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Carbon Emissions in a War-Torn World Threaten Brain Health
The combination of global warming and wars may deliver a double whammy to normal brain function.
Legion Go 2 now costs $2000, twice as much as ROG Xbox Ally X
Best Buy now lists Lenovo Legion Go 2 at 48% above launch price Lenovo launched the Legion Go 2 in the US at $1,349.99 for the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32GB, 1TB
Ithaca College to Award Honorary Degrees to a Visionary Theatrical Producer/Director/Educator and a Longtime Local Health Leader
Degrees will be awarded at Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17.
Why Silas Demary’s Improved Health Is So Significant For UConn In Final Four
Coach Dan Hurley said Silas Demary Jr. could be at 90% health for the Final Four. Here's why the UConn guard was so important to land in the transfer portal.
Slay the Spire 2 nerfs card removal, buffs shivs, and adds a new reward system
New Slay the Spire 2 patch notes include a rework for Borrowed Time, a replacement for the Gloom Ascension, and a system called Badges.
The startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
Insight Health has raised an $11 million Series A, Fortune has exclusively learned. The round features an unexpected lead investor, the newly formed Standard Capital.
World Cup 2026 stadium guides: Welcome to Miami Stadium, the greatest multi-sport venue in the United States… if not the world
It opened in 1987, making it one of the older stadiums to feature at the 2026 World Cup
Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of April 3-5 and beyond
Check out what’s happening around the region.
NBA MVP rankings: How does Luka Doncic injury shake up race?
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama are the favorites for the 2025-26 NBA MVP award.
Austin home-based business rules could change under new pilot program
Austin is considering a pilot program to allow more home-based and “front yard” businesses, aiming to lower startup costs and help residents launch small ventures within their neighborhoods.
Austin weighs allowing front-yard businesses to help residents launch dreams from home
Austin is considering a pilot program to allow more home-based and “front yard” businesses, aiming to lower startup costs and help residents launch small ventures within their neighborhoods.
The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions
Verstappen is interested in Super GT, but following in Jenson Button’s footsteps won’t be straightforward
Editorial: Kaufman Astoria Studios foreclosure fight a warning sign for city’s entertainment industry
The foreclosure battle could spell more trouble for New York's entertainment industry going forward.
Southeastern Regional students shine at Region V science fair
Southeastern Regional students earned top awards at the Region V Science and Engineering Fair at Bridgewater State University.
Southeastern Regional students shine at Region V science fair
Southeastern Regional students earned top awards at the Region V Science and Engineering Fair at Bridgewater State University.
Southeastern Regional students shine at Region V science fair
Southeastern Regional students earned top awards at the Region V Science and Engineering Fair at Bridgewater State University.
Springfield deli had mold growing in pizza sauce: Health department
Springfield-Greene County Health Department inspectors found mold growing in pizza sauce at a deli, which was corrected by discarding the sauce.
Convenience stores welcome Barnstable's rejection to restrict tobacco sales
Barnstable's health board recently mulled a Nicotine Free Generation policy. What they said.
Ten finalists announced for Wausau’s 2026 small business awards
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce names 10 finalists for the 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced April 16 during the Business Expo.
Celebrate Science Day Takes Off at New Location: Reading Regional Airport
From helicopters to birds and the principles that lift them skyward, guests of all ages will discover how things fly while also enjoying a wide range of interactive STEM activities beyond aviation.
‘Run it back;’ UD forward to return next season
Dayton forward Jauin Simon posted a graphic social media saying, "Run it back."
Depend on it: why external enablers are now core board business
This note, developed with Chapter Zero, provides considerations and questions for non-executive directors (NEDs) as they work with fellow board members to set strategic ambition for transition plans and provide oversight for their operational delivery. Directors are under pressure to show credible net‑zero strategies, yet many plans depend on external conditions that are not keeping
Guardianship is not a homelessness policy
By Amelia McKeon The federal government’s proposal to expand guardianship for homeless veterans is being framed as compassionate. It is anything but. It is a dangerous shift toward using one of the most restrictive legal tools we have as a substitute for real solutions — and it risks turning guardianship into a mechanism for forced […]
Jones says recruitment is tough for Ospreys
With the Ospreys' future as a professional side only guaranteed until the end of next season adding to Mark Jones squad is "a hard sell".
