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July 24, 2008

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07/22/08

ASU News:  Study outlines minimizing pandemic flu in nursing homes

An ASU researcher is part of a team working to provide a flexible road map that will minimize the spread of pandemic flu among nursing home residents.

07/11/08

University | Engineering | Sustainability / Environment:  New lab aims to advance solar energy industry

ASU is strengthening its commitment to renewable energy by establishing the Solar Power Laboratory to advance solar energy research, education and technology.

07/10/08

Engineering:  Mahalov takes aim to reduce air travelers’ turbulent times

ASU professor Alex Mahalov has received a grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to fund a study aimed at reducing anxiety-inducing airplane turbulence.

07/09/08

Research | Social Science:  ASU research team working to decode TB

Researchers at ASU are working to decipher the origins and trajectory of tuberculosis, in an effort to better understand the disease.

07/08/08

Bioscience / Biotech:  ASU researchers use salmonella to administer vaccines

ASU researchers have developed a method that uses salmonella to effectively deliver vaccines into the body, which could be used to help those who do not benefit from traditional vaccines.

07/02/08

Engineering | Bioscience / Biotech | Sustainability / Environment:  Rittmann offers fresh insight on energy challenge

Biodesign Institute researcher Bruce Rittmann believes the threat of global warming presents a significant opportunity for innovation and fresh solutions to today’s energy challenges.

06/25/08

Engineering | Grants / Awards:  Research investigates potential harm from nanomaterials

ASU researchers are exploring the potential risks from the use of nanomaterials in a project supported by a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

06/13/08

Bioscience / Biotech:  Study examines link between gut bacteria, obesity

ASU researchers are examining the role of bacteria found in the human gastrointestinal tract in regulating weight and obesity.

06/11/08

Faculty and Staff | Engineering | Grants / Awards:  NSF Career Award to advance solar energy efforts

An NSF Career Award, presented to assistant professor Jian Li, is providing funding that will advance the research of efficient organic photovoltaic materials.

06/10/08

Bioscience / Biotech:  Personalized medicine initiative targets lung cancer

ASU is fighting lung cancer on a global front through a collaboration with the government of Luxembourg that aims to accelerate research and pursue the advancement of personalized medicine.