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Wayne State University: Dean Amanda Bryant-Friedrich Named American Council on Education Fellow
DETROIT, Michigan, April 18 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Dean Amanda Bryant-Friedrich named American Council on Education fellow
The American Council on Education (ACE) has selected Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, dean of Wayne State University's Graduate School, as one of 31 emerging college and university leaders for the 2026-27 class of the ACE Fellows Program. The fellowship is the longest-running higher education leadership development program in the United States.
As dean of the Graduate School, Bryant-Friedrich has focused on expanding access to graduate education
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DETROIT, Michigan, April 18 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Dean Amanda Bryant-Friedrich named American Council on Education fellow
The American Council on Education (ACE) has selected Dr. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, dean of Wayne State University's Graduate School, as one of 31 emerging college and university leaders for the 2026-27 class of the ACE Fellows Program. The fellowship is the longest-running higher education leadership development program in the United States.
As dean of the Graduate School, Bryant-Friedrich has focused on expanding access to graduate educationand fostering an environment where trainees can excel in advanced research and professional development. Bryant-Friedrich also serves as administrative lead for the Detroit Center for Black Studies, a collaboration with the Mellon Foundation.
"Dean Bryant-Friedrich is an accomplished scholar and academic leader," said Dr. Keith Whitfield, interim provost and senior vice president of academic affairs. "Her dedication and passion are exemplary of our Wayne State core values of expanding access to education. We are proud of her leadership and accomplishments, and I am confident that she will bring these same values and dedication to this new opportunity."
The ACE Fellows Program provides leadership training in policy analysis, strategic planning, and other practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure fellows are prepared to step into key roles that shape the landscape of higher education.
"At a time of significant change across higher education, strong leadership has never been more important," said ACE President Ted Mitchell. "As a result of the program, Fellows will be well positioned to navigate this evolving landscape, bringing fresh perspectives, practical experience, and a commitment to shaping the future of higher education. Congratulations to this year's Fellows. We greatly appreciate their commitment to advancing institutional innovation and student success."
Through retreats, interactive learning, research projects, immersive campus placements and cohort-based mentorship, fellows have the opportunity to build a valuable network of higher education leaders and mentors. This kind of experience is one of the reasons that made the fellowship so appealing to Bryant-Friedrich.
"Even with my varied experience, I feel the need to gain mentorship from leaders to fill the gaps in areas I have not encountered," said Bryant-Friedrich. "It is important to me both personally and professionally to become a leader in higher education who has the skills and know-how to truly make a difference."
Bryant-Friedrich's career in the academy began here at Wayne State University as a lecturer in chemistry. Prior to returning to Wayne State in 2020 to serve as dean of the Graduate School, Bryant-Friedrich worked at the University of Toledo as an associate professor and was asked to lead the College of Graduate Studies. She said the prospect of making a true impact on graduate education through this leadership role gave her the energy and motivation to rise to the challenge.
During this time, Bryant-Friedrich elevated her scholarly output and rose to the rank of full professor. As a researcher, Bryant-Friedrich is internationally recognized for her work in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Her research focuses on the study of naturally and synthetically modified nucleosides and nucleotides to understand disease etiology and improve drug design. While at the University of Toledo, she was appointed to the role of vice provost for graduate affairs and dean of the College of Graduate Studies and served as interim dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Bryant-Friedrich said these leadership experiences have helped her understand the need for universities to remove roadblocks for those who have the ability and desire to benefit from higher education.
"Through the ACE Fellows Program, I hope to learn how to transform and sustain institutions as places which provide opportunities to all trainees with mitigation of harm while at the same time providing them with the tools and resources needed to elevate their intellect, prepare them for the workforce and to become responsible world citizens who can lead at all times, including times of crisis," she said.
As a fellow, Braynt-Friedrich will have the opportunity to spend an academic year, semester or periodic visits immersed on another campus, learning directly from other leaders in higher education. She said she expects this kind of experience to open up many new areas of discovery for her.
