- Wayne State receives second year funding from the New Economy Initiative to build technology commercialization efforts
DETROIT — Wayne State University received notice of a $820,398 grant from the New Economy Initiative for Southeast...
- Wayne State University names Joan C. Dunbar as associate vice president of technology commercialization
DETROIT — Hilary Ratner, Ph.D., vice president for research at Wayne State University, announced the appointment of Joan...
- Wayne State researcher aims to make STEM education more accessible to Native American students
Detroit – Underrepresented minorities comprise approximately 30 percent of the U.S. population, but only 10 percent are...
- Wayne State University researcher’s technique helps robotic vehicles find their way, help humans
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher understands that the three most important things about real estate also...
- Wayne State University researcher's technique can help nanoparticles deliver drug treatments
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher has successfully tested a technique that can lead to more effective use of...
- Wayne State researcher appointed adjunct foreign professor at prestigious Karolinska Institute
Detroit – Mark R. Luborsky, Ph.D., director of aging and health disparities research in the Institute of Gerontology...
- Wayne State professor selected to receive WSU's Career Development Chair Award
Vaibhav Diwadkar
DETROIT - Vaibhav Diwadkar, Ph.D., associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral...
- WSU study examines relationship between '91 Gulf War exposure, birth outcomes
Bengt Arnetz
Hikmet Jamil...
- Wayne State professor elected president-elect of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Gerald Feldman
DETROIT - Gerald Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.M.G., Wayne State University School of Medicine...
- Wayne State research finds psychological vulnerable older adults are more susceptible to experience fraud
Detroit – Researchers at Wayne State University, in collaboration with Illinois Institute of Technology, recently...
- Wayne State University biotech startup, Advaita, to participate in new Michigan I-Corps program
DETROIT - Advaita, a Plymouth, MI biotechnology startup company spun out from Wayne State University, is one of 25 companies...
- Wayne State University researchers seek calcium channels to target cancer tumors
Rod Braun Bruce Berkowitz
DETROIT — Two Wayne State University researchers are...
- Crime rate calculation method due for overhaul, Wayne State University researchers say
David Merolla, Ph.D.
Zavin Nazaretian...
- eTraining Self-Tests now on Blackboard
Tests for eTraining modules can now be found on Blackboard using your Access ID and Password. In the "My Classes"...
- Tipping points: Restaurant service linked to customer demographics, race, Wayne State University researcher finds
DETROIT — Restaurant servers are more likely to give better service to patron types they believe are more inclined to tip...
- Wayne State University researcher chronicles, gives new name to exhaustion suffered by cancer treatment patients
DETROIT — The fatigue experienced by patients undergoing cancer treatments has long been recognized by health care...
- Wayne State technology licensed by RetroSense Therapeutics receives Notice of Allowance for U.S. patent application for new approaches to vision restoration
DETROIT — Technology to restore vision through the use of a component of green algae developed by Dr. Zhuo-Han Pan...
- Study led by Wayne State researcher shows airborne dust in urban areas is primary culprit in rise and fall of lead levels in children
DETROIT – A team of researchers led by Shawn P. McElmurry, Ph.D., P.E., assistant professor of civil and environmental...
- Wayne State University professor selected for prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship
DETROIT — Wen Li, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry in Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and...
- Wayne State University researcher’s techniques enable more, faster testing of biological liquids
DETROIT — Two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants to a Wayne State University researcher could amount to far more...
- WSU neuroscientists capture brain connectivity in human fetuses
Wayne State University School of Medicine researchers have shown for the first time that brain connectivity in human fetuses...
- Long-distance love: technology can help relationships survive this Valentine’s Day, Wayne State University researcher says
DETROIT — Whether they’re in the same house or continents apart this Valentine’s Day, romantic partners have...
- Benign breast disease factors could put African-American women at risk for cancer, Wayne State University researcher finds
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher has identified characteristics in benign breast disease associated with...