Theatrical and musical delights await guests on the Queen Mary 2's transatlantic voyages
Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 will offer entertainment-rich transatlantic crossings this year, featuring theatrical, musical, and literary experiences.
Dennis Quaid to Be Honored at Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards
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Penguins/Lightning Recap: Pens swamped by Tampa, lose 6-3
Pregame The Penguins welcome back Bryan Rust from injury and shake up the lines a little to put Rickard Rakell back at center and put Ben Kindel up with Evgeni Malkin. Stuart Skinner gets a second-straight game in net. Their hosts are rolling with this lineup. First period Tampa starts off the game hot getting […]
Nebraska women’s basketball’s Petra Bozan to enter transfer portal
Nebraska women’s basketball sophomore forward Petra Bozan will enter the portal, On3’s Talia Goodman reported late Thursday night. Bozan, from Split, Croatia, started 19 games this season for the Huskers, averaging 6.6 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game.
After more than 50 years, owners of Poor Richard's sell business
After more than 50 years of selling books, toys and pizza, the owners of Poor Richard's have sold their business.
South Carolina, in rare position as underdog, to lean on effort, defense vs. undefeated UConn in Final Four
The Gamecocks were blown out by UConn in last year's title game. They'll lean on their intangibles to change the outcome this time
Anthony Edwards misses Thursday's Timberwolves loss, becomes latest NBA star bitten by awards eligibility rules
Royals’ Carter Jensen scratched from game after oversleeping
We've all heard about rookie mistakes, and Kansas City Royals rookie Carter Jensen certainly made one today.
Has Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Run Too Far After A 93% One-Year Surge?
Investors may be wondering whether Madison Square Garden Entertainment, at around US$60 a share, still offers value or whether most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock has returned 6.1% over the last 7 days, is up 11.0% year to date, and has gained 92.5% over the past year. These moves can change how the market views both its potential and its risks. Recent coverage has focused on Madison Square Garden Entertainment as a pure play on live entertainment venues and...
Tobias Harris injury update; Forward exits Pistons game vs Minnesota
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris was ruled out in the second quarter after injuring his knee against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Scientists Discover Why Flu and COVID Hit Older Adults So Hard
A new study reveals that aging lungs may play a major role in why flu and COVID can become so dangerous for older adults. Researchers found that certain lung cells can trigger an exaggerated immune response, creating clusters of inflammatory cells that end up damaging lung tissue instead of protecting it. In experiments, activating this aging-related signal in young mice caused their lungs to behave like older ones, leading to severe illness.
Target celebrates Mario's 40th anniversary with a $100 collectible gift card and poster
40 years, $100 bucks
Pam Bondi May Be Just the Beginning of Trump’s Purge
After Pam Bondi’s ouster, other top administration officials could be in jeopardy.
Politics Chat, April 2, 2026
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
Hawks hope to keep soaring against youthful Nets
The last time the Atlanta Hawks visited the Brooklyn Nets, Trae Young injured his right knee and rarely played for them again before being traded to the Washington Wizards.
Acting CHA leader tells staff it’s business as usual, defying Johnson’s attempt to block CEO hire
Matthew Brewer's insistence to move ahead despite the mayor efforts to remove him makes it clear Johnson will have to pursue legal action or otherwise convince a supermajority of the CHA’s board to reverse course.
Migration can influence cardiovascular risk profiles, study shows
A new study shows that migration from Mexico to the United States can influence cardiovascular risk profiles. The study's findings are important for clinicians who serve immigrant populations and who ...
Anthony Edwards becomes latest NBA star bitten by awards eligibility rules with 17th absence
Anthony Edwards is averaging a career-high 29.3 points per game this season. He still won't be making an All-NBA team.
Iranian president in letter says Iran doesn't pose a threat to US
In the translated four-page letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote that the Iranian people "harbor no enmity toward other nations."
Governor Lombardo touts sports growth, diversification amid NBA talks in Vegas
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo told business leaders in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning that expanding professional sports in Southern Nevada can help strengthen and d
NIH awards $15.8 million to University of California for study of Latino brain health
A multisite study led by UC San Diego and UC Davis will examine changes in brain imaging, blood biomarkers and cognition over time in Latino and Hispanic people.
