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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –
A biomedical engineering researcher at the University of Arkansas will receive a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the causes of endothelial cell dysfunction, which significantly contributes to many diabetes-related vascular complications and cardiovascular disorders. The research will help medical researchers better understand the molecular mechanisms for endothelial cell dysfunction and will guide the development of new therapies for diabetes-related vascular problems.
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An interdisciplinary
team of researchers led by Yanbin Li, professor of biological engineering in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, has developed a portable biosensor for in-field, rapid screening of avian influenza virus.
A biomedical engineering researcher at the University of Arkansas has received grants totaling $420,000 -- $200,000 from the National Institutes of Health and $220,000 from the Arkansas Biosciences Institute to continue work on developing a novel means to detect and measure glucose concentrations within cells. The research will help scientists understand the human body’s complex mechanisms for controlling blood-glucose levels and could lead to a more effective treatment for diabetes.
Modernizing an ancient method of producing energy, a Division of Agriculture engineering researcher at the University of Arkansas has developed a system that addresses two major problems associated with poultry farming. By using poultry litter as fuel, the system will help protect the environment and could reduce individual farmers’ energy costs by as much as 80 percent.
Otto J. Loewer, BAEG Professor and Director of the University of Arkansas Economic Development Institute (UAEDI), recently completed his officer responsibilities by serving as past-president of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), an international organization with 9,000 members in 107 countries. ASABE was founded in 1907 and celebrated its centennial at its annual meeting held June 17-20, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN. One highlight of this meeting was a presentation by former President Bill Clinton.
Marty Matlock
