Education (Colleges & Universities)
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UC-San Francisco: Can We Convince the Body's 'Big Eater' Cells to Devour Tumors?
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 18 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Can We Convince the Body's "Big Eater" Cells to Devour Tumors?
Roarke Kamber, PhD, an assistant professor in the Anatomy department at UC San Francisco, has been named a 2026 Pew-Stewart Scholar, an award that supports early-career scientists who pursue breakthroughs in cancer development, diagnosis, and treatment.
Kamber studies macrophages ("big eater" in Greek), the immune system's garbage disposal cells. They consume sick or dead cells -- up to 200 billion per
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 18 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Can We Convince the Body's "Big Eater" Cells to Devour Tumors?
Roarke Kamber, PhD, an assistant professor in the Anatomy department at UC San Francisco, has been named a 2026 Pew-Stewart Scholar, an award that supports early-career scientists who pursue breakthroughs in cancer development, diagnosis, and treatment.
Kamber studies macrophages ("big eater" in Greek), the immune system's garbage disposal cells. They consume sick or dead cells -- up to 200 billion perday in each of us -- plus pathogens and debris.
But many cancers lure macrophages into tumors to do the cancer's bidding instead. These "tumor-associated macrophages" shield tumors from immune attack, build the tumor's blood supply, and clear paths for tumor cells to enter blood vessels and spread.
Kamber wants to re-train macrophages to destroy cancer rather than assist it. His work builds on the success of CAR T-cell therapy, which uses engineered T-cells to fight cancer. CAR T therapies work well against blood cancers, like leukemia, but not solid tumors, like those of the breast, lung, or pancreas.
"Solid tumors ward off T-cells yet they're full of macrophages that have been co-opted," Kamber said. "Those macrophages are poised to fight hard-to-treat cancers, and we want to unlock that potential."
Kamber is adapting the cancer-targeting receptors from CAR T-cell therapy to work in macrophages. He's also engineering macrophages to more readily eat tumor cells, since they're naturally picky eaters.
"Macrophages typically weigh hundreds of factors to decide whether or not to eat," Kamber said. "We're bypassing that decision-making to lead them to a clear 'yes' when they see cancer."
As a Pew-Stewart Scholar, Kamber will receive $300,000 over four years and join a network of researchers united in their efforts to defeat cancer.
"Each year, millions of Americans grapple with the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis, but Pew-Stewart scholars offer hope for a better future," said Donna Frisby-Greenwood, senior vice president at the Pew Charitable Trusts. "We're honored to support these scientists as they seek biomedical breakthroughs and work to improve patient outcomes."
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Original text here: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/06/432106/can-we-convince-bodys-big-eater-cells-devour-tumors
U-M Researchers Make It Easier to Say 'NO' to Catheter Infections
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M researchers make it easier to say 'NO' to catheter infections
WHAT'S THE STUDY: University of Michigan researchers are developing a technology that will incorporate a nitric oxide (NO) generating system in catheters. Nitric oxide is naturally produced in our arteries and used by our bodies to suppress blood clotting and fight infections.
WHY IT MATTERS: The use of catheters can lead to both infections and blood clots, and nearly 20,000 patients die each year in the United States because of IV catheter
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ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M researchers make it easier to say 'NO' to catheter infections
WHAT'S THE STUDY: University of Michigan researchers are developing a technology that will incorporate a nitric oxide (NO) generating system in catheters. Nitric oxide is naturally produced in our arteries and used by our bodies to suppress blood clotting and fight infections.
WHY IT MATTERS: The use of catheters can lead to both infections and blood clots, and nearly 20,000 patients die each year in the United States because of IV catheterinfections. The team aims to greatly reduce the number of fatalities related to blood clots and infection using the NO generating system in catheters.
The new catheter system is based on a low-cost method of producing very pure nitric oxide gas via an electrochemical reaction. The method was pioneered by U-M chemists Mark Meyerhoff and Nicolai Lehnert in previous work, called "E_NOgen." This approach uses a copper-containing compound as the catalyst to make NO gas from nitrite.
HOW MUCH AND FOR HOW LONG: The National Institutes of Health awarded the team $2.1 million over four years, from February 2024 to January 2028.
WHO IS INVOLVED:
Nicolai Lehnert is a professor of chemistry and biophysics. His lab focuses on the biological role of nitric oxide, the development of electrocatalysts for the conversion of nitrite into other nitrogen compounds, and on ways to mediate nitrate, an environmental pollution.
