Researchers at the NSU AutoNation Institute for Breast and Solid Tumor Cancer Research Center found that the rate of gene repair can be used to determine the probability of early recurrence in pediatric patients diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia [ALL]. The research team consisted of Omar Ibrahim, Homood As Sobeai, Stephen Grant, and Jean Latimer. […]
Tag: Research
Taking a bite at shark research
NSU’s College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, is conducting a research project that they hope will improve treatment methods for victims of shark bites. Using samples from sharks captured during The Blacktip Challenge, researchers are studying the effects of shark bacteria on victims. The Blacktip Challenge is […]
Grand opening of NSU’s Coral Research Center
NSU opened the Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research in Hollywood, Fla. on Sept. 27.
The screening process has never been easier thanks to the Internet
Ladies and gentlemen, everyone knows that in order to make an informed decision (about anything, really) you have to do research. Otherwise, you’re just a blind, naïve sap on the verge of yet another bad experience.
Social network profile browsing causes the destruction of courtship
While there is certainly merit to checking out someone’s online profile to avoid dangerous and awkward situations, one can’t help but reminisce about the days when there were courtships in which people would meet in person and learn about each other through face-to-face conversations that required a sophisticated level of communication and engagement.
NSU receives grant from BP for oil-spill research
NSU’s Oceanographic Center will use part of a $10 million block grant, received from BP in August, to research the Gulf of Mexico oil spills’s impact on marine ecosystems.
Students awarded for research and creative works at annual symposium
The 11th annual Undergraduate Student Symposium took place on April 8 in the Alvin Sherman Library from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students presented posters and papers on their research to judges from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.
NSU professor discovers cause for heart failure
Anastasios Lymperopoulos, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacy, discovered that a protein contributes to heart failure. He started the research at Thomas Jefferson University in early 2008 and completed it at NSU.
NSU severs ties with primate company under investigation
NSU once employed the services of Primate Products, a Miami-based company that provides primates to research labs and universities for research. However, in early September, the company was reported on NBC Miami news for possible animal neglect and abuse of its primates.
NSU’s stem cell research won’t be affected by federal judge’s ruling to stop funding
A federal district judge’s ruling on Aug. 23 to halt federal funding for embryonic stem cell research will not impact NSU’s stem cell research projects because no embryonic cells are used.