- Ants’ behavior leads to Wayne State University researcher’s method for optimizing product development time, costs
DETROIT – Trying to find just the right balance of time spent in meetings and time performing tasks is a tough problem...
- Wayne State University physicians embark on study to improve identification of women at high risk of stroke
DETROIT— A team of Wayne State University School of Medicine physicians will seek to develop methods to better identify...
- Michigan’s University Research Corridor R&D Spending Growth Surpasses Other Leading U.S. Research Clusters
URC responsible for $15.5 billion in statewide economic impact, 74,000 direct and indirect Michigan jobs, $375 million in state...
- Wayne State University researcher to evaluate success of text message diabetes intervention
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher has received a combined $36,000 in grants from the Southeastern Michigan...
- Wayne State University biotech startup Advaita receives prestigious NIH CAP award
Sorin Draghici, Ph.D.
DETROIT - Advaita Corporation, a spinout company from Wayne State University, was...
- Wayne State University researcher working to make intersections safer
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher is part of a federally funded effort that could lead to safer...
- Wayne State University researchers publish important study on problem gambling
DETROIT — Pathological gambling affects up to 2 percent of the population in North America, and as legalized gambling...
- Computer network upgrades will put Wayne State University researchers in the fast lane
DETROIT – Researchers at Wayne State University are about to experience a power surge in the ability to do their jobs...
- Environment-genetics combination appears linked to children’s early antisocial behavior, Wayne State University researcher finds
DETROIT - Both nature and nurture appear to be significant factors in early antisocial behaviors of adopted children, a Wayne...
- Wayne State University researcher’s work could result in shorter, sharper MRI scans, earlier diagnoses
Diagnoses of cancer, heart disease, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis could happen faster with technology being developed by a...
- Wayne State University researcher part of international effort to understand chemical movement, processes in oceans
DETROIT - From the middle of the country, a Wayne State University researcher is working to advance understanding of the...
- Wayne State study focuses on returning wounded soldiers to meaningful civilian lives
Cathy Lysack, Ph.D.
Mark Luborsky, Ph.D...
- High-strength material advancements at Wayne State University may lead to new, life-saving steel
DETROIT— There has been great advancements in the development of the high-strength steel and the need for additional...
- Wayne State University receives Grand Challenges Explorations grants for groundbreaking research in global health and development
Jeffrey Withey, Ph.D.
Paul Kilgore, M.P.H., M.D...
- New book on physics principles by Wayne State professor explains life as we know it
DETROIT — A new book that delves into the unexpected properties of life at the nanoscale was released this week by Basic...
- Wayne State University startup biotech company receives Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund award
Sorin Draghici, Ph.D.
DETROIT - Advaita Corporation, a startup company based on technology developed at...
- Wayne State University chemist’s research, podcast featured in prominent journal
A Wayne State University researcher’s take on the current state of brain chemical analysis is the cover story in a recent...
- Teen conference at Wayne State turns strangers into friends
DETROIT — Michigan’s longest-running teen conference continues at Wayne State University on Tuesday, Oct. 30, when...
- Wayne State NIDA-funded researcher named fellow of the American Psychological Association; presents research at numerous professional meetings in 2012
DETROIT - Dr. Steven Ondersma, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences in Wayne State...
- WSU researchers find the missing link between mental health disorders and chronic diseases in Iraq war refugees
Subjects who fled Iraq after Gulf War were 43 times more likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea
DETROIT – Wayne...
- Institute of Gerontology employee wins top ‘Ability is Ageless’ award
DETROIT — Odessa Jackson won a Most ABLE award from Operation ABLE of Michigan for her positive work ethic, special...
- New treatments for epilepsy, behavioral disorders could result from Wayne State University studies
Jeff Loeb, M.D., Ph.D.
Three studies conducted as part of Wayne State University’s Systems Biology of...