Mark Meyerhoff, professor emeritus of chemistry, focuses on the synthesis, characterization and biomedical applications of polymeric materials that release/generate nitric oxide to prevent clotting and infection, in addition to other fields of study involving NO.
Alvaro Rojas-Pena is an associate research scientist in the section of transplantation surgery and the director of the Robert H. Bartlett Extracorporeal Life Support Laboratory. He leads translational research at the intersection of surgery, biomedical engineering and public health, focusing on cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, mechanical circulatory support and organ preservation technologies--with a particular emphasis on extending the viability and function of organs for transplantation.
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Original text here: https://news.umich.edu/u-m-researchers-make-it-easier-to-say-no-to-catheter-infections/
Safer Skies: SIU Master's Student Designs Drone Airbag to Protect People Below
CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Safer skies: SIU master's student designs drone airbag to protect people below
When Brady Villiger's experimental drone plunged toward a concrete testing platform on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus during a recent drop test, nearly a year of research and design was on the line. In the split second before impact, a compact airbag autonomously deployed beneath the dummy aircraft, cushioning the fall and proving the concept worked.
That successful test gave Villiger,
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CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Safer skies: SIU master's student designs drone airbag to protect people below
When Brady Villiger's experimental drone plunged toward a concrete testing platform on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus during a recent drop test, nearly a year of research and design was on the line. In the split second before impact, a compact airbag autonomously deployed beneath the dummy aircraft, cushioning the fall and proving the concept worked.
That successful test gave Villiger,a master's student in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering, the validation he needed for his novel invention: a self-deploying airbag powered by a chemical reaction. The research was conducted in SIU's Aerospace Controls Research Lab (ACRL), directed by Villiger's mentor and co-author, Assistant Professor Hossein Eslamiat. This study was published March 12 in Drones, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focused on unmanned aerial vehicle design and applications.
Tests showed the system reduced impact force by about 66% and inflated in as little as 0.033 seconds. According to the researchers, that lowered the impact below the range associated with skull-fracture risk -- an important advance as drones have evolved from a niche hobby and specialized military tool into a mainstream, multibillion-dollar global industry.
Drones are now used for everything from aerial photography and infrastructure inspection to farming, emergency response and military surveillance. As their civilian use expands, so does concern about what happens when one fails in midair. The researchers say improved safety systems could reduce the risk of injury to people below, protect property, extend the life of drones and payloads, strengthen public confidence in drone operations and, over time, support wider commercial use as regulators consider more flights over people and in urban environments.
"Brady has been working on a very special project," said Eslamiat, whose own research focuses on the safety and stability of small unmanned aerial systems for civilian use. "It is a chemical-reaction airbag for drones that, to the best of our knowledge, is the first of its kind. His recent drop test was a complete success, after so many iterations, and gave him the data he needed. He has been working on this tirelessly and learned a lot during this interesting research process."
From the drawing board to the drop test
What sets Villiger's design apart is not just the airbag itself, but how it inflates. Earlier drone-airbag concepts generally relied on compressed-gas canisters. The SIU design uses a chemical reaction, allowing faster deployment while reducing the bulk of pressurized systems. The paper identifies that speed as a key advantage, especially in low-altitude failures, when a drone may have only moments before impact.
The concept grew out of Villiger's interest in aviation, robotics and safety systems. As a student at Mountain Home High School in Arkansas, he competed on the school's Hall of Fame FIRST Robotics team, Team 16 Bomb Squad. Later, his work as a U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic deepened his interest in aviation hardware and safety. He earned his bachelor's degree from SIU in 2023 and began shaping the airbag concept as part of his master's thesis work in 2024.
When he began full design work in January 2025, Villiger quickly ran into the central engineering problem: how to generate inflation gas fast enough to protect a falling drone without adding too much volume and weight to the drone. His first approach used explosives to manufacture a detonator, but the method fell short. According to the paper, the explosive compounds did not produce enough gas to fully inflate the airbag, and even controlled blasts repeatedly damaged the bag itself.
"This proved to be much more hassle than it was worth and took many hours before I made the switch to use black powder charges instead," Villiger said.
That switch resolved the gas problem but created another. Black powder burned hot enough to generate the required volume, but at temperatures far above what the airbag's Nylon 6 fabric could safely tolerate. Villiger solved this by containing the reaction in a sealed chamber and using heat-reducing and protective materials to keep deployment fast without destroying the bag in the process.