"By continuing to lead here at Wayne State while gaining new perspectives I can effectively work with campus leadership to evaluate and implement innovative approaches to increasing student success, enhancing financial sustainability and forming partnerships with our community," said Bryant-Friedrich. "I look forward to continuing to contribute to our vibrant community in any way that I can."
Following nominations by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application process, 31 fellows were selected this year. Over 2,500 higher education leaders have participated in the ACE Fellows Program over the decades, with close to 150 fellows currently serving as presidents and provosts, and many more serving as senior administrators and deans.
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Original text here: https://provost.wayne.edu/news/dean-amanda-bryant-friedrich-named-american-council-on-education-fellow-68865
University of Northwestern: Equipping Future Leaders in the Field of Biomedical Technology
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 18 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Equipping Future Leaders in the field of Biomedical Technology
By Elena Nowlin
Northwestern's School of Science & Engineering is positioned to equip future leaders in the field of biomedical technology. Right in the center of Medical Alley, a term referring to the world's leading health technology region spanning from Rochester to Duluth, Northwestern's location allows for student placement in companies leading the charge in biomedical research.
The recent launch of the Northwestern Center for
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 18 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Equipping Future Leaders in the field of Biomedical Technology
By Elena Nowlin
Northwestern's School of Science & Engineering is positioned to equip future leaders in the field of biomedical technology. Right in the center of Medical Alley, a term referring to the world's leading health technology region spanning from Rochester to Duluth, Northwestern's location allows for student placement in companies leading the charge in biomedical research.
The recent launch of the Northwestern Center forInnovation & Research (NCIR) allows for faculty-led research projects and a growing number of business partnerships. The School of Science and Engineering continues to establish itself with strong connections to industry, ensuring that students have a leg up to find unique opportunities related to their passions. The NCIR allows for a symbiotic relationship to form with local businesses that need qualified experts and lab resources, as well as a program that provides hands-on experience for students in their field. The program kickstarted the university's research effort in the summer of 2025, with weekly workshops that encouraged the cross-pollination of ideas across many fields. Student researchers shared glowing feedback, confirming that the program has been a valuable experience in building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It also sparked the growth of a supportive research community. Many faculty and students are eager to continue their projects during the school year, carrying forward the spirit of truth-seeking and world-serving inquiry.
Northwestern is also expanding the engineering, science, and technology programs with the addition of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree and a Chemical Engineering concentration. Alongside these areas of growth, students and graduates continue to prove the excellence of the program through their successes post-grad.
Andrew Dwyer ('26) is excited to work in a field that can improve a person's quality of life. "We get this opportunity to impact, especially in the medical industry, to improve someone's quality of life and maybe save lives." As someone who loves math, science, and analytical thinking, he has chosen to do something with his skills that will bless others and point them to Christ.
He was drawn to Northwestern with an interest in medical device work and was impressed by the extensive experience of science and engineering faculty members. The intersection of his interest with Northwestern's expansion and our prime location is exciting. "Minnesota is the place right now: it's called the Silicon Valley of medical devices." Dwyer continued, "If this place is filled with believers who know God's Word, what difference could we make in the world by amplifying the gospel?"
To Dwyer, Northwestern's tagline "UNWavering" means, "unwavering in the gospel. We are going to stand true to what the Bible says. There is a movement in the world to compromise on the Bible.Northwestern has taken a stance and is equipping us to stand firm on what the Bible says--on biblical truth. But also, to be unwavering in our daily lives. Life is going to bring trials and troubles, but Jesus says, 'In this world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world,'" (John 16:33).
In the fall of 2024, Dwyer took part in a research project focused on speech and language pathology. The project aimed at providing patients with optics, taking a therapeutic approach at retraining vocal cords through visual feedback. He hopes to continue to make a difference, amplifying and remaining unwavering in the gospel while improving quality of life.
