Small Molecule: Big Impact. Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn, associate professor of chemistry, has designed and synthesized a novel, small molecule that might become a large weapon in the fight against prostate cancer. read more
New energy solutions like this solar-power golf cart charging station interest PhD student Matthew McDonough. Placed in January, the station has withstood the elements and created a tantalizing example of the effectiveness of alternative energy. (UTD Photo/Roxanne Minnish) read more
Venture Development Center startups park their way to the Shark Tank bank. Two Dallas startups with connections to the University of Texas at Dallas, YouPark and iLumi, have been called back for another audition for reality show Shark Tank. (UTD Photo/Roxanne Minnish) read more
"We just want students to be involved," said Dr. Bruce Gnade, vice president for research. (from left) Aaron Kotamarti, Xuhui Ning and Brenden Palmer each received an award during the April 4 Undergraduate Research Poster Contest. read more
After a decade's effort, Dr. Jie Zheng, assistant professor of chemistry, has developed three synthetic strategies to create luminescent metal nanoparticles with tunable size and surface chemistries.
To minimize nanotoxicity, his team has developed a class of luminescent metal nanoparticles that can be cleared from the body through urinary system but still serve as a new generation of contrast agents for early disease diagnosis.
Under the guidance of Dr. Zheng, Xuhui “Louis” Ning, a senior majoring in biochemistry, addressed the problem of tumor-targeting agents that can be toxic if they accumulate in the liver and spleen. Ning won top honors for his project in the emerging field of bionanotechnology. read more