The system also had to know when to fire. Using onboard sensors, the final design detects both freefall and altitude change, deploying only when both conditions confirm the drone is truly in trouble -- not simply descending normally. In testing, that gave the system about 1.56 seconds to detect the fall and fully inflate before impact.
Villiger also refined the airbag's shape and structure, ultimately choosing a 12-inch, disc-shaped design that covered the underside of the drone while using less gas and material than earlier versions. A two-part mounting system allows it to be attached to existing drones without redesigning the
"This was not an easy project," Eslamiat said. "Designing a lightweight, chemical-reaction airbag that deploys quickly and survives repeated tests takes a lot of creativity and patience. Brady showed both. He pushed through setbacks, refined the design, and in the end, we saw a system that really works."
All testing took place on SIU's campus, where Villiger conducted controlled drop tests using a dummy drone so no valuable equipment would be damaged. He gathered detailed measurements of acceleration, rebound height, and calculated impact force in both protected and unprotected drops, then compared the results. The data showed that the airbag significantly softened impacts and reduced the forces transmitted to both the drone and the surface below.
Ready for what's next
Villiger credits SIU's resources with making his research possible. "Dr. Eslamiat has been a massive help to me throughout this project," he said. "He kept me motivated and in high spirits when I hit a wall in my research. I could not have gotten this far without him."
The university provided the lab space, equipment, and testing facilities in the ACRL needed to design and refine the system -- from electronics and data-acquisition tools to safe drop-test setups. The project also reflects the kind of work students can do in SIU's MAME graduate program, where master's and PhD students take on real-world problems no one has solved yet.
"Beyond the technical achievement, this project highlights capabilities of SIU, our college, and our school," Eslamiat said. "Brady's work shows the kind of hands-on, forward-looking research our graduate students can do here. Chemical-reaction airbags for drones may seem like a niche topic, but they speak directly to how we make future airspace safer. That's the kind of impact we want SIU engineering to have."
Looking ahead, Villiger sees enormous potential for his design. "Ideally, mass drone delivery could be an option with a safety system like this -- or multiple safety systems in place -- that allows companies to fly UAVs in urban areas without risk of fatality or major injury." His design is intentionally adaptable so it can be integrated with a wide range of UAVs.
After earning a Master of Science degree this spring and preparing to transition from the Air Force Reserve to active duty, Villiger reflected on his SIU journey and the lasting impact he hopes his drone research will have.
"It has been a long path to get here," Villiger reflected. "But seeing the system work and knowing it could help make drone operations safer has made every challenge worth it."
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Original text here: https://news.siu.edu/2026/06/061726-safer-skies-siu-masters-student-designs-drone-airbag-to-protect-people-below.php
Penn State-Shenango: Sharon Economic Development Fund Invests $95,000 in Sharon Businesses
SHARON, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news:
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Sharon Economic Development Fund invests $95,000 in Sharon businesses
To date, the fund has awarded $245,000 to support local entrepreneurs, small businesses
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The Shenango LaunchBox powered by the Greater Sharon Community, along with the city of Sharon and the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, have announced the three local businesses that will receive a total of $95,000 in grant funding awarded through the Sharon Economic Development Fund.
The businesses
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SHARON, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news:
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Sharon Economic Development Fund invests $95,000 in Sharon businesses
To date, the fund has awarded $245,000 to support local entrepreneurs, small businesses
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The Shenango LaunchBox powered by the Greater Sharon Community, along with the city of Sharon and the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, have announced the three local businesses that will receive a total of $95,000 in grant funding awarded through the Sharon Economic Development Fund.
The businessesreceiving funding are:
* Allie's Sweet Tooth
* CycleLife Studio
* Sharon Community Development Corporation (SCDC)
Each business completed the application process on the Shenango LaunchBox website and gave a funding pitch to the Grant Selection Committee in May.
"These businesses have all shown a commitment to sustainable growth and are exactly the kind of enterprises that can help move downtown Sharon forward," said Carey McDougall, regional chancellor of Penn State Beaver and Penn State Shenango and Grant Selection Committee member. "The funding will not only support these businesses, but will impact travel and tourism to Sharon, strengthening the regional economy."
In 2022, two endowments totaling $4 million were created by Penn State and the city of Sharon, facilitated by the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH, to increase economic development throughout the region. The first endowment allows the Shenango LaunchBox to support existing and startup businesses in the region, and the second endowment established the Sharon Economic Development Fund.
