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Christopher Contag elected to 2025 class of AIMBE College of Fellows

MSU Today

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, or AIMBE, has inducted Christopher H. Contag, the James and Kathleen Cornelius Chair in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology, Genetics and Immunology; and director of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering at Michigan State University, into its College of Fellows. Contag was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and …

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MSU Professor and Researcher selected as NASA Science Team Members for two Satellite Missions

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Narendra N. Das, Ph.D., Associate Professor in BAE and CEE, is serving on two NASA satellite missions as a Science Team member. Dr. Narendra N. Das, an Associate Professor in the Departments of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), has been appointed as a NASA Science Team …

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MSU researchers publish 25-year study exploring impacts of conservation practices on soil health, carbon content

College of Agriculture and Natural Recources

A new study by CANR researchers in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences explores the long-term impact of conservation management practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) content A new study by researchers at Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) explores the long-term impact of conservation management practices on soil …

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cancer

MSU researchers use ‘smart’ bomb therapy to destroy breast cancer

MSU Today

Why this matters: These new chemicals provide targeted therapy to cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. This therapy provides new opportunities for delivering drugs to other types of cancers. Typically, patients using photodynamic therapy must limit their sun exposure during and after treatment. These new chemicals flush out of the body faster.  A wife and …

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cancer

Micro metal-movers: MSU biochemists are one step closer to better cancer treatments

MSU Today

By unraveling the complex choreography of cellular machinery, Michigan State University researchers are helping identify the next generation of drug targets and cancer therapies. Led by Jian Hu and Kennie Merz, the MSU team has unveiled new insights into a family of proteins that, while vital for cellular functions, are also linked to an array of diseases such …

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health

The Spartans championing better health for all in Michigan

MSU Today

Content note: This story addresses topics that include gun violence and suicide prevention. For many MSU health sciences researchers, addressing underrecognized issues and including under-treated communities in their work is essential to building a healthier Michigan where no one is left behind. Their efforts are part of a long arc of change in medical research. …

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Parkinson's

Steece-Collier awarded up to $2M from neuroscience nonprofit for Parkinson’s research

College of Human Medicine

SPARK NS, an independent nonprofit dedicated to advancing discoveries in neuroscience, has announced that Kathy Steece-Collier, PhD, has been named a recipient of up to $2M to further her project titled “A Disease Modifying Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease for Multimodal Patient Benefit.” Steece-Collier, a professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience, is one of …

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trustees

MSU trustees prioritize long-term fiscal health and move forward on public-private partnership

MSU Today

During its April 11 public meeting, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees focused on long-term fiscal planning and authorized the university to move forward with the construction of the Spartan Gateway District, a public-private campus community development project on the west side of campus along Harrison Road in East Lansing. “At Michigan State, we are investing in our …

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grape

Tim Miles and the Small Fruit and Hop Pathology Lab strengthens Michigan’s $6B grape industry

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Identifying grape viruses helps growers make informed crop management decisions. Wine grapes are an important crop in Michigan. According to the National Association of American Wineries, the overall economic impact of Michigan’s grape and wine industry is estimated to be more than $6.3 billion annually. This includes the direct impact from vineyard and winery operations, …

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