Early COVID-19 pandemic suspicions about dogs’ resistance to the disease have given way to a long-haul clinical data gap as new variants of the virus have emerged. A recent research literature review by Purdue University researchers, published in the journal Animals, highlights unanswered questions about the COVID-19 virus dynamics between dogs and humans.
When Betty Nelson discusses the Purdue campus of today – with accessible buildings and walkways and a thriving Disability Resource Center that serves thousands of students annually – she can’t help but think about the pioneers who helped make it so. Nelson thinks about the numerous faculty, administrators and friends who backed her efforts to support Boilermakers of all abilities.
Purdue University leaders, deans, assistant deans for research and faculty met in a Life Science Deep Dive session on Monday (March 27) to explore opportunities to deepen Purdue’s leadership in life sciences. President Mung Chiang, Executive Vice President for Research Karen Plaut and Provost Patrick Wolfe announced plans this month for the interactive session. A Life Sciences Summit is being planned for the fall.
As part of the university’s initiative to improve overall health and wellness throughout the Purdue community, the Center for Healthy Living on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus – in conjunction with the Lifestyle Medicine Institute – is again offering a redesigned version of its virtual, plant-based lifestyle intervention program. Related:Read about Sara Thomas’ experience with Pivio Health in ‘Purdue Pursuits’