April Carney among new appointees to FSCJ Board of Trustees
4 new members and 4 reappointments were announced Thursday.
Flutter Entertainment NYSE FLUT Valuation Check After FanDuel Predicts Optimism And Favorable Sportsbook Results
Board change and what it might mean for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) has drawn fresh attention after two separate developments: a boardroom change in its compensation leadership and renewed focus on how its US-facing operations respond to recent betting trends. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. Despite fresh interest around FanDuel Predicts and sportsbook profitability when favorites lose, Flutter Entertainment’s share price has faced...
Jury awards former Michigan inmate $307.6M in prison health care suit
Kohchise Jackson alleges he suffered in prison wearing a colostomy bag because former MDOC contractor Corizon Health didn't want to pay for surgery.
Dennis Quaid to Be Honored at Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards
The star will receive the Patriot Ally Award at the May 23 event, in a night hosted by actor and advocate Maurice P. Kerry.
Dennis Quaid to Be Honored at Military and Veteran Entertainment Event
The star will receive the Patriot Ally Award at the May 23 event, in a night hosted by actor and advocate Maurice P. Kerry.
Nuggets Desperately Need “Playoff Jamal Murray” to Win Another Ring
In the summer of 2023, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the NBA world, defeating the Miami Heat to claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Denver took down Anthony Edwards‘ Timberwolves, Kevin Durant‘s Suns, and LeBron James‘ Lakers en route to its first championship in franchise history. Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić took home Finals MVP, […] The post Nuggets Desperately Need “Playoff Jamal Murray” to Win Another Ring appeared first on The Lead.
2026 National Public Health Week
Each April, National Public Health Week shines a spotlight on the systems, people, and partnerships that keep our communities healthy. This year’s theme —Ready. Set. Action! — was chosen by the American Public Health Association (APHA) and calls on each of us to look back at the progress made and look forward to the steps needed for an even healthier future.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Announces Physician and Innovator Martha Molina Bernadett (MBA '01, PKE 105) as Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient
Recognized for her outstanding personal and professional achievements as a healthcare professional, Bernadett currently serves as a University Board member and has been previously recognized with the Waves of Service George Award and as an Outstanding Alumni in Healthcare.
Netflix Already Has Two New ‘Peaky Blinders’ Series — and a New Duke Shelby
'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,' starring Barry Keoghan as Tommy Shelby's (Cillian Murphy) bastard son Duke, premiered on Netflix just 13 days ago.
Iterative Health, US Heart & Vascular Partner to Advance Community-Based Cardiovascular Research
April 2, 2026 — Iterative Health and US Heart & Vascular (USHV) have announced a strategic partnership to advance research through community-based innovation in cardiovascular care. "Clinical research is one of the most powerful ways we expand access, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of cardiovascular care," said Robbie Allen, chief executive officer of US Heart & Vascular. "By partnering with Iterative Health, we are strengthening our ability to bring innovative therapies directly into the communities we serve. This collaboration ensures our physicians and patients have access to leading-edge trials while allowing US Heart & Vascular to remain focused on delivering exceptional, physician-led care." Under the agreement, USHV research sites will join Iterative Health’s global site network, which now spans over 100 sites across three continents. The companies share a commitment to advancing clinical research as a driver of care innovation, and this collaboration represents a major milestone for both organizations, strengthening USHV's leadership in community-based cardiovascular research and expanding Iterative Health's multispecialty focus beyond GI, hepatology, and obesity into cardiology. USHV clinical research sites will gain access to Iterative Health's centralized operational backbone, providing end-to-end support across clinical research operations, services, business development, technology innovation, and corporate functions. The strategic partnership reduces operational complexity and unlocks growth potential for USHV research sites while enabling all USHV physicians to expand access to cutting-edge therapies to the thousands of patients they serve annually. "Innovation in cardiovascular medicine shouldn't be limited to a few academic centers," said Thomas Waggoner, DO, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI, Structural Cardiologist and Medical Director for Clinical Research at Pima Heart & Vascular, and USHV Physician Champion for Clinical Research. "By expanding community-based research across USHV, we're ensuring more patients have access to clinical trials and breakthrough therapies close to home, where trusted relationships with their physicians already exist." This alliance reinforces Iterative Health's standing as the definitive research partner across specialized therapeutic areas, now spanning GI, hepatology, obesity, and cardiovascular care. Trusted by many of the nation's leading provider organizations and biopharma sponsors, Iterative Health's global site network delivers industry-leading trial performance, accelerating life-changing therapies to market at scale. "Entering cardiology through our strategic partnership with US Heart & Vascular is a defining moment for Iterative Health and reflects the strength of our site-serving model," said Jonathan Ng, founder and CEO of Iterative Health. "Together, we are ensuring that thousands of patients have access to the newest available therapies, and that sponsors have a credible, high-performing partner to accelerate cardiovascular trial success." For more information, visit www.iterative.health and https://usheartandvascular.com/.
