Past News
Rochet named director of Discovery Park’s Institute for Integrative Neuroscience
January 22, 2019
Jean-Christophe (Chris) Rochet, professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology, has been named the new director of the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience. Rochet began his appointment on Jan. 15..
Rochet named director of Discovery Park’s Institute for Integrative Neuroscience
To understand climate change, we need to understand weather now
January 22, 2019
Climate scientists have known for decades that there’s more to climate change than higher temperatures.
To understand climate change, we need to understand weather now
Purdue-affiliated Brightlamp launches smartphone app that can rapidly monitor the brain for signs of concussion
January 17, 2019
Brightlamp Inc. has launched an application that lets a smartphone user quickly record data that can be sent to a medical trainer or other medical professional who can objectively determine if that person has sustained any neurological disturbance, including concussion. Basically, the user holds the camera up to an eye, taps the screen and a light flashes to initiate a response from the pupil.
Drones shown to make traffic crash site assessments safer, faster and more accurate
January 16, 2019
Crash assessments could be safer, faster and more accurate through a Purdue-developed drone technology.
Drones shown to make traffic crash site assessments safer, faster and more accurate
Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often short on vitamins, minerals, but long on sugar, salt
January 15, 2019
Young children need key nutrients such as iron, calcium, vitamin C and more to grow and be healthy. Sometimes that is a challenge. But one Purdue researcher encourages parents and caregivers to try a variety of options.
Feed the need: Toddlers’ nutrition often short on vitamins, minerals, but long on sugar, salt
How do we know service dogs help veterans with PTSD?
January 8, 2019
Maggie O’Haire, associate professor of human-animal interaction in the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, has been leading research that has revealed how service dogs might offer both physiological and behavioral benefits to veterans.
Purdue advances autonomous robot that interacts with humans using natural language and vision processing
January 8, 2019
Purdue University researchers in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering are developing integrative language and vision software that may enable an autonomous robot to interact with people in different environments and accomplish navigational goals.
Purdue professor elected a fellow of National Academy of Inventors
January 4, 2019
Mark Cushman, a distinguished professor of medicinal chemistry in Purdue’s College of Pharmacy, has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
Purdue professor elected a fellow of National Academy of Inventors
New medications offer improved treatment for alcohol use disorders, chronic pain, mood disorders
January 3, 2019
A Purdue University team is making drug discoveries to support millions around the world dealing with alcohol use disorders, chronic pain and mood disorders. Their Purdue-patented technology has been shown to have fewer side effects than conventional therapeutics.
New medications offer improved treatment for alcohol use disorders, chronic pain, mood disorders
Houston, we have a solution: Technology helps new pilots better communicate with air traffic control, increase safety
December 19, 2018
Two Purdue University alumni have come up with technology to help new pilots master radio communication skills to better interact with air traffic control operators.