- Wayne State University researcher receives NSF funding to lay scientific foundation for operations of patient-centered medical home models
Kai Yang, Ph.D.
DETROIT — The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model is an emerging team-based...
- Wayne State University establishes veterinary care partnerships with four animal shelters
DETROIT — Wayne State University announced partnerships with four local animal shelters to provide veterinary care for...
- CDC funds Wayne State University research to understand, prevent teen dating violence
Poco Kernsmith, Ph.D.
Joanne Smith-Darden, Ph.D...
- Wayne State University research team proposes new type of nanocarriers to treat cancer and inflammatory diseases
A Wayne State University (WSU) research team in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has developed a...
- International ‘ENCODE’ project reveals function of human genome; Massive catalog ‘like Google Maps for the human genome,’ includes work by WSU professor
Detroit – Leonard Lipovich’s determination to prove genetic matter once deemed “junk” has a place in...
- Wayne State employee appointed to state commission on aging
LANSING, Mich. – Patricia Rencher, community education coordinator for the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State...
- Wayne State University researchers say adolescent smoking prevention programs still critical
DETROIT — While many might see the case for programs to prevent adolescent cigarette smoking as already made, a pair of...
- Wayne State University researcher’s flexible electronics technology could lead to new health care, medical uses
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher has developed technology that opens new possibilities for health care and...
- New fetal cell collection method could improve genetic analysis, disorder detection, Wayne State University researchers say
DETROIT — Wayne State University researchers are testing a way to determine the status of fetal chromosomes that could...
- State of Michigan adopts NIH’s PRB progesterone therapy to combat infant mortality
DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has unveiled the state’s Infant Mortality Reduction...
- Wayne State research team finds possible clue to progression of MS
DETROIT — Wayne State University School of Medicine researchers, working with colleagues in Canada, have found that one...
- Trust in management, supervisors is key to avoiding correctional staff job burnout, Wayne State University researcher finds
DETROIT — Correctional facility employees who trust supervisors and management are less likely to experience job burnout...
- Wayne State University teams up with MIT to discover how brain mechanisms for memory retrieval differ between children and adults
DETROIT — Neuroscientists from Wayne State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are taking a...
- Wayne State University researcher’s program targets safer river fishing, anglers’ health
DETROIT — While Michigan environmental programs are slowly reducing toxins in lakes and rivers, human consumption of...
- Algae extract increases good cholesterol levels, Wayne State University researcher finds
Detroit - A Wayne State University researcher has found that an extract from algae could become a key to regulating...
- Wayne State University part of team that discovered new subatomic particle; WSU scientists available for comment regarding July 4 CERN announcement
DETROIT — At a seminar held at CERN today in Geneva, Switzerland, the ATLAS and CMS experiments presented their latest...
- Wayne State University researcher seeks to understand link between obesity, flu severity
DETROIT — The recent H1N1 flu pandemic was found to be particularly dangerous to obese people, and a Wayne State...
- Wayne State University researcher’s work could be big step toward anti-diabetes drug compounds
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher is seeking to better understand what triggers the death of a type of cell...
- Wayne State University researcher seeks to understand effect of dog-human interaction on social skills
DETROIT — It may seem intuitive to believe that working with animals has a positive effect on people, but a Wayne State...
- Wayne State University receives ‘gold seal’ for research protections
DETROIT — Following a rigorous evaluation process, Wayne State University’s research program involving human...
- WSU study finds overwhelming evidence of hidden heart disease in hypertensive African-Americans
DETROIT — A Wayne State University School of Medicine study has found that an overwhelming majority of African-American...
- Wayne State University researcher examines protein’s role in diabetic retinopathy
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher believes a protein that fails to reach the nucleus of retinal cells may...
- Wayne State University researcher’s information technology solution helps disabled make better wheelchair selections
DETROIT — A Wayne State University researcher has introduced computer technology that makes it easier for people who need...
