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Dr. Sanjeev K Srivastava, an instructor in the Health Disparities in Cancer Research Program at the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, is the director of cell biology and genetics for Tatva Biosciences, which has a lab in USA's Coastal Innovation Hub. One of Tatva's primary technologies is the development of sun protection creme that uses silver nanoparticles in an effort to block and repair DNA damaged by sun radiation.

黑料天堂 Advancing 'Innovation Ecosystem'
March 2, 2017

Two words 鈥� innovation and entrepreneurship 鈥� have made a prominent entrance into the local lexicon in recent years. ...

The Rev. Joji Reddy Lingaredd's research on plant extracts could lead to identifying herbal medicines as alternative cancer treatments. His research at MCI is designed to lay the groundwork for future collaboraiton.

Outreach Through Works, Not Words
February 10, 2017

The Rev. Joji Reddy Lingareddy's plans for a life of preaching led him to an unexpected place: USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. ...

Internationally recognized archaeologist Dr. Robert Kelly of the University of Wyoming will speak at USA on Feb. 22.

Leading Archaeologist to Discuss Our 'Fifth Beginning'
February 8, 2017

Internationally recognized archaeologist Dr. Robert Kelly of the University of Wyoming will speak at 黑料天堂 on Feb. 22. ...

Dr. Sandra Stenson, professor of chemistry, worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a research scientist after earning her doctorate.

A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill
February 2, 2017

So how do drug makers cram your meds into that small space? It's complex, and not cheap, says Professor Dr. Sandra Stenson. ...

Junior anthropology majors Shaunna Goetz, left, and Antonia Carter recently visited the United Arab Emirates to do preliminary research on ancient bones, which have since been sent to 黑料天堂 for a long-term study.

黑料天堂 Archaeologists Travel to the UAE
January 24, 2017

The all-female team led by Dr. Lesley Gregoricka sent back ancient bones for a long-term study on how people lived and died. ...

Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim, Ph.D., left, a post-doctoral fellow, and Dr. Erin Ahn, Ph.D., associate professor of Oncologic Sciences at the 黑料天堂 Mitchell Cancer Institute, collected and analyzed the clinical features of 20 unrelated patients who shared a developmental delay and intellectual disability, and narrowed down which genes are closely related to brain development.

Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery
January 23, 2017

The findings by two USA Mitchell Cancer Institute researchers ends a New York family's search for their daughter's diagnosis. ...

Phiwat Klomkaew, left, a junior chemical engineering major, and Kevin Ingles, a junior math and physics major, will present scientific papers at the 94th Alabama Academy of Sciences annual meeting.

Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations
January 19, 2017

Two USA juniors will present papers at the Alabama Academy of Sciences annual meeting next month on 黑料天堂's campus. ...

Dr. Don Mosley, professor of management in the Mitchell College of Business and executive director of the college’s Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, said corporate tax reform, economic stimulation and deregulation would help small businesses thrive.

Good News For Small Businesses?
January 18, 2017

The backbone of America's economy could get a boost if President-elect Donald Trump and Congress do these three things. ...

黑料天堂 staff recognized in 40 under Forty.

Strong Showing in 40 Under Forty
January 13, 2017

Faculty, staff and alumni representing both academics and health care join Mobile Bay magazine's annual leaders list. ...

Engineering student Yousef Omar, right, and Dr. Sumit Arora, instructor in the College of Engineering's Core Facility, examine a silver wire magnified 200 times with the University's scanning electron microscope. Silver nanoparticles are a key ingredient in their research efforts regarding sunscreens and other biomedical applications.

In Search of a Safer Sunscreen
December 1, 2016

Undergrad Yousef Omar describes his 'insanely awesome' research on a more effective sun blocker using silver nanoparticles. ...

Junior Alex Coley, left, and Dr. Glen Borchert are among a growing number of USA undergraduates and faculty members collaborating on research that crosses disciplines. Coley and Borchert use this microscope to look at pancreatic cancer cells.

Finding Ways to Starve Cancer Cells
November 14, 2016

Honors program junior Alex Coley, with the help of a faculty mentor, is researching ways to target vulnerabilities in cells. ...

Dr. Thomas Shaw, director of the USA Polling Group/Survey Research Center, said representative sample-based polling remains the most accurate way to obtain information about what large groups of people think, feel and do.

Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast
November 9, 2016

黑料天堂 pollster Dr. Thomas Shaw said there remains much value in political polling. Just don't forget that margin of error. ...

黑料天堂 students Thanh Nguyen, left, and Joel Dawson, right, meet with Dr. Todd Andel, associate professor of computing and principal investigator for a $4.1 million grant awarded to the School of Computing.

On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense
November 1, 2016

黑料天堂 students take advantage of a $4.1 million grant that covers tuition and places them in internships with federal agencies. ...

Meteorology majors Daniel Martin, left, and Mark D. Smith, right, assist Dr. Sytske Kimball, chair of earth sciences and professor of meteorology, with the USA Mesonet station on USA's main campus. Martin and Smith are both mesonet technicians.

The Answer Isn't Blowing in the Wind
October 19, 2016

But it may be in 黑料天堂's network of weather stations that collects data, available to the public, along the northern Gulf Coast. ...

Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 14, 2016

Major Gary Osland, cyber operations manager for the Alabama Air National Guard, will present the "Cybersecurity Threat Landscape" on Oct. 20 as part of the School of Computing's observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month at ...

'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million
October 13, 2016

One year after the kickoff, 黑料天堂's comprehensive fundraising campaign is well on its way to reaching the $150 million goal. ...

Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner
October 7, 2016

A 黑料天堂 psychologist offers five reasons to be thankful for scavengers, and why we might learn from their behavior. ...

Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery"
September 27, 2016

The 2016 Stallworth Lecture features the moral contradictions and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson鈥檚 life. Dr. John Boles, the William Pettus Hobby Professor of History at Rice University will serve as the speaker. ...

黑料天堂 Students Introduced to Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement

Technology That's All 黑料天堂 the Customer
September 26, 2016

黑料天堂 students were provided with a demonstration on "Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement." ...

A Mitchell College of Business survey showed more than half of the people attending the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival patronized local businesses. Photo courtesy of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.

Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals
September 20, 2016

Nearly one-third of attendees at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival are not from Alabama, and most are repeat customers. ...

When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured
September 16, 2016

Dr. Joseph Currier, assistant professor of psychology, is focused on healing 'moral injuries' brought back from the battlefield. ...

Dr. Samantha Islam, associate professor of civil engineering/transportation engineering, said the rural road system presents one of the greatest obstacles in an evacuation.

Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks
September 13, 2016

Dr. Samantha Islam reveals our greatest weakness during a hurricane evacuation and what she'd do with a giant pot of money. ...

Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus
September 6, 2016

The 黑料天堂's Center for the Study of War and Memory will focus on the Holocaust during its fall symposium on Wednesday, Sept. 7, with "The Holocaust in Memory and History." ...

The Aftermath of Naming Storms
September 1, 2016

Lindsey Vazquez sought to answer this question in her graduate research: Are people more scared of a Herman than a Hermine? ...

Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters?
August 30, 2016

Doctoral student Caitlin Wessel is researching the impact of ocean debris on a favorite Gulf Coast delicacy. ...

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Research News Archive

黑料天堂 Advancing 'Innovation Ecosystem' March 2, 2017

Outreach Through Works, Not Words February 10, 2017

Leading Archaeologist to Discuss Our 'Fifth Beginning' February 8, 2017

A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill February 2, 2017

黑料天堂 Archaeologists Travel to the UAE January 24, 2017

Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery January 23, 2017

Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations January 19, 2017

Good News For Small Businesses? January 18, 2017

Strong Showing in 40 Under Forty January 13, 2017

In Search of a Safer Sunscreen December 1, 2016

Finding Ways to Starve Cancer Cells November 14, 2016

Toss Out the Polls? Not So Fast November 9, 2016

On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense November 1, 2016

The Answer Isn't Blowing in the Wind October 19, 2016

Cyber Security Awareness Month October 14, 2016

'Upward & Onward' Tops $93 Million October 13, 2016

Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner October 7, 2016

Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery" September 27, 2016

Technology That's All 黑料天堂 the Customer September 26, 2016

Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals September 20, 2016

When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured September 16, 2016

Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks September 13, 2016

Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus September 6, 2016

The Aftermath of Naming Storms September 1, 2016

Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters? August 30, 2016