While the services and support offered by the Shenango LaunchBox are open to all entrepreneurs and businesses throughout the Shenango Valley area, the Sharon Economic Development Fund exists to support businesses located within the City of Sharon, specifically.
For both Allie Adams, owner of Allie's Sweet Tooth, and Amy Javens, owner of CycleLife Studio, their plans for growth, local expansion and long-term stability were key factors in the selection process as both have established themselves as pillars within the downtown business community.
The SCDC, led by Executive Director Angie Urban, will use the funding to support Sharon's downtown business district through regular and consistent business enhancement initiatives. These initiatives are expected to create a more engaging downtown experience for residents and visitors while providing valuable support to local business owners.
"These efforts will encourage people to shop local, explore downtown businesses and connect with local merchants, helping increase visibility and attract new customers," Urban said. "The grant will contribute to a more vibrant downtown, strengthen the local economy, and support the organization's ongoing Main Street Model designation efforts."
"The creativity and commitment to collaboration shown by this year's recipients is proof that innovation and passion are alive and well in our community," said Bob Fiscus, city manager of Sharon. "As a result, the positive effects of the funding will be felt by all downtown businesses, showcasing everything that the Sharon Economic Development Fund was created to achieve."
The grant recipients benefited from free consulting services, acceleration and ideation programs, and networking opportunities offered through the Shenango LaunchBox. Additionally, some of the businesses received free legal advice from Penn State Law's Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic, and business plan consulting and training from the Gannon Small Business Development Center. Entrepreneurial support also is provided through collaboration and programming with many regional economic development partners and agencies.
"These grants are a powerful example of what becomes possible when community leaders and local businesses work together toward a common goal," Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Executive Director Kyle English said. "The city of Sharon, Penn State Shenango, and the Shenango LaunchBox have helped transform ideas into action, and the Community Foundation is proud to support the momentum being created for lasting economic growth."
In May 2025, eight businesses received grant support in the first year that funds were awarded. To date, the Sharon Economic Development Fund has awarded $245,000 to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The Sharon Economic Development Fund will continue through the collaboration between the city of Sharon, the Community Foundation, Penn State and the Shenango LaunchBox. Current projections show the endowments are on track to generate approximately $100,000 annually for future grants, while continued growth of the funds is expected to expand the impact and reach of grant opportunities available to the Sharon business community.
To learn more about the Sharon Economic Development Fund grant application process, visit the Shenango LaunchBox website.
Shenango LaunchBox powered by the Greater Sharon Community provides early-stage startups with support and resources they need to build a sustainable and scalable business and a viable plan for growth. No-cost programs and services include accelerator programs, free legal and intellectual property advice, and expert mentorships from Penn State's extensive network. The LaunchBox is open to everyone -- community members and those affiliated with Penn State. Shenango LaunchBox powered by the Greater Sharon Community is a signature program of the Invent Penn State initiative and one of 24 LaunchBoxes and innovation spaces embedded in Penn State campus communities across Pennsylvania. Learn more at launchbox.psu.edu. This project was financed in part by a grant from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community & Economic Development.
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Original text here: https://shenango.psu.edu/story/13746/2026/06/17/sharon-economic-development-fund-invests-95000-sharon-businesses
Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, June 18 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release:
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Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is opening NSU Health, a regional campus in Henderson, Nev., initially to offer its nationally recognized Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) program to address a state and national shortage of anesthesia professionals.
Nova Southeastern University, the first university to offer an AA program in Nevada, will enroll its first cohort of 26 students
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, June 18 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release:
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Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is opening NSU Health, a regional campus in Henderson, Nev., initially to offer its nationally recognized Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) program to address a state and national shortage of anesthesia professionals.
Nova Southeastern University, the first university to offer an AA program in Nevada, will enroll its first cohort of 26 studentsin the 27-month program in its facilities at 876 Seven Hills Dr., this summer. NSU Health AA program graduates typically obtain a master's degree in two years, after completing undergraduate studies, then taking graduation work under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist in surgical settings.
Nevada is among the states ranked lowest in the availability of primary care physicians and surgeons, as well as anesthesiologists. Nova Southeastern University, the nation's largest educator of healthcare professionals, with its main campus in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., intends to soon introduce a respiratory therapy degree program at its Henderson facility. The university plans to add more healthcare programs at that campus in the future.