- Perinatology Research Branch at Wayne State University/DMC discover window of opportunity to prevent cerebral palsy
Researchers at the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Health, located at the Wayne State University...
- New Policy on Required Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research Announced
Wayne State University is committed to complying with the requirements of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the...
- Wayne State University researcher designs multilingual instruction materials for world’s largest mall
Housing 1,200 stores, an underwater zoo, a SEGA indoor theme park, an Olympic-size ice rink, a 22-screen Cineplex and the...
- First road in Michigan newly designated on National Register of Historic Places; nominated by Wayne State anthropology student
DETROIT—Daniel Harrison, an anthropology graduate student in Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and...
- Wayne State University researcher appointed to Great Lakes Science Advisory Board by IJC
DETROIT—Carol Miller, Ph.D., P.E., professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne...
- WAYNE COUNTY IS VANGUARD SITE FOR LAUNCH OF NATIONAL CHILDREN’S STUDY IN MICHIGAN
Detroit -The Michigan Alliance of the National Children’s Study (MANCS) today announced the launch of the National...
- Detroit-based NextCAT Inc. secures $250,000 to commercialize biodiesel technology developed at Wayne State University
DETROIT—January 26, 2011. NextCAT Inc., a Detroit-based company, announced that it has received $250,000 in seed funding...
- Speaking the same language means better health care quality, Wayne State University study finds
Hector M. González
DETROIT—Wayne State University researchers have found that...
- Wayne State University study predicts risk of memory loss in healthy, older adults
John Woodard, Ph.D.
DETROIT— The combined results of a genetic blood test and a five-minute functional...
- Wayne State University researcher partners with West Virginia University to ease information overload for software developers
Andrian Marcus, Ph.D.
Wayne State University
Modern technologies, including the...
- Wayne State University scientist named AAAS fellow
DETROIT—A Wayne State University faculty member is among the 503 newly elected fellows of the American Association for...
- Wayne State University researchers determine quake’s effect on mortality and well-being of Port-au-Prince residents - Data collected pre- and post-quake used in UN Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
Photo by Fred W. Baker, III, courtesy of DoD
DETROIT—Four months after Michigan researchers conducted...
- Wayne State University researcher receives grant to develop text messaging system to aid treatment of hypertension in African Americans
In recent years, cell phones have been used in many sophisticated ways to make daily life easier. Now, one Wayne State...
- Wayne State University study shows one third of U.S. babies are obese or at risk for obesity
DETROIT—A study led by Brian Moss of Wayne State University’s School of Social Work reveals that one third of...
- Wayne State University’s McGregor Memorial Conference Center among seven Michigan sites added to National Register of Historic Places
DETROIT— On Jan. 3, 2011, the State Historic Preservation Office announced the addition of seven Michigan sites to the...
- WSU researchers capture 25 percent of DOD's Concept Award grants
Alexander Gow
Jeffrey Loeb...
- WSU researcher awarded $718,000 NSF grant to study mechanism of gene looping
DETROIT—Athar Ansari, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and...
- Wayne State University civil engineering faculty members receive Safe Routes to School grant to improve child pedestrian safety
A recent grant awarded to faculty members in Wayne State University’s Transportation Research Group (WSU-TRG) aims to...
- Wayne State University offers first U.S. Industrial Engineering doctorate program for working executives
DETROIT—Wayne State University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering now offers managers and...
- Wayne State University’s Michigan Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science Selects the OnCore® Informatics Platform to Support Centralized Clinical Research Operations
MADISON, Wis. (January 3, 2011) – In support of its new Michigan Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science...
- Wayne State University researcher’s paper in Nature reveals how a protein-enzyme interaction provides clues to understanding and managing serious diseases
A partnering between a protein-editing enzyme and its protein cousin helps shape the mechanism underlying infections such as...
- Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher receives NIH grant to combat osteoporosis
A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher has received a $228,000 national grant to investigate the mechanism of a...
