Researchers in Purdue’s College of Pharmacy are leveraging the dual roles played by an enzyme found in both cancer cells and T cells to create a novel cancer immunotherapy compound. Zhong-Yin Zhang, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and head of the Borch Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, leads a team that has developed TP1L, a highly potent and selective small-molecule degrader.
At Purdue University, the pursuit of excellence at scale is a collective endeavor that relies heavily on the efforts of its dedicated and talented staff. From supporting faculty in their groundbreaking research to fostering student success to ensuring the seamless operation of the university's many functions, staff members play a pivotal role across campus. Purdue Today is recognizing these efforts with a new Staff Excellence series, which begins today with a feature on the Human Resources – Benefits team.
A multimedia production of Jack London’s “Call of the Wild” mixes performance, storytelling and projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, a Saint Bernard and Scottish collie mix. The performance is set for Sunday (Nov. 19) at Loeb Playhouse.
There is no shortage of ways for Purdue students and faculty to transport themselves from a classroom or lab in West Lafayette to an institution of higher learning in a foreign country. But for many, the Fulbright Program was the vehicle that thrust their educational trajectory to the international level.
It’s difficult to picture what grocery stores, restaurant menus and dinner plates would look like without innovations from Boilermakers. These giant leaps in food science include Stove Top stuffing, popcorn, apples and more.
Every day is a day to thank Kris Kirchner (University Residences). Her professionalism, leadership and organizational skills keep all of us in the UR Alumni and Guest Center on track. This semester in particular, she has kept us all informed and well scheduled while being short-staffed. Even with rolling out new locations and processes, things went super smooth. I appreciate so much that no matter how busy she is, Kris always provides a cheerful welcome to our student staff and guests alike. Thank you for all you do! — Kimberly Lanoue (University Residences)