Knicks Announce Jalen Brunson News After Missing Grizzlies Game
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson missed Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
School of Health Undergraduate Wins 2026 Goldwater Scholarship
Ishaan Sharma has been named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar, an undergraduate scholarship awarded to the next generation of scientists, researchers and engineers.
Philadelphia 76ers star rookie receives major NBA acknowledgement
Philadelphia 76ers star rookie V.J. Edgecombe was acknowledged by the NBA for his productive play throughout the month of March. On Thursday, the league announced that Edgecombe has officially been named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in March. The acknowledgement is the first career monthly award for Edgecombe, who becomes the eighth player in Sixers franchise history to be named Rookie of the Month.
Sixers discuss recent offensive success after big night vs. Wizards
The Philadelphia 76ers discuss their recent offensive success after a big night in a win over the Washington Wizards.
RAM Prices Are Threatening the Viability of the Raspberry Pi and Single-Board Computing
The random access meltdown rumbles on.
Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Thursday, April 2
James Harden and the Cavaliers are close to locking down a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.
76ers' Edgecombe, Kings' Raynaud named March Rookies of the Month
76ers guard VJ Edgecombe and Kings center Maxime Raynaud have been named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month for March.
Bill Carlson appoints ‘Trumpette’ who serves dark money org supporting him to budget advisory board
She replaces another conservative, whom Carlson appointed when another controversial Republican appointment fell through.
Ancient Roman bone penis discovered in forgotten museum box
Phallic sculptures often guarded against the 'Evil Eye.'
Student’s health equity nonprofit makes Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge finals | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
BLKHLTH, founded by Matthew McCurdy, DrPH ’28, was selected as a finalist in the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.
Children’s hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war
Staff at the Children’s Medical Center organise activities to offer a joyful experience to children in hospital.
Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission
President Donald Trump’s sprawling ballroom project officially got the green light on Thursday from a board that oversees planning for federal buildings and land, marking the latest step in an accelerated process that now faces some legal uncertainty.
OpenAI Buys TBPN Streaming Business Show for Communications
The red-hot streaming show features newsmaking interviews, with a heavy emphasis on tech. Now they will do it for OpenAI: "The standard communications playbook just doesn't apply to us."
2025-26 CBS Sports college basketball individual awards: Duke's Cameron Boozer is Player, Freshman of Year
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd is the Coach of the Year and Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg earned Transfer of the Year honors from CBS Sports experts
Good Sports Award Presented to Seven Individuals from Prince William County
Good Sports Award Presented to Seven Individuals from Prince William County
Sunrisers beat KKR for first win of this year's IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad earned their first win of this year's Indian Premier League by comfortably beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs at Eden Gardens. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma put on 82 for the first wicket in just 5.4 overs and even though Australia's Head fell for 46 and India opener Abhishek 48, the visitors still posted 226-8 with South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen adding 52 from 35 balls. Gloucestershire left-armer David Payne conceded 25 from the first over of the chase as New Zealand opener Finn Allen flogged three fours and two sixes but the innings soon fell away.
TNT Sports and CBS Sports to Reunite Michigan’s Iconic “Fab Five” — Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King & Ray Jackson — for Special NCAA Men’s Final Four Altcast on truTV & HBO Max
Backyard birdwatchers help scientists uncover what hawks really like to eat
Anyone who keeps a bird feeder has likely had the same uneasy thought after seeing a sudden blur of wings in the yard: What was that hawk doing here?