- WSU researcher shows husbands’ work worries are linked to wives’ higher stress hormones - Happy marriages reduce impact of women’s work-related stress
Richard B. Slatcher, Ph.D.
DETROIT— With its many pressures, the workplace can be a stress hub...
- WSU researcher awarded $1 million NIH grant for cardiovascular disease study
DETROIT—Patrick J. Mueller, Ph.D., assistant professor of physiology in Wayne State University’s School of...
- Study by Wayne State University researcher reveals eyeblink conditioning may help assess children with fetal alcohol exposure
DETROIT—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an irreversible disorder in children that affects the learning centers...
- URC honored with Catalyst for ‘making Michigan a better place’
DEARBORN, Mich. – The University Research Corridor has been awarded the 2010 Catalyst award from Michigan Emerging for...
- Wayne State University researcher discovers new molecular target for developing new treatments for cardiomyopathy and heart failure
J.P. Jin, M.D., Ph.D.
Mutations that are detrimental to the heart when occurring alone restore heart health...
- Wayne State University study reveals rubber-like property of nanoconfined water, ends scientific debate
Peter M. Hoffmann, Ph.D.
DETROIT—Identifying water’s behavior when confined at the molecular...
- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Josephine Ford Cancer Center and Wayne State University Partner to Address Cancer Disparities in Southeast Michigan - $4 MILLION NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE GRANT SPURS SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN PARTNERS AGAINST CANCER
Terrance Albrecht, Ph.D.
DETROIT – Three institutions dedicated to health, innovative science and...
- Wayne State University engineering professor receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
DETROIT - Pamela J. VandeVord, associate professor of biomedical engineering at Wayne State University, was among 85...
- Wayne State Researcher receives nearly $3.4 million from National Institutes of Health to test psychological therapies for fibromyalgia
Mark Lumley, Ph.D.
A Wayne State University researcher is investigating whether therapy that focuses on...
- Wayne State University professor inducted to the National Academy of Kinesiology
Jeff Martin, Ph.D.
DETROIT—Jeff Martin, Ph.D., professor of exercise and sport science in Wayne State...
- Wayne State University study shows teens provide socially acceptable responses even in the face of impending drug testing
DETROIT—A recent study by researchers at Wayne State University showed that both teens and parents substantially...
- Wayne State University researcher serves as guest editor of special issue of Journal of Health and Social Behavior - Anniversary issue compiles major insights from 50 years of medical sociology research
A Wayne State University researcher is the senior editor of a special 50th anniversary issue of Journal of Health and Social...
- Wayne State University researcher reviews link between frataxin and iron-sulfur clusters - Research offers clues to mechanisms behind childhood-onset disorder, Friedreich’s ataxia
DETROIT—Friedreich’s ataxia is a childhood-onset disorder that causes progressive sensory and muscle loss. The...
- Wayne State University researcher receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to develop smaller, more predictable computer systems
Detroit - A Wayne State researcher is working to understand how to squeeze the most applications into the smallest, lightest...
- Wayne State University professor awarded up to $12.8 million from NIH to address antimicrobial resistance
Keith S. Kaye, M.D., M.P.H.
DETROIT—On Oct. 19, 2010, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...
- NSF funds WSU researcher’s educational e-learning project for sustainable design and manufacturing
DETROIT— Kyoung-Yun Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor in Wayne State University’s Department of Industrial and...
- Detroit-based NextCAT Inc. secures $250,000 from Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund to commercialize biodiesel technology developed at Wayne State University’s National Biofuels Energy Lab
DETROIT—October 18, 2010. NextCAT Inc., a Detroit-based company, announced that it has received $250,000 in seed funding...
- Wayne State University researcher identifies possible cause for neurodegenerative Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 4J disorder
DETROIT– A Wayne State University researcher has identified a novel regulatory mechanism that may be the cause behind the...
- Wayne State University study on combination of routine tests predicts risk of cognitive decline
DETROIT— The combined results of a genetic blood test and a five-minute functional MRI successfully classified more than...
