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May 20, 2021

The COVID-19 Pandemic Vulnerability Index (PVI)

The COVID-19 Pandemic Vulnerability Index (PVI) Dr. David Reif has led teams at North Carolina State University, NIEHS, and Texas A&M University in developing the Pandemic Vulnerability Index (PVI) dashboard,…

May 17, 2021

Collaboration points to potential dangers of energy drinks

Dr. Yi-Hui Zhou and collaborators published research highlighting the potential cardiac health risks associated with popular energy drinks.

Oct 15, 2019

4D- quantitative structure–activity relationship modeling: making a comeback

Recent advances in machine learning and GPU-accelerated molecular dynamics are driving renewed interest in 4D quantitative structure–activity relationship (4D-QSAR) modeling for improved chemical and biological prediction analysis.

Oct 14, 2019

Adipocytes as Anticancer Drug Delivery Depot

Researchers developed engineered adipocytes as a targeted anticancer drug delivery system, using lipid metabolism and tumor-responsive therapeutics to improve antitumor efficacy and immune response.

Sep 18, 2019

USDA/NIFA grants awarded to faculty members Drs. David Rasmussen & Benjamin Callahan

Two faculty members, Dr. David Rasmussen and Dr. Benjamin Callahan, were awarded USDA NIFA grants through a new program called FACT.

Jun 27, 2019

“A Class Approach to Hazard Assessment of Organohalogen Flame Retardants”

A National Academies report outlines a class-based approach for assessing the health risks of organohalogen flame retardants.

May 1, 2019

System toxicological approaches to define and predict the toxicity of Perand Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

System toxicological approaches to define and predict the toxicity of Perand Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Jan 22, 2019

Five Questions with Fred Wright

NC State’s Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program showcases the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary excellence and field-leading faculty. Cluster faculty turn research into real-world solutions while providing students with well-rounded experiential education opportunities. We…

Dec 14, 2018

Periconceptional Dietary Patterns and Effects on Offspring Behavior

New research indicates that environmental factors during the periconceptional stages of pregnancy (pre-conception to early months of carrying) are associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring. Specifically, children born to mothers…

Oct 18, 2018

Measuring conflict in polyploid genomes

Arabidopsis thaliana, a small flowering plant in the mustard family, was the first plant to have its genome sequenced.  A. thaliana can be thought of as the “mouse model” of botanical…