Like tiny superheroes, small noncoding segments of RNA can block multiple molecular paths that cancer cells use to grow and spread, a substantial advantage over even the most advanced medicines available. Andrea Kasinski researches the relationship between small RNAs and cancer, including developing a modified microRNA as a treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.
A research team led by Purdue’s W. Andy Tao, professor of biochemistry, has discovered a new type of protein modification related to cellular mutation that impairs a crucial enzyme’s ability to help drive energy processes. The discovery, reported in Nature Chemistry, opens a new route to therapeutic cancer intervention.
Purdue’s Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing, will host the inaugural Purdue AI Research Showcase on April 14-15. The event will convene industry partners, researchers and students to highlight Purdue’s leading AI innovations and spark new collaborations addressing real‑world challenges.
Tom Spurgeon (BS industrial management ‘61) died Saturday (March 28) at age 87. Spurgeon, of Peoria Heights, Illinois and most recently, Washington, Illinois, served on the Purdue University Board of Trustees from 2005-20 — elected by the Purdue Alumni Association as an alumni trustee — and served as chairman (2013-15) and vice chairman (2011-13 and 2015-20).
The university’s annual Purdue Day of Giving
will take place April 29. During this 24-hour online, social media-driven fundraising effort, Purdue alumni, friends, faculty, staff, retirees, students, parents and fans are encouraged to be Boilermaker heroes and give back to the university. Every gift — no matter the size — will add up to make victories possible for Purdue, with
leaderboards and
challenges offering fun and easy ways to increase impact.
Purdue University Airport continues to see strong momentum as commercial air service grows, offering Greater Lafayette residents and Purdue faculty, staff and students a convenient, fast, affordable and reliable travel option directly from the West Lafayette location.