- Wayne State University and Children’s Hospital of Michigan to enhance neonatal and pediatric training for nursing students and nurses using new simulation technologies
DETROIT–On Sept. 17, 2010, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $130.8...
- Wayne State University researcher’s ADHD study begins testing phase - Results to help develop “better targeted and age-appropriate cognitive and behavioral therapy” for ADHD
Jeffrey Stanley, Ph.D.
DETROIT— Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 4.5 million...
- Wayne State University professor named American Chemical Society Fellow
Dr. James Rigby
DETROIT— James Rigby, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State...
- Study by professors at Wayne State University shows children born to older drinking mothers show significantly more attention deficits
Dr. Lisa M. Chiodo
DETROIT— Identifying maternal characteristics that increase the risk of Fetal...
- WSU researcher receives more than $1.7 million from the National Institutes of Health to continue study of congenital abnormality in children
Tej K. Mattoo, M.D.
DETROIT—Tej K. Mattoo, M.D., professor and chief of Pediatric Nephrology at Wayne...
- Chief of the National Institutes of Health’s Perinatology Research Branch at Wayne State University named Crain’s Detroit Business Health Care Hero
DETROIT—Crain’s Detroit Business announced today its 2010 Health Care Heroes. Roberto Romero, M.D., chief of the...
- Wayne State University researcher uncovers measuring technique for conditions of early universe - Milestone could lead to answers to fundamental questions in physics
DETROIT – A Wayne State University researcher has devised a groundbreaking measurement technique that could vastly...
- Guy Stern, WSU distinguished professor emeritus, to receive award from the Society for Contemporary American Literature in German
DETROIT — Guy Stern, Ph.D., distinguished professor emeritus at Wayne State University, will receive the Geertje...
- WSU medical article named as one of the most significant published in 2009
DETROIT—A study and subsequent article by a Wayne State University School of Medicine professor concerning death rates...
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure® awards $1.2 million for innovative breast cancer research at the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University
Dr. Angelika Burger
Dr. Neb Duric...
- WSU researcher receives funding to study risk mechanisms among adolescent females who were sexually abused as children
Valerie Simon, Ph.D.
DETROIT—A Wayne State University researcher has received an award from the...
- WSU researcher receives Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation grant to determine benefits of administering oxygen to end-of-life patients
Margaret L. Campbell
DETROIT– Margaret L. Campbell, Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor of nursing in the...
- Wayne State University wins 2010 Campus Technology Innovators award
DETROIT — On July 19, administrators from Wayne State University’s Computing & Information Technology...
- Wayne State University study shows combined behavioral interventions best way to reduce heart disease risk
Detroit — A study led by a Wayne State University researcher shows that combining counseling, extended follow-up with a...
- When education is not enough: Wayne State University researcher examines septic system failure, critiques government response
DETROIT — Poorly maintained septic systems result in severely polluted bodies of water and contribute to tens of...
- Can Aspirin Prolong a Healthy Life? Wayne State University to test the benefits of aspirin
DETROIT— In an effort to extend the length of a disability-free life for older adults, researchers from Wayne State...
- Wayne State University receives $2.6 million National Institutes of Health grant to investigate stress resiliency of Iraqi refugees
DETROIT — A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher will conduct one of the largest studies ever on stress...
- Wayne State University student entrepreneurs pursue their first startup companies with summer program at TechTown
DETROIT – Talking to investors, planning a budget, learning about legal rights – these are just a few of the...
- Detroit-based NextCAT Inc. awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to commercialize biodiesel technology developed at Wayne State University’s National Biofuels Energy Lab
DETROIT—NextCAT Inc., a Detroit-based company, announced today that it has received an award from the National Science...
- Wayne State University professor receives prestigious National Institutes of Health training grant - Award will prepare future leaders of endocrine research
DETROIT—Abdul Abou-Samra, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine, physiology and molecular genetics in the School of Medicine...
