At the nexus of chemistry, biology and atmospheric and oceanic sciences, Dr. Cassar's research is directed at furthering our understanding of the feedbacks between climate and the cycling of elements such as carbon and oxygen. Oceanic carbon is important in numerous ways. There is 50-60 times more c ...

But nature's services are being compromised by the rapid loss of species from our planet. We are going to lose between one-third, and one-half of all species on Earth in our lifetime. We do not have the time, money, or people to save them all. Dr. Brad Cardinale, of the University of Michigan, works ...

Current research projects include: Cortical Spreading Depression (CSD): CSD is a pathological condition of the brain that is the basis of migraine aura (defects in the visual field that many migraine patients experience prior to headache attack) and closely related to other brain diseases s ...

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is one of, if not the most prevalent variation of muscular dystrophy diseases, though its slowly progressive nature has allowed it to thrive under the medical news radar. It is a unique variation because it is caused by the inappropriate expression of th ...

Fortunately, the center is at the cusp of new insights. Advances in neuroscience, cognition, behavioral science, and psychology shed light from one angle, while the creations of authors, artists, and musicians illuminate another. The Clarke Center will be a focal point for multidisciplinary co ...

More specifically, Dr. Kaech studies the T cells that are responsible for recognizing pathogens and preventing future infections. In general, the process starts with "naive" T cells coming upon a pathogen the immune system has not encountered before. These T cells then multiply into millions of "eff ...

At the Computer Audition Lab, they develop new Artificial Intelligence algorithms and big data technologies to allow computers to automatically analyze and annotate musical content. That allows them to build music search and recommendation engines -- e.g., to automate discovery and playlisting ...

The loss of marine biodiversity is a complex issue because of the many organisms and environmental factors that interact within ecosystems. Dr. Ainsworth builds computer models of marine ecosystems representing fish, birds, mammals, turtles, and human beings to look at the whole ecosystem and how th ...

By introducing more versatile molecular diagnostic tools for the general public, individuals will be able to manage many unique aspects of their own healthcare, bypassing in many instances costly and time-consuming clinic visits. As a Ph.D. student at Stanford, Dr. Hall and his ...

Dr. Belongie's research in computer vision technology draws upon the complementary strengths of humans and machines to solve an array of human needs. More specifically, he trains computers to serve as human visual-assistants for a wide range of applications. For example, he started the "G ...

Recently, Dr. Messmer and his colleagues have developed a novel DNA nanoparticle platform that may have revolutionary applications in cancer therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine development. These DeNAno particles, as they have been named, specifically recognize cancer cells through multip ...

Dr. Damrauer studies how complex motions in molecules (movements of atoms relative to each other) impact the flow of electrons and energy needed to implement solar energy conversion strategies (fuels or electricity). Ultimately, his goal is to design experiments that illuminate which motions and for ...

An investment committee of experienced investment professionals and entrepreneurs reviews and approves all investment opportunities submitted by student teams.   Proceeds generated by the RVF are directed back to the fund to support their educational objectives in entrepreneurship, i ...

To reach their goal, DH Labs are capitalizing on the convergence of two technological phenomenons: the decreasing costs in medical technology and the increasing ability to share health information through smart devices. The smart phone medical technology developed by DH Labs ena ...

They have made many discoveries resulting in four or more drugs in development for cancer and inflammatory diseases.   They have created two local companies as spin-offs of our research and have collaborated with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine for mor ...

Currently we do not have a FDA-approved treatment or cure for diabetic neuropathy, a condition that leads to symptoms such as numbness of limbs and intense pain.  Dr. Calcutt is developing what could become the first treatment solution. With over 350 million people worldwide suffering from ...

They have wed materials science with bio-electronics to develop an "electronic temporary tattoo" that can read vital signs unobtrusively.  By combining tools from applied mathematics and statistics, computer science, bioelectronics, and medicine, their innovations allow them to monit ...

There is difficulty in developing intelligent interactive systems, or systems that combine user interaction and machine learning, that are controllable, useful, and predictable despite the underlying technology being somewhat unpredictable and sometimes incorrect. Harvard University's Dr. Krzysztof ...

As one of the scientists who spawned President Obama's"Grand Challenge" to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain and mind, Dr. Greenspan has set up the Center for Brain Activity Mapping at University of California, San Diego. Their goal is to record from every neuron in the brain a ...

Unlike humans and other mammals, chicken and zebrafish tissues are relatively transparent.  This amazing feature provides a clear window to view human tumor cell movement in the body with incredible clarity and resolution.  Dr. Klemke and his team of researchers pioneered the use of uni ...

In his research, Dr. Evans will examine cases where scientists are promoting a value position and compare these views with those of the public.  For example, should the evolutionary principle of increasing efficiency be considered the moral foundation for humanity?  Is the biological ...

This approach to healthcare can be imagined similar to the way we now care for our cars. Today, we still need to bring our vehicles in for periodic oil-changes and check-ups with a mechanic, just as we do with our doctors. Decades ago, this was the only opportunity for your mechanic (doctor) to ...

He will study the impact on our friends (one degree), our friends' friends (two degrees), and even our friends' friends' friends (third degrees).  His research suggests that if you have a friend in your social network that is obese, your risk of being obese significantly increases ...

Today, college is still one of the few windows of opportunity where we can explore and hone new material.  Our geographic location can define the level of education we can receive. And our economic status or learning style confounds our ability to master new material. Imagine a world in whic ...

The challenge, of course, is for computers to make sense of all this data and put it to good use.   If this were possible, such a system could inform surgeons in the operating room about similar cases, how they were handled, and how that played out for patients in the short and the long ru ...