Before settling on a degree in electrical engineering, Timothy Moyer ('26) was interested in robotics, physics, and taking things apart. He knew he was interested in the mechanics of how things worked, and the engineering approach seemed to complement how God wired his brain to think. When looking at schools, he chose Northwestern, not only for its reputation in engineering, but because of the biblical foundation offered. To Moyer, Northwestern's tagline of UNWavering meant, "we are not going to be shaken by culture... shifting away from the gospel." Rather, he affirms, "Standing firm... being different from the culture."
Moyer learned about an internship with VivaQuant, a company focused on cardiac monitoring, through a faculty connection. For Moyer, it was a way to "make an impact, and save lives," living out UNWavering. His internship focused on testing components, building, and development.
Northwestern's location in the Twin Cities alongside faculty connections with alumni made the job search simple. Northwestern equipped Moyer to enter the workforce with strong technical skills and a solid theological background, ensuring that he, and each student that graduates from the program, remains unwavering, never shifting, solidly grounded in God's Word, while working in His world.
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Original text here: https://www.unwsp.edu/blog/equipping-future-leaders-in-the-field-of-biomedical-technology/
University of Illinois-Chicago Jazz Saxophonist Named Guggenheim Fellow
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:
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UIC jazz saxophonist named Guggenheim fellow
Prominent jazz saxophonist, composer and University of Illinois Chicago faculty member Jon Irabagon has been awarded a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the nation's most competitive honors for creative artists and scholars.
The fellowship, announced April 14 by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, recognizes exceptional creative ability and significant promise for future achievement.
Irabagon, an adjunct lecturer
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CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:
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UIC jazz saxophonist named Guggenheim fellow
Prominent jazz saxophonist, composer and University of Illinois Chicago faculty member Jon Irabagon has been awarded a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the nation's most competitive honors for creative artists and scholars.
The fellowship, announced April 14 by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, recognizes exceptional creative ability and significant promise for future achievement.
Irabagon, an adjunct lecturerin the School of Theatre and Music at UIC since 2023, is internationally known for his innovative work as a musician and composer who bridges experimental composition, improvisation and the jazz tradition. He is among 223 scientists, scholars, writers and artists representing 10 countries, selected from nearly 5,000 applicants, for the 2026 Guggenheim cohort.
He said receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship validates his musical philosophies and direction, and encourages him to keep going.
"It means a lot to be in a cohort with so many people I admire and respect, and it definitely places more responsibility on me as I try to pursue my own musical voice," Irabagon said.
The fellowship will support Irabagon's continued work in creating original music for his quartet, featuring some of New York City's "most forward thinking and innovative musicians," he said. At the core of the ensemble are Matt Mitchell on piano and Fender Rhodes electric piano, Chris Lightcap on electric and upright bass and Dan Weiss on drums.
At UIC, Irabagon teaches and mentors emerging musicians in jazz saxophone, direct combos and courses in jazz history.
Irabagon has released numerous critically acclaimed recordings as a bandleader and collaborator, and he continues to perform at major venues and festivals around the world. He is also a recipient of awards and grants for excellence in improvisation and composition.
Some of his previous honors include the 2008 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition the Rising Star award in Downbeat Magazine for both alto and tenor saxophones and a 2014 Philippine Presidential Award, the highest civilian honor a Filipino living abroad can receive for contributions to the perception of Filipinos worldwide. He was named one of New York City's 25 Jazz Icons by Time Out New York.
"Our new class of Guggenheim Fellows is representative of the world's best thinkers, innovators and creators in art, science and scholarship," said Edward Hirsch, president of the Guggenheim Foundation. "As the Foundation enters its second century and looks to the future, I feel confident that this new class of 223 individuals will do bold and inspiring work, undaunted by the challenges ahead."
Since its founding in 1925, the foundation has awarded nearly $450 million in fellowships to more than 19,000 individuals.