- Wayne State University professor receives two distinguished awards for contributions to interdisciplinary research and education
DETROIT— A Wayne State University professor of humanities in the Department of English and member of the WSU Academy of...
- Wayne State University researcher recommends dramatic shift in cancer research - New study supports a move from gene to genome-based studies
DETROIT– For decades, cancer has been believed to be caused by a sequential accumulation of common gene mutations, with...
- URC reports energy gains; announces three joint symposia
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Michigan’s University Research Corridor Thursday announced steady progress on recent...
- Wayne State faculty member helps Detroit Public School students use theatre to educate peers about nutrition
DETROIT– As public knowledge about healthy food alternatives in Detroit becomes more widespread, one Wayne State faculty...
- Wayne State University names Melissa Runge-Morris, M.D., director of the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
DETROIT—The Office of the Vice President for Research at Wayne State University has announced the appointment of Melissa...
- Wayne State spinoff SenSound highlighted in national report on economic benefits of federally funded, university-based research
DETROIT - A Wayne State University spinoff company is highlighted in a national report that shows how investment in basic...
- Wayne State study links early childhood socioeconomic factors and later life disability
Hector González, Ph.D.
Having parents with a low level of education or an absent or deceased father...
- TechTown startup wins $200k grant for revolutionary stem cell technology developed by Wayne State University
DETROIT, May 3, 2010— MitoStem, a startup company in TechTown’s SmartStart business accelerator program, has...
- Wayne State University study shows humans and elephants took similar evolutionary paths to develop large brains
Morris Goodman
Derek Wildman...
- Wayne State University researcher receives $1.3 million NIH grant to develop compounds that may inhibit tumor growth
DETROIT– Suppressing an enzyme that promotes tumor growth is the goal of a $1.3 million study led by Wayne State...
- Wayne State University ranks among the top universities with the greatest share of women chemistry faculty
DETROIT—Chemical & Engineering News recently released a survey of the number of women chemistry professors at the top...
- Wayne State University students selected as finalists in Microsoft’s U.S. Imagine Cup technology competition - Vote for Michigan’s only student tech innovation team and follow along as they travel to Washington, D.C., to showcase their project
DETROIT—A student team from Wayne State University has been dreaming up ways to solve the world’s toughest problems...
- WSU undergraduate researchers to take 40-hour, cross-country train ride to national conference
DETROIT– A caravan of Wayne State students will make its way to Montana this month to present a wide variety of...
- Detroit-based NextCAT Inc. signs an option agreement for Wayne State University biodiesel technology
DETROIT—April 1, 2010. NextCAT Inc., a Detroit-based company, announced today that it has signed an option agreement for...
- WSU researcher receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to develop tools to help programmers understand and manage large software systems
Increasing the speed and efficiency by which computer programmers manage large amounts of computer code is the goal of a Wayne...
- Wayne State leads first-ever study focused on effects of threat of legal action on pregnant women abusing drugs or alcohol
Studies show that 25 percent to 50 percent of people receiving treatment for substance abuse report some formal pressure to do...
- Wayne State University and Macomb Community College launch executive advisory committee for electric drive vehicle technology programs funded by DOE-ARRA stimulus
DETROIT—Wayne State University and Macomb Community College recently announced the executive advisory committee for a new...
- Wayne State University and Karmanos researchers successfully freeze, eradicate breast cancer cells using cryotherapy - Study results show potential for new treatment method
A team of doctors from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University's School of Medicine recently...
- Twelve-year study by Wayne State faculty shows term limits for Michigan legislators have negatively impacted state - Term limits eliminate expertise, dissolve important checks and balances
DETROIT– State legislators spend less time monitoring state agencies since the introduction of term limits for Michigan...
- Michigan’s research universities start transportation consortium
Transportation research has always been a long-term interest of the University Research Corridor, but now the URC will step up...