Dodgers’ $102 million bust signs with surprising New York team
Trevor Bauer is back. The Long Island Ducks have signed the former National League Cy Young Award winner, whose $102 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was interrupted when Bauer was assessed the largest penalty ever given under…
Growing Smarter: PVAMU study explores science behind stronger plants
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 2, 2026) — From backyard gardens to large-scale farms, how plants grow can make all the difference. A Prairie View A&M University researcher is taking a closer look at that process and how it could help crops become more productive and resilient. Dr. Tesfamichael Kebrom, a research scientist in the College […]
Sheridan/Johnson County HS Spring Sports Scoreboard: March 31
All of the in-state competition is during the mid-week due to the Easter Holiday weekend. Soccer: Sheridan Girls 1 Campbell County 1 (Tie) Sheridan Boys at 3A Worland – Thursday 5pm Sheridan Girls at 3A Worland – Thursday 3pm Buffalo Boys at Powell – Thursday 6pm Buffalo Girls at Powell – Thursday 4pm Lacrosse: Sheridan […]
Entertainment-style Chicago Snowballs baseball games to be hosted at Danville Stadium
DANVILLE – Most people have probably seen, heard of and laughed at the Savannah Bananas and their baseball players who sing, dance and entertain crowds beside playing American's favorite pastime.
New Public Health Leadership Award recognizes oral health champions in California
California dentists who have distinguished themselves through a lifetime of leadership and contributions in public health and public policy can be recognized through a CDA Foundation award launched April 1.
Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test in orbit — making longer-lived space assets more likely
The experimental Hukeda-2 satellite and its highly flexible robotic arm have passed a major refuelling test in low Earth orbit. The demonstration is the latest step toward China significantly expanding the longevity of its spacecraft.
Santa Clara businesses sue over shopping center displacement
A once-busy Santa Clara shopping center home to Asian-owned businesses is now nearly empty — and multiple tenants are taking their former landlord to court as the property moves toward redevelopment.
Séances Versus Science: Eight Mysteries That Pit the Supernatural Against Reason
I grew up in a house built in 1884 that was prone to unexplained creaks, groans and even occasionally children’s laughter. The heavy, antique doorbell would sometimes ring out with its sonorous clang for no reason. Once, my mother heard footsteps in the foyer, but when she went to investigate, nobody was there. One of
Submit your nominations for Business Report’s Excellence in Health Care Awards
Nominations are now open for Business Report’s Excellence in Health Care Awards. The deadline for nominations is April 17.
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn 'OK' after single-car accident
Winn was hospitalized but suffered no serious injuries
St. Cloud Times announces 5 Under 40 Awards recipients
This year's winners impact areas from local businesses to nonprofits to government and will be honored on April 28.
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online ‘Story’ trailer, 42 minutes of gameplay
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio have released the story trailer for action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online.
Sport Excellence Award Recipients Announced for Winter
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The Northeast 10 Conference recognized seven student-athletes from the winter season as Sport Excellence Award winners on Thursday afternoon, honoring their outstanding athletic and academic achievements.
Molly Kennedy Receives NE10 Women's Swimming and Diving Sports Excellence Award
Molly Kennedy was named the Women's Swimming and Diving Sport Excellence Award recipient as announced by the NE10 on Thursday April 3. This will be Kennedy's second time being selected for the award.
Microsoft’s new ‘superintelligence’ game plan is all about business
Its new transcription model is a step towards those goals, says Microsoft AI’s Mustafa Suleyman.
State audit critical of financial operations, oversight at Western Regional OTB
The audit reveals that "board members have allowed a system with a lack of transparency, documentation or oversight," Tom DiNapoli stated.
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2026 NFL seven-round mock draft: Steelers, Jets, Cardinals among teams targeting QBs as 11 come off the board
From the No. 1 overall pick to Mr. Irrelevant, here's how every team builds its 2026 class.
SRU hosting three cybersecurity events with expert presenters
A series of collaborative events on the topic of cybersecurity, featuring top forward-thinking industry experts, is happening at Slippery Rock University in April. SRU’s Center…
This even smaller credit card-sized e-reader has one tragic flaw
A credit-card sized e-reader with a big limitation.
Submit your nominations for Business Report’s Excellence in Health Care Awards
Nominations are now open for Business Report’s Excellence in Health Care Awards, which will celebrate leadership, innovation and measurable impact across the region’s health care ecosystem.