"NSU Health at Nova Southeastern University brings together education, patient care, and groundbreaking research aimed at resolving some of healthcare's most pressing challenges," said NSU Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Chad Perlyn, M.D. "Nevada's recent authorization of licensure of AAs during a significant shortage of the healthcare workforce in the state further underscores the need for these professionals in the local workforce. Training the next generation of AAs through NSU Health means our graduates can meet this growing need and contribute to a more resilient healthcare system for patients throughout the region."
Students enrolled in the AA program at the NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus will also benefit from the U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP) Center for Anesthesia Education and Leadership at the university, which is a national hub for innovation, education, and leadership in anesthesia care. The Center prepares students for their careers as AAs, certified registered nurse anesthetists CRNAs), and physicians by leveraging NSU Health's industry-leading program. USAP's direct support and network of anesthesia clinicians will serve as mentors and proctors during clinical rotations.
"We are excited to have the campus in Henderson be a hub for the USAP Center for Anesthesia Education and Leadership at NSU Health," said Mo Azam M.D., MBA, head of innovation at USAP. "The Center brings USAP and NSU Health together, making an even bigger impact in addressing the country's need for more anesthesia clinicians. It brings together a nation-leading anesthesiologist assistant program, a new CRNA program, strong medical school affiliations, a division of clinical research, an innovation center, and a business school track for anesthesia practice management and leadership."
The NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus will offer students the education and training to be practice-ready upon graduation. The program there will provide students with hands-on clinical experience mirroring work-world scenarios. It will use on-site simulation facilities featuring high-fidelity simulators and fully operational, state-of-the-art operating rooms.
AAs will be trained to monitor patients, develop anesthesia care plans, administer anesthesia, and provide pre- and post-operative care, among other responsibilities. This makes them highly coveted members of surgical care teams and explains why anesthesia providers are in high demand.
"The opening of our regional campus is another significant milestone in our mission to provide a world-class education to students across the country," said NSU president and chief executive officer Harry K. Moon, M.D. "As the largest educator of healthcare professionals in the nation, we look forward to our role as a partner in advancing higher education, healthcare, and workforce development in Nevada and beyond."
The NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus is the university's 11th campus. Our others are in Centennial, Colo.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and throughout Florida in Fort Lauderdale (Main and Ocean campuses), Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa Bay. For more information on the NSU Health Nevada Regional Campus, visit https://www.nova.edu/campuses/nevada/index.html.
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Original text here: https://news.nova.edu/uncategorized/nova-southeastern-university-opens-nevada-campus-to-address-growing-need-for-healthcare-professionals-in-the-region/
Mizzou Leads the Charge to Protect Missouri's $4 Billion Cattle Industry From Tick Threats
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 18 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou leads the charge to protect Missouri's $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats
Researchers track disease-carrying American dog ticks threatening Missouri cattle.
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A tiny parasite-carrying tick is posing an outsized threat to Missouri's cattle. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are stepping in to protect the state's $4 billion cattle industry by tracking different ways the American dog tick spreads a deadly disease known as bovine anaplasmosis.
Bovine anaplasmosis kills
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COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 18 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou leads the charge to protect Missouri's $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats
Researchers track disease-carrying American dog ticks threatening Missouri cattle.
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A tiny parasite-carrying tick is posing an outsized threat to Missouri's cattle. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are stepping in to protect the state's $4 billion cattle industry by tracking different ways the American dog tick spreads a deadly disease known as bovine anaplasmosis.
Bovine anaplasmosis killsred blood cells, causing lethargy, weight loss and sometimes miscarriage or death in cattle, which can be financially devastating for livestock producers. A 2025 Mizzou study found that nearly half of all Missouri cattle have been exposed to the disease. Nationwide, the infection has an estimated impact of nearly $300 million annually.
For the latest study, Mizzou researchers set out to better understand how the American dog tick may spread the disease to cattle in Missouri. They dragged cloth over cattle pastures in five counties, collecting more than 29,000 total ticks, about 1,500 of which were the American dog tick.
Researchers analyzed the ticks' DNA and discovered that fewer than 1% of the male American dog ticks actually carried the bacterium that causes bovine anaplasmosis.
Rosalie Ierardi, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and first author on the study, was surprised. How could the bacterium infecting so many Missouri cattle not be more present in the ticks? It could be that the disease spreads in ways scientists have not fully mapped out yet.
"Rather than just always waiting in the grass for a new host to walk by, these ticks may be moving directly from cow to cow while the livestock are huddling in the shade or grooming one another," Ierardi said. "By better understanding where certain ticks are located and how diseases spread, we can inform public health strategies to raise awareness and ultimately keep animals and humans safe from disease."