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Original text here: https://today.uic.edu/uic-jazz-saxophonist-named-guggenheim-fellow/
Students Honored at Lycoming College Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- Lycoming College issued the following news:
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Students honored at Lycoming College Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference
Lycoming College's fourth annual Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference was its largest yet featuring 78 presenters from institutions across the region, all dedicated to furthering the humanities through high-level undergraduate research.
Scott Manning Stevens, Ph.D., delivered the keynote address, closing out the event, with a talk entitled, "The Haudenosaunee and the Ethos of Sustainability." The keynote served the
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- Lycoming College issued the following news:
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Students honored at Lycoming College Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference
Lycoming College's fourth annual Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference was its largest yet featuring 78 presenters from institutions across the region, all dedicated to furthering the humanities through high-level undergraduate research.
Scott Manning Stevens, Ph.D., delivered the keynote address, closing out the event, with a talk entitled, "The Haudenosaunee and the Ethos of Sustainability." The keynote served thedual purpose of also closing out Lycoming College's Environmental Justice Symposium, which launched earlier in the semester.
Stevens is an enrolled citizen of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation and an associate professor of Native American and Indigenous Studies, with a courtesy appointment in Art History, at Syracuse University. He also serves as director of the Native and Indigenous American studies program and is the founding director of the new Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice at Syracuse. He earned his doctoral degree from Harvard University and has held a variety of fellowships in his field, including a recent fellowship at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Studies. He is the co-author of three books and the author of numerous published essays and book chapters. His work addresses issues around Native material culture, the history of ethnographic collecting, and museum studies.
A panel of Lycoming College humanities faculty and students selected the undergraduate presenters, who represented dozens of institutions including Bryn Mawr College, Ithaca College, Penn State University, Juniata College, University of Scranton, Swarthmore College, Goucher College, Lafayette College and more.
The following students were selected and awarded for best papers:
* Molly Carson, Ithaca College, won the award for the best paper in the category of History, Archaeology, & Humanities-Focused Social Sciences for "A City Upon a Hill: The Historical and Gendered Roots of the Religious Right in the United States."
* Claire Melican, Bryn Mawr College, won the award for the best paper in the category of Literature, Languages, & Art History for "How to Make Pear Tree Sex PG: Rewriting Chaucer's "The Merchant's Tale" for Children."
* John Adkins, Grove City College, won the award for the best paper in the category of Philosophy, Ethics, & Religion for "In Memory of Her Paul: The Acts of Thecla as the Female Quest for the Historical Apostle."
* Chasely Ward, Messiah University, won the award for the best paper in the category of Ethnic & Racial Studies for "Incomplete Histories: Trauma, Silence, and the Short Story Cycle in The Dew Breaker."
* Haley Bateman, Elizabethtown College, won the award for the best paper in the category of Women's & Gender Studies for "'The Researcher Contemplates Venus': Bettina Judd's Narrative Revival and Resistance to Medical Racism and Archival Silence."
* Emma Mitcheltree won the award for the best paper by a Lycoming Student for "'Where those gentlemen who please to favor me': Tavern Matrons & Masculinity throughout Colonial America's Publick Houses."
"The Lycoming Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference is a Lyco tradition that I look forward to every year. There is something so special about a day dedicated to the celebration of undergraduate students and their amazing research. I, myself, presented research from my honors project," said Lycoming College history major and English minor Emma Mitcheltree '26. "A lot of hard work goes into student research, so the fact that Lycoming offers an opportunity for students to share their work with others is a testament to the scholarship this institution fosters and celebrates. Not only was presenting my research rewarding, but interacting with other students from other disciplines and institutions reminded me of how the humanities thrive through community. This year's conference was one for the books and I was so grateful to be a part of it and share the podium with so many other fantastic student researchers."
All presenters are invited to submit their research for consideration of publication in the fourth volume of Lycoming's humanities research journal. Previous issues of the Mid-Atlantic Humanities Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Research can be found online.
