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Article Proposes New Approach for Specific Detection of Peroxynitrite

March 27, 2025

International collaboration results in new approach for specific detection of peroxynitrite.

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Study Highlights Potential of Mito-LND to Improve Prostate Cancer Treatment

January 14, 2025

International Journal of Molecular Sciences article highlights the potential of mitochondria-targeted lonidamine (LND) to improve prostate cancer treatment.

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Biophysics Names Vice Chairs

December 10, 2024

Dr. Francesca Marassi appointed three vice chairs within the 91九色视频 Department of Biophysics.

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Knowledge Changing Life in the Department of Biophysics

November 26, 2024

Drs. Kerschner and Costakos visited Biophysics as part of the Rounding with the Deans of the School of Medicine initiative.

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Biophysics Postdoc Nick Wood Receives F32

November 19, 2024

Nick Wood, PhD, postdoctoral researcher in the Marassi laboratory, has been awarded a three-year $225,000 Kirschstein-NRSA F32 by NIH/NIAID.

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Heidi Geiger Named Department Administrator for Biophysics

November 11, 2024

Heidi Geiger joined Biophysics as Department Administrator effective Nov. 11.

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Biophysics Authors Review the Role of SCFAs in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

October 7, 2024

The authors discuss the mechanisms and applications of SCFAs in preventing and mitigating cancer metastasis.

PagC, embedded in the bacterial cell membrane, changes to conformation from an extended tube at neutral pH to a conical wedge at acidic pH. This causes the surrounding membrane lipids to bend and form vesicles that ultimately pinch off from the bacterial membrane.

Recent Findings Open New Avenues for Antimicrobials and Vaccine Development

August 13, 2024

Scientists in the Department of Biophysics have discovered a new mechanism for microbial pathogens to sense and respond to host environmental pH and enhance the production of extracellular vesicles.

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Mitigation of Gut Bacterial Metabolism of Levodopa Could Enhance Its Efficacy

June 7, 2024

Communications Biology article discusses a promising therapeutic approach to enhancing the bioavailability of levodopa.

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Dr. Candice Klug Awarded S10 for ELEXSYS-II E500 X-Band CW EPR Spectrometer System

April 24, 2024

Dr. Klug was awarded a $471,670 S10 from the NIH to fund a new ELEXSYS-II E500 X-Band continuous-wave EPR spectrometer system.

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Dr. Jimmy Feix Receives R21 to Study Parkinson's Disease

April 24, 2024

Dr. Feix was awarded a $429,000 R21, titled "Modifying the Microbiome to Enhance L-dopa Therapy in Parkinson鈥檚 Disease," from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Dr. Kalyanaraman receiving an honorary degree from two individuals at Aix-Marseille University

Dr. Kalyanaraman Honored at Aix-Marseille University in France

April 22, 2024

Dr. Balaraman Kalyanaraman has received the Aix-Marseille University Doctor Honoris Causa title.

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Dr. Kyungsoo Shin Has Top Scoring Faculty Poster

March 25, 2024

Dr. Shin has winning poster presentation at Research Day 2024.

Induction of Nrf2-dependent antioxidant enzymes by butyrate and potential detoxification of ROS/RNS.

Authors Review Role of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Parkinson's Disease in Redox Biology Article

February 20, 2024

The review article examines the role of SCFAs in the gut and gut鈥揵rain axis in Parkinson's disease.

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Dr. Zielonka Awarded Multi-PI R01 Grant

February 2, 2024

Drs. Zielonka and You received a grant to study anticancer potential of mitochondria-targeted isothiocyanates.

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Dr. Mona Al-Gizawiy Awarded Two AHW Grants

January 1, 2024

The AHW Endowment awarded Dr. Al-Gizawiy grants to study glioblastoma and breast cancer.

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Dr. Jeannette Vasquez Vivar Receives Multi-PI R01 from NINDS

December 29, 2023

Dr. Vasquez Vivar and collaborators were awarded a R01 from the NINDS to investigate the mechanisms of motor deficits of cerebral palsy and congenital tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency.

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Letter to Editor of Cancer Communications Touts Great Clinical Potential of Mito-ATO

November 9, 2023

Dr. Kalyanaraman and international collaborators found that Mito-ATO promotes anti-lung cancer immunity.

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Article by Biophysics Researchers Selected as Antioxidants Cover Story

October 5, 2023

The authors discuss their work to develop the novel neuroprotective agent, TG15-132.

Reactive oxygen/nitrogen species formation and NETosis.

New Perspectives on OXPHOS-Targeting Drugs for Cancer

October 4, 2023

The authors recommend that TPP+-based drugs should undergo clinical trials in patients with cancer.

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Dr. Francesca Marassi Featured in Cancer Center Newsletter

October 3, 2023

Read the 91九色视频 Cancer Center's Oct. 3, 2023, newsletter for an interview with Dr. Marassi.

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Biophysics Researcher Publishes Review in Antioxidants

September 20, 2023

Dr. Subczynski and international co-authors published a review on the biophysical basis of oxygen regulation and its correlation with lens transparency.

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Froedtert & 91九色视频 Drive Patient Enrollment for Multicenter Glioblastoma Trial

September 13, 2023

Froedtert and 91九色视频 were the combined top accruing team for the multicenter ECOG-ACRIN EAF151 trial, a phase 2 glioblastoma study.

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Dr. Francesca Marassi Appointed to 91九色视频 Cancer Center Leadership Team

September 1, 2023

The 91九色视频 Cancer Center appointed Dr. Marassi as associate director of shared resources.

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Communication by 91九色视频 Researcher Discusses Use of DNP Technique to Overcome Low Sensitivity of NMR

August 3, 2023

Dr. Francesca Marassi and co-authors published an article in Biochemistry.

91九色视频 Scientist and International Team Awarded $13 Million NIH Program Project Grant to Study Calcifications in Diseases of Aging

July 17, 2023

This grant has tremendous potential to contribute to future diagnostic techniques and treatments.

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Enhanced Antiproliferative Effects of Mitochondria-Targeted N-acetylcysteine

May 15, 2023

Dr. Balaraman Kalyanaraman, Dr. Gang Cheng, and international collaborating researchers published an article in Scientific Reports that discusses mitochondria-targeted NAC.

The proposed antiproliferative and antioxidant potential of polyphenolic boronates in tumor mitochondria and the TME.

Biophysics Researchers Publish Study on Modified Polyphenols for Use in Cancer and Immune Therapies

February 15, 2023

Cancers article discusses the selective modification of several plant-based compounds that inhibit tumor growth in order to increase their potency.

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Biophysics Graduate Student Patrick Brennan Receives F31 Grant

January 19, 2023

Patrick Brennan, a Biophysics graduate student in the Lerch Lab, was awarded a two-year, $93,504 F31 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

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Sam Bobholz, Fifth-Year PhD Student in Biophysics, Wins Paper of the Season Award

September 27, 2022

Sam Bobholz won the fall Paper of the Season Award from the Graduate School for his paper, Radio-Pathomic Maps of Cell Density Identify Brain Tumor Invasion beyond Traditional MRI-Defined Margins.

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