Sharks' Macklin Celebrini is breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
It's hard to do better than this.
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Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley installs 2026 leadership SPRINGFIELD — Judy Nevarez has been officially installed as the 2026 president of the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley (RAPV), a nonprofit trade association representing more than 1,800 real estate professionals throughout western Massachusetts. The installation took place during RAPV’s annual holiday celebration, which featured the Association’s 110th Installation […]
SBA names small-business awards for South Dakota
The leader of an entirely Native American-owned construction firm has been named South Dakota's Small Business Person of the Year.
Everyone wants to own a piece of the Bay Area’s new women’s sports franchise
From Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to former athletes including Abby Wambach and Natalie Coughlin, LOVB San Francisco has more than 50 owners.
Sharing her passion for science
By Danielle Rush Communications Specialist, Indiana University Kokomo Hisako Masuda, Indiana University Kokomo professor of biochemistry, was honored by the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) as its 2026 Distinguished Scholar. The award is given to an individual who is recognized by the IAS as having an exceptional record of scholarship. Recipients are selected from nominations submitted to its awards committee. “I was surprised,” said Masuda, who joined IU Kokomo’s faculty in 2013. “I feel there are many good scientists in the Academy, so I wasn’t expecting it at all.” Patrick Motl, dean of the School of Sciences, said the Academy recognizes up to one member per year, and that Masuda is the second or third IU Kokomo faculty member to receive the commendation. “Clearly this speaks to the strength of Dr. Masuda’s accomplishments in research and scholarship and that her work stands out amongst her peers in Indiana,” said Motl, who received the award in 2019. “Many of the institutions that participate in the IAS are undergraduate institutions or primarily undergraduate institutions, but even having that caveat, Dr. Masuda has built and maintains a very active research program in her lab, working exclusively with undergraduates. She is passionate about science and can share that passion with her students. To carry on a quality research program with so many students involved in so many projects is truly remarkable and I am glad that the IAS acknowledged that for Dr. Masuda.” The IAS specifically commended her for involving more than 50 undergraduates in her research in bacterial metabolism, genomics, and their phenotypic plasticity at IU Kokomo, and publishing 23 articles with many student co-authors. Masuda’s current work primarily focuses on biodegradation and chemical repurposing of nylon. Using soil bacteria, her lab studies bacterial biodegradation of nylon and other environmental pollutants. She applies principles of green chemistry while developing a method to convert nylon waste into other nontoxic polymers. In collaborative work with health scientists, her lab investigates gut microbiomes of Indiana native birds as well as human subjects in a clinical study. She became interested in converting plastic waste while earning her Ph.D. at Rutgers University, working on methods to remove environmental waste not using chemicals or other intrusive methods. She learned about Nylon 11, which is used in pipes for transferring oil, interior components for cars, catheters, and in other industrial hard plastics. Nylon 11 is nontoxic, she added, so it is safe to include students in the research. “Those are considered to be nonbiodegradable, and have to go to a landfill,” she said. “I thought if we could come up with a way to biodegrade it, that would make some kind of impact.” Eventually, she wants to develop a product that would convert nylon waste to something useful, and to reduce waste and microplastics in the environment. “That would be my goal at some point, that we can make that change, and also make people more aware of their use of plastics,” she said. “I hope students stop to think about what we can do as scientists to address issues currently impacting us.” She appreciates the IAS for its support of scientific research at Indiana institutions, and IU Kokomo and the School of Sciences for providing funding for students to attend the Academy’s annual meeting. She added that IU Kokomo has also supported her research with funding from the School of Sciences and Academic Affairs. “Without that, I couldn’t do my research,” she said. Masuda has also earned a Senior Research Grant from the IAS, IU Kokomo’s Distinguished Research Award, and the IU Kokomo Junior Faculty Annual Research Award. She is a Fellow of the Indiana Academy of Science. Education is KEY at Indiana University Kokomo.
Panoramic Health and West Coast Kidney Institute Launch Concord Cardio-Renal Research Institute to Advance Clinical Trials in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Disease
/PRNewswire/ -- Panoramic Science, the clinical research division of Panoramic Health, and West Coast Kidney Institute today announced the launch of the...