The Lycoming College Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference is a gathering and celebration of the region's bright minds who are dedicated to furthering the humanities through high-level research. The Humanities Research Center at Lycoming College bolsters educational opportunities for those majoring or minoring in the humanities by supporting joint student-faculty research, internships, guided scholarship, digital humanities, graduate school placement, and fellowships. Select proceedings of the conference are featured in the Mid-Atlantic Humanities Review. More information about the Conference can be found online. The next conference is slated for April 10, 2027, and a call for papers will be available in early 2027.
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Original text here: https://www.lycoming.edu/news/stories/2026/04/humanities-conference-awards.aspx
Johns Hopkins: From Evidence to Coordinated Action - Advancing a Global Road Safety Research Agenda
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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From Evidence to Coordinated Action: Advancing a Global Road Safety Research Agenda
On March 12 and 13, the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) and Road Traffic Injuries Research Network (RTIRN), in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a consultation on "Accelerating Progress Towards Road Safety: Developing a Research Agenda for Sustainable and Safe Mobility."
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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From Evidence to Coordinated Action: Advancing a Global Road Safety Research Agenda
On March 12 and 13, the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) and Road Traffic Injuries Research Network (RTIRN), in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted a consultation on "Accelerating Progress Towards Road Safety: Developing a Research Agenda for Sustainable and Safe Mobility."Held at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, the meeting convened experts in road safety, public health, and planetary health to assess critical research gaps and identify opportunities for action across sectors.
Road traffic injuries remain one of the most persistent and preventable global health challenges, particularly in low and middle income countries, where 93% of road traffic deaths occur. Each year, road traffic crashes result in an estimated 1.2 million deaths and 20 to 50 million non-fatal injuries. Additionally, transport systems drive air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and urban inequities, placing mobility at the intersection of public health and planetary health.
Despite major global commitments, such as the Decade of Action for Road Safety and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress has been uneven. While the field has made substantial advances in generating knowledge and evidence, efforts remain fragmented and siloed across sectors, limiting their overall impact.
This moment calls for taking stock of both achievements and persistent gaps. Although there is broad recognition of the need for more coordinated action, a shared approach that integrates road safety with, for example, planetary health, sustainable mobility, and equity is still lacking. Developing a unified research agenda that prioritizes key areas and bridges these domains will be critical to accelerating progress and translating knowledge into meaningful, sustained impact.
Bringing Sectors Together for Integrated Action
With support from the Johns Hopkins University Nexus Awards initiative and Bloomberg Philanthropies, JH-IIRU, RTIRN, and dedicated partners are working to fill this gap. Last month's convening brought together experts to critically examine findings from a scoping review of global road safety research published over the past decade and from a Delphi survey of key stakeholders. The findings highlighted critical evidence gaps and underscored the need for coordinated action, with 81% of respondents pointing to a disconnect between safety, health, and planetary health, a dynamic perpetuated by institutional silos, political priorities, and fragmented evidence.
Organized around focused panels and plenary discussion, the meeting's sessions explored opportunities for integrated action between mobility, individual health, and planetary health; discussed the evidence needed to inform policy, governance, and financing to scale road safety, health, and climate initiatives; and addressed how to translate evidence into action for sustainable, real-world progress.
Drawing on evidence emerging from this process, this collaborative effort aims to align research, funding priorities, and policy efforts to deliver impactful change.
Why This Research Agenda Matters
This initiative advances safer and more sustainable mobility by clarifying research priorities and setting a clear future direction. It positions implementation research as the critical bridge between knowledge and real-world impact, guiding the generation of relevant evidence that informs decision making while enhancing intervention design and implementation. By addressing geographic inequities in the global road safety evidence base, this coordinated research agenda will help direct attention and resources to settings with the highest injury burden. Importantly, this work will also strengthen efforts by embedding cross sector governance and accountability to support lasting change.
