A Purdue University research team has revealed complex new details about the function of a key protein shared by mammals, including humans. Many cancers result when this DNA methyltransferase protein goes awry. The findings, from a study led by a postdoctoral fellow and a graduate student, also include contributions by five undergraduate students.
The American Society for Nutrition inducted Department of Nutrition Science faculty members Dennis Savaiano, the Virginia C. Meredith Professor of Nutrition Policy and dean emeritus, and Richard Mattes, Distinguished Professor of Foods and Nutrition, into the ASN Class of 2023 Fellows at the ASN Nutrition Conference.
Purdue for Life — created in 2020 by uniting the Purdue Alumni Association and the University Development Office — helps people who love Purdue stay connected, get involved and give back. The foundation drives and coordinates all alumni-related activities and works with alumni, friends and fans to garner support for the university.
Thanks to Teresa Rohler (Procurement Services) for simply saying, “Can you give me a call?” when email explanations just aren’t enough. I appreciate her taking ownership of walking me through some things related to expense reports to help ensure our folks are being reimbursed appropriately and without delay. – Mary Grisham (IT Teaching and Learning Technologies)
