OXFORD, Miss. – Sometimes parents are the best role models to follow. Kristie Willett may be an example of that. Lynn B. Willett, now a retired animal science and toxicology professor from Ohio State University, showed his daughter, Kristie, the world of toxicology from a young age. Kristie attended her first Society of Toxicology, orRead the story …
Kristie Willett Receives University’s Top Research Award
BioMolecular Sciences chair shares toxicology expertise with students, community
May 6, 2022 by
Biologist Helps Unlock Secrets of Galapagos Tortoises
Ryan C. Garrick publishes results of DNA comparisons in the journal Heredity
May 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor’s comparisons between two lineages of Galapagos tortoises is yielding new insights into the evolution of the ancient species, as well as opening new doors for biologists to study evolution. Ryan C. Garrick, associate professor of biology, co-authored a paper on “A new lineage of Galapagos giant tortoisesRead the story …
Engineer’s Research Charting New Waters in Fluid Studies
Wen Wu receives EPSCoR grant to study applications of novel drag-reducing approach
April 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sharks have a built-in drag-reducing system in the scales that line their bodies. A University of Mississippi mechanical engineer is trying to use that same approach to make airplanes go faster and use less fuel, help pipelines pump more oil with less effort and even help doctors treat chronic lung ailments. WenRead the story …
Engineer Receives NSF Award to Help Develop Better Immunotherapies
Prestigious award for Thomas Werfel supports studies into targeted vaccines and cancer treatments
April 13, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thomas Werfel, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Mississippi, has received a Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, award from the National Science Foundation. The CAREER award, a five-year grant for $597,638, will fund Werfel’s efforts to create innovative biomaterials that will help human immune systems respond better toRead the story …
Physics Students Investigate Great Mysteries of the Universe
Undergraduates conduct particle physics research with Belle II experiment
April 6, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four physics majors are working with a University of Mississippi professor and an international team of scientists to search for new particles and interactions that may help solve big questions about the universe. Along the way, they’re getting a head start on their own research careers. The students – Paul Gebeline, SakulRead the story …
Riding on Red Blood Cells
Professor's drug delivery research could improve treatment options for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis
March 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor and her team of researchers are working on new ways to use red blood cells and platelets to transport chemotherapies and other medicines to specific areas of the body, which could greatly reduce patients’ side effects. Eden Tanner, UM assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has beenRead the story …
Up for the Count
Mathematics professor Micah Milinovich receives NSF funding for number theory research
March 16, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Numbers are Micah Milinovich’s passion. A respected mathematician, the University of Mississippi professor of mathematics has spent years studying the properties of integers and recently was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to fund his research. Milinovich’s award for “The Distribution of Zeros of L-Functions and Related Questions” supports his research inRead the story …
Researcher Examines Molecular Causes Behind Heart Disease
Biomedical engineer Nikki Reinemann lands American Heart Association grant
March 9, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nikki Reinemann, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Mississippi, is using a three-year grant from the American Heart Association to delve into the underlying causes of heart disease. Reinemann hopes that her work may help physicians find ways to prevent and treat heart disease, the nation’s No. 1 causeRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Partners with doTERRA on Essential Oil Research
Agreement expands relationship to include expanded studies on consistency, purity and potency
March 2, 2022 by
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah and OXFORD, Miss. – Health and wellness company dōTERRA and the University of Mississippi National Center for Natural Products Research, based within the UM School of Pharmacy, have agreed to a five-year research partnership that will focus on establishing quality standards for the essential oil industry. As part of the partnership, NCNPRRead the story …
Army R&D Center Partners with Universities on Graphene Research
University's Center for Graphene Research and Innovation to create testing facility for emerging applications
February 24, 2022 by
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center have started working with multiple applications for graphene, from graphene-infused asphalt and concrete to water filtration systems. This research has led to the development of a new initiative that brings together top research institutions and experts from the University of Mississippi, Jackson StateRead the story …