JH-IIRU and RTIRN will continue to engage key partners in reviewing evidence, validating findings, and co-developing prioritized research questions. While important work remains, one thing is certain: the field will have a consensus driven research agenda to guide investment and enable coordinated, cross-sectoral action. Ultimately, this agenda will promote the uptake of proven interventions to prevent road traffic injuries while advancing broader planetary health and equity goals--contributing to cleaner air, greater climate resilience, and healthier, inclusive transport systems.
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Original text here: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/international-injury-research-unit/2026/from-evidence-to-coordinated-action-advancing-a-global-road-safety-research-agenda
Binghamton University: How Do Neurological Diseases Hurt Blood Circulation? New Research Looks at Lesser-studied Effects
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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How do neurological diseases hurt blood circulation? New research looks at lesser-studied effects
Organ-on-a-chip technology mimics how cells behave inside the human body
By Chris Kocher
Scientists looking for the causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's generally focus on the buildup of aberrant proteins in the brain that impede normal neural connections.
New research from Binghamton University and Drexel University looks at a different, lesser-studied issue that
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BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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How do neurological diseases hurt blood circulation? New research looks at lesser-studied effects
Organ-on-a-chip technology mimics how cells behave inside the human body
By Chris Kocher
Scientists looking for the causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's generally focus on the buildup of aberrant proteins in the brain that impede normal neural connections.
New research from Binghamton University and Drexel University looks at a different, lesser-studied issue thatalso hurts patients and their quality of life: how Parkinson's affects the human vascular system.
Assistant Professor Jungwook "Jay" Paek and PhD student Anika Alim from the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering used organ-on-a-chip technology to mimic how cells behave inside the human body.
In 2024, Paek shared a $414,000 award from the National Institutes of Health to study how protein aggregates called Lewy bodies interact with the brain's diverse cellular environments and how it relates to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
For this latest paper published in the Nature journal Communications Engineering, Paek, Alim, Drexel Assistant Professor Myungwoon Lee, and PhD student Yoongyeong Baek take an engineering approach to examine how the blood-brain barrier degrades as Parkinson's progresses.
"The inside of blood vessels in the brain is covered by endothelial cells that form a protective barrier to prevent harmful substances from entering the brain tissue," Paek said. "Parkinson's disease impairs the endothelial barrier functions and causes blood-vessel degeneration. Potentially, that increases neuronal exposure to circulating pathogenic substances and hurts their function as blood vessels for providing nutrients and oxygen for neurons."
Organ-on-a-chip technology cultivates living human cells in 3D microfluidic platforms about the size of a computer memory stick, and it can simulate the physiological functions, mechanics, and response of entire organs in a way that's easy to observe.
After introducing alpha-synuclein protein aggregates -- similar to Lewy bodies in Parkinson's patients -- into the organ-on-a-chip environment, the Binghamton and Drexel researchers tracked the progression of vascular degradation. They observed abnormalities such as endothelial dysfunction, barrier disruption, vascular regression, and impairment of blood flow.
"Before this research, most studies on Parkinson's disease have focused on the aggregation of specific proteins and their impacts on neurodegeneration," Paek said. "However, how the protein aggregation contributes to vascular complications remains largely underexplored, so this is an exciting finding."
Based on this research, future work will include more testing and improved artificial-intelligence modeling for disease progression. Paek hopes that understanding more about neurological disorders will lead to innovative therapies.
"Parkinson's is a multifaceted disease," he said. "Understanding the complex interplay between neurodegeneration and vascular pathology offers unique opportunities to help patients."
The publication, "Microengineering of the capillary interface of midbrain dopaminergic neurons to study Parkinson's disease vascular alterations," was selected for a short video feature by Springer Nature.
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Original text here: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6165/how-do-neurological-diseases-hurt-blood-circulation-new-binghamton-university-research-looks-at-lesser-studied-effects
Binghamton University to Award Nearly 4,600 Diplomas at Commencement
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton University to award nearly 4,600 diplomas at Commencement
The Class of 2026 will be honored during nine ceremonies May 14-16
By Natalie Blando-George
Binghamton University will confer more than 4,600 degrees for baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral candidates during nine Commencement ceremonies in May. Three ceremonies will be held daily from Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, 2026.
