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Brady Hardiman
Purdue researchers find new ways to track invasive species

We tend to think of green landscapes as healthy ones. But Brady Hardiman, an associate professor of forestry and natural resources and environmental and ecological engineering, knows that’s not always the case. In fact, if it’s early...

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Purdue Agriculture announces new department leaders

Bernie Engel, Purdue University’s Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, has appointed new leaders for the departments of Agricultural Economics and Forestry and Natural Resources.

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Breast cancer drug Supinoxin shows potential for small-cell lung cancer in new tests

Purdue University scientists have identified the Supinoxin molecule as a possible new therapy for small cell lung cancer.

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Carrying on Pat’s dream: One family’s gift inspires future animal caregivers

"A lifelong love of animals and a smile to share with everyone," are the words Don Trainor would use to describe his late son, Patrick Trainor. "Pat," as his dad lovingly calls him, was destined to be a veterinarian and a Boilermaker. Like many kids, Patrick's love of animals started very young. "One of my fondest memories of Pat was around 8-years-old after I had just married my wife, Polly, Pat’s stepmom,” Trainor said. “We had six boys between us. We were blending a family, and instead of having another baby, we agreed to get a family dog. Pat made it his goal to be sure we would find the perfect fit. He did all kinds of research to find the best dog for our newly blended family and decided we would get a pug."

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