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Faculty members receive awards for teaching, research, and advising

Published: May 24, 2022

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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Three College of Science faculty members received awards during the 2022 Dean’s Luncheon for their work in either research, teaching, or advising.

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Class of 2022 College of Science Seniors honored at annual luncheon

Published: May 24, 2022

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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More than 50 seniors and 11 faculty members were recognized for outstanding achievements during the University of Notre Dame’s College of Science Dean’s Awards Luncheon.

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New pathway for DNA transfer discovered in tumor microenvironment

Published: March 30, 2022

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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University of Notre Dame researchers have discovered another way tumor cells transfer genetic material to other cells in their microenvironment, causing cancer to spread.

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Novel liquid coating on urinary catheters may reduce infections, Notre Dame study finds

Published: March 30, 2022

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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A new type of catheter, described in a recent paper in eLife, could potentially improve quality of life and reduce deaths related to bloodstream infection caused by catheter-induced urinary tract infections (CAUTI).

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Notre Dame researchers awarded grants to study treatments for breast cancer

Published: March 02, 2022

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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Two researchers at the University of Notre Dame have received grants for breast cancer research through the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA), which has a mission to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer.

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D’Souza-Schorey and Smith named as journal editors

Published: January 18, 2022

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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“I have been a proponent of open-access publishing because of the broad and inclusive reach it engenders,” D'Souza-Schorey said. “It is important to develop a journal editorial structure that is as diverse as the research community it represents, both scientifically and demographically.”

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New cell, shown to regulate heart rate, discovered at University of Notre Dame

Published: November 19, 2021

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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Researchers at the University of Notre Dame discovered a new type of cell in the heart that may help regulate heart rate, and could be an important key in understanding certain types of congenital heart defects and other diseases that involve the heart.

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2021 Notre Dame valedictorian and salutatorian share advice for success

Published: October 26, 2021

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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Madeline Owen and Alexis Waldschmidt, University of Notre Dame 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian, share about their journeys during their time at the University and describe several reasons why a sense of discovery, rather than a specific goal for high grades, helped them rank at the top of their class.

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LoSecco wraps up year as a Jefferson Science Fellow

Published: October 18, 2021

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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Physics Professor John LoSecco recently finished his term as one of 15 Jefferson Fellows for 2020-2021.  

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Disease Detectives: Student researchers partner with the county health department to track down mosquitoes

Published: October 13, 2021

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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The University’s Department of Biological Sciences began working with the St. Joseph County Health Department this summer to boost vector surveillance efforts.

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Notre Dame launches two-year Master of Science in Global Health program

Published: August 18, 2021

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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A two-year Master of Science in Global Health program will leverage the University of Notre Dame’s historical strength in infectious disease research to help students solidify interdisciplinary careers that will address health issues worldwide.

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Digital imaging of bald eagle nest reveals their diet

Published: August 17, 2021

Author: Deanna Csomo Ferrell

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During the 2018 season, the researchers found that the eagles brought back 135 prey items to the nest.

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