A doctoral hooding ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, to honor doctoral candidates
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BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton University to award nearly 4,600 diplomas at Commencement
The Class of 2026 will be honored during nine ceremonies May 14-16
By Natalie Blando-George
Binghamton University will confer more than 4,600 degrees for baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral candidates during nine Commencement ceremonies in May. Three ceremonies will be held daily from Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, 2026.
A doctoral hooding ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, to honor doctoral candidatesfrom Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Community and Public Affairs, the School of Management, and the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. Doctoral candidates from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will be hooded during the school's ceremony at 9 a.m. on May 14, while doctoral candidates from the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences will be hooded during their college's ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on May 14. Bachelor's and master's degrees will be conferred during each school's own ceremony (see full schedule below).
The doctoral hooding and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ceremonies will be held in the University's Osterhout Concert Theater, while all other ceremonies will be held in the University's Events Center.
"My heartfelt congratulations to all members of the Binghamton University Class of 2026," said President Anne D'Alleva. "Commencement is a meaningful culmination of your studies and a celebration of your many accomplishments. I look forward to joining you and your families for this momentous occasion. We are also honored to share the day with distinguished guests, including three alumni honorary degree recipients and other extraordinary speakers. I am deeply grateful to all who help organize and support Commencement Week and make these events run so smoothly."
During the three-day event, over 3,400 baccalaureate degrees will be awarded, and more than 950 master's students will take the stage. Nearly 250 doctoral candidates will receive their hoods.
Commencement schedule and list of speakers
The complete Commencement schedule and student and guest information are available on the University's Commencement website.
Each ceremony is expected to last about two hours; doors will open 45 minutes before the scheduled start of the event.
Thursday, May 14
9 a.m. -- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osterhout Concert Theater, Anderson Center
* Keynote speaker: Sara Roszak, healthcare and public health executive
* Student speaker: Jason Oppong '23
12:30 p.m. -- Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, Osterhout Concert Theater, Anderson Center
* Keynote speaker: Chevelle Newsome, president of the Council of Graduate Schools
4:30 p.m. -- Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Events Center
* Graduate student speaker: Iris Costner, physical therapy
* Undergraduate student speaker: Iris Lee, nursing
Friday, May 15
8:30 a.m. -- Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Events Center
* Honorary degree recipient: Nana Banerjee, PhD '96, business leader, strategist, and investor
* Student speaker: Isabelle Saint, biomedical engineering
1 p.m. -- College of Community and Public Affairs, Events Center
* Graduate student speaker: Paris DeFreitas '25, public administration and policy
* Undergraduate student speaker: Donna Napolitano, human development
4:30 p.m. -- School of Management, Events Center
* Honorary degree recipient: Susan Marenoff-Zausner '87, president of the Intrepid Museum
* Student speaker: Leila Joseph, business administration
Saturday, May 16
8:30 a.m. -- Harpur College of Arts and Sciences 1, Events Center
* Honorary degree recipient: William H. Groner '77, lawyer, educator, author, and social entrepreneur
* Student speaker: Ela Shriqui, integrative neuroscience
12:30 p.m. -- Harpur College of Arts and Sciences 2, Events Center
* Alumni award recipient: Shareema Gadson-Shaw '96, deputy bureau chief for recruitment and retention at the Office of the Bronx District Attorney, leader at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy
* Student speaker: Mahzuba "Rome" Maliha, economics
4:30 p.m. -- Harpur College of Arts and Sciences 3, Events Center
* Student speaker: Jocelyn Ghanney, biological sciences, global public health, and human development
Stream Commencement ceremonies
All Commencement ceremonies will be available to watch live on the University's YouTube channel.
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Original text here: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6175/binghamton-university-to-award-nearly-4600-diplomas-at-commencement
