NASA has awarded Dr. Hui Zhu, a Research Associate in Space Sciences, $545,640 for her research on the Characteristics of Magnetic Dips in the Inner Magnetosphere. The goal of this project is to characterize the statistical features of magnetic dips in the inner magnetosphere and to quantify the response of radiation belt electrons to magnetic …read more
The Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation awarded Dr. Michael Kilgard of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, $815,374 for his research on Enhancing Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Patients with Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). This project is an extension of a previously funded three-year project with Wings for Life which supported …read more
Amanda Boone, Institutional Review Board Director, and Lisa Adams, Military and Veteran Center Director at The University of Texas at Dallas, discuss special considerations when conducting human subjects research projects that include veterans.
The Congressional Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) has awarded Dr. Zhenpeng Qin $293,492 for his research on Ultrasensitive and Rapid Diagnosis of Influenza by Digital Nanobubbles on a Microwell Array Platform. The proposed project will provide a new diagnostic method for emerging viral infections and will significantly change the current practice of infectious disease diagnosis …read more
“A highly selective MNK1/MNK2 inhibitor rescues core deficits associated with Fragile X Syndrome” by Tarjani Shukla, a Ph.D. candidate in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Texas at Dallas. Abstract: The behavioral deficits associated with Fragile X syndrome (FXS) are driven by molecular mechanisms that remain largely unknown. We hypothesize that precise control …read more
Dr. Li Zhang, professor of Biological Sciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, was awarded $900,000 from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) for her research on Optimizing Therapeutic Strategies Against Lung Cancer Using Multimodality Imaging. Dr. Zhang’s project goal is to illuminate the mechanisms by which the new drugs …read more
“Chronic IL-1 Exposure Promotes Prostate Cancer Androgen Receptor Independence” by Dr. Nikki Delk Abstract: Chronic inflammation drives cancer progression. We find that chronic exposure to the inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-1 (IL-1) reduces prostate cancer cell dependence on the therapeutic target, androgen receptor (AR). Thus, IL-1 chronic inflammation renders prostate cancer cells treatment-resistant. Dr. Nikki Delk, is …read more
Amanda Boone, Institutional Review Board Director, and Kerry Tate, Director for Student AccessAbility at The University of Texas at Dallas, discuss how human subjects research and student accessibility intersect.
Dr. Jie Zheng, professor of chemistry in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, was awarded $900,000 from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) for his research on Advance CT And Fluorescence Imaging Of Kidney Cancers With Glutathione-mediated Contrast Enhancements. Dr. Zheng’s goal is to advance both CT and fluorescence imaging of …read more
This Lab to Launch session by Dr. Shalini Prasad is entitled, “Technology Ideation to Commercialization: From the Lens of an Academic Researcher.” Dr. Shalini Prasad is the department head and a professor of bioengineering. Learn more about Dr. Prasad here “Lab to Launch” is the new seminar series for researchers interested in pursuing entrepreneurship. Anyone, …read more