"Detection of Anaplasma marginale (Rickettsiales: Anaplasmataceae) in host-seeking adult Dermacentor variabilis (Acari: Ixodidae) on cattle pastures, Missouri, United States" was published in Journal of Medical Entomology.
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Changing Missouri weather fuels tick populations
American dog ticks, blacklegged ticks and lone star ticks are all common in Missouri, and the state's changing weather patterns are allowing them to thrive.
Warmer winters, earlier springs and periods of high humidity allow ticks to survive in greater numbers, University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor said.
Historically, Missouri's cold winters have helped reduce population, but the state's average wintertime temperatures have been warmer than average in recent years. Ticks can survive winter by sheltering under leaf litter, crop residue and even snow cover, MU Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff said.
Farmers and others working outdoors can protect themselves by wearing long sleeves, pants and boots. Tuck pants into socks or boots and wear light-colored clothing to make ticks easier to spot. Livestock and working dogs should remain on veterinary-recommended tick prevention to reduce exposure.
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Original text here: https://showme.missouri.edu/2026/mizzou-leads-the-charge-to-protect-missouris-4-billion-cattle-industry-from-tick-threats/
Eastern Michigan University Baja Team Climbs Michigan Ranks at 2026 Baja SAE New York Race
YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University Baja team climbs Michigan ranks at 2026 Baja SAE New York race
Baja team ranked third among Michigan schools and places in top 50
Written by: Sydney Pope
Eastern Michigan University's Baja team achieved a milestone performance at the Baja SAE New York race, held June 11-14 at Hogback Hill MX in Palmyra, New York. The team completed four days of inspections, repairs and intense off-road racing, culminating in a climb up the national leaderboard.
EMU completed 30 laps in
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YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University Baja team climbs Michigan ranks at 2026 Baja SAE New York race
Baja team ranked third among Michigan schools and places in top 50
Written by: Sydney Pope
Eastern Michigan University's Baja team achieved a milestone performance at the Baja SAE New York race, held June 11-14 at Hogback Hill MX in Palmyra, New York. The team completed four days of inspections, repairs and intense off-road racing, culminating in a climb up the national leaderboard.
EMU completed 30 laps inthis year's endurance race, earning a 48th-place finish out of more than 100 competing teams. In 2025, the team completed 10 laps and finished 66th in Maryland, while the inaugural 2024 attempt ended before passing inspection in Pennsylvania. This upward trajectory highlights the team's dedication and perseverance.
Among Michigan schools, EMU tied for third with Kettering University, trailing only Michigan State and the University of Michigan. The strong showing bolsters EMU's reputation in collegiate engineering and motorsports.
The Baja SAE Racing Club at EMU's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology designs, builds and races off-road vehicles in national competitions, giving students real-world engineering and project management experience.
Current Baja student team members include Travis Kurth, Ayden Roupe, Isaac LeBlanc, John Webster, Seth Vogeli, Robert Cann and Riley Maciejewski.
For more information about EMU's Baja Racing Club, visit the website (https://sites.google.com/emich.edu/easternmichiganuniversitybaja/home). For more about GACET, visit the website (http://www.emich.edu/cet?_gl=1*gjo8ze*_gcl_au*MTEyNDI1NjAzMC4xNzc4MTQ3MzI1*_ga*MTQzNzQ3MjI2LjE3NjI0MjQ0MTM.*_ga_Y8BE1YCTP4*czE3ODE3NzkyNDEkbzU2JGcxJHQxNzgxNzc5Mjc5JGoyMiRsMCRoMTE5OTYyMjM1OQ..).
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About the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology
The GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology provides world-class experiences in engineering, cybersecurity, aviation, construction management, autonomous vehicles, drone technology and other areas of study in high-demand career fields in engineering and technology. It is within the college's mission to cultivate individuals' intellectual and personal growth through research-informed education and diverse programs that emphasize the practical application of scientific knowledge. For more information about the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, visit the college's website at gameabove.emich.edu.
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About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern Michigan University is the second-oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 12,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral, and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences, and professions. More than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations are offered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its Graduate School. EMU is nationally recognized for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. With a strong focus on career readiness, the University equips students with the skills, experiences, and professional networks needed to thrive in today's workforce. Through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and personalized support, EMU prepares graduates to launch meaningful careers and make an impact in their communities.
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Original text here: https://today.emich.edu/story/story/13338
