Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who follow the renal diet — a complicated diet with a wide range of restrictions, including limited protein, potassium, phosphorus and sodium — are commonly dissatisfied with their meal options due to a lack of flavor and color. Brandon Kistler, assistant professor in Purdue’s Department of Nutrition Science, and his lab group are interested in delving deeper into the evidence behind the traditional renal diet, seeking to uncover how individuals can better manage CKD and even prevent kidney failure before it occurs.
Purdue University researchers across all campuses and disciplines have recently received 13 patents on their intellectual property from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
More than 1,700 graduating students will take their next giant leap during Purdue University’s two summer commencement ceremonies at Elliott Hall of Music on Aug. 3. Jennifer Rumsey, a Purdue University alumna and native of Columbus, Indiana, serves as chair and CEO of Cummins Inc. and will deliver a keynote speech at both ceremonies. Purdue President Mung Chiang will be in attendance, and each ceremony will feature a student responder.
Purdue University strives to cultivate a community of care; destigmatize the conversation surrounding mental health; and educate faculty, staff and students on the importance of mental health awareness. Achieving that mission wouldn’t be possible without the transformative efforts of Counseling and Psychological Services employees, whose work helps students maximize the value of their life experiences on and off campus.
The 1986 Campus Master Plan, updated from the prior plan completed in the 1920s, helped transform Purdue’s West Lafayette campus from unwalkable roadways to the artful outdoor spaces Boilermakers enjoy today. Landscape architects like John Collier, former director of Campus Master Planning and horticulture and landscape architecture alumnus, played a role in designing some of the most famous landmarks of Purdue.
