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UT pharmacy researchers reveal latest developments on drug delivery technology

UT pharmacy researchers reveal latest developments on drug delivery technology

Raiyan Shaik, General News Reporter November 18, 2022

In an Oct. 31 press release, the College of Pharmacy revealed the latest findings on the development of their patented Thin Film Freezing technology — which rapidly freezes and dries medication into...

Collaborative UT project studies equity, opportunities for Black STEM undergraduates

Collaborative UT project studies equity, opportunities for Black STEM undergraduates

Vivien Ayers, General News Reporter November 17, 2022

UT, along with five other American institutions, received an $8.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study racial inequity in STEM and to propose adjustments to educational structures...

UT research team named finalists in international genetic engineering competition

UT research team named finalists in international genetic engineering competition

Corinne Piorkowski, General News Reporter November 15, 2022

A UT student research team competed in the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition from Oct. 26 to 28 where they placed among the top 10 finalists, the only American team to do so. The...

UT researchers’ policy paper identifies potential solutions for cognitive impairment crisis

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter November 15, 2022

Researchers from UT, UT Southwestern Medical Center and six other institutions published a policy paper for the Policy and Planning Committee of the National Academy of Neuropsychology regarding strategies...

UT researchers gain new insights into century-old multiple sclerosis modeling technique

UT researchers gain new insights into century-old multiple sclerosis modeling technique

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter November 15, 2022

UT researchers reexamined a long-standing model of multiple sclerosis in mice through a recently published study. The study compared multiple sclerosis itself with the model researchers use to understand...

IC2 Institute funds two faculty-led research projects to create real-world impact

IC2 Institute funds two faculty-led research projects to create real-world impact

Isabella Zeff, General news reporter November 11, 2022

Faculty-led research projects recently received funding from UT’s IC2 Institute, a research unit that explores the intersection between technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. One project receiving...

National Science Foundation grants money for pandemic preparedness research

National Science Foundation grants money for pandemic preparedness research

Tisha Shrestha and Rylie Lillibridge November 9, 2022

A $1 million pilot grant awarded to UT from the National Science Foundation allowed for the creation of the UT Center for Pandemic Decision Science, where researchers will attempt to resolve challenges...

Three professors unveil reason behind the Andes Mountains’ varied shape

Three professors unveil reason behind the Andes Mountains’ varied shape

Pili Saravia, General news reporter November 9, 2022

Three professors from across the country united in the Andes Mountains to find the cause of the range’s varied width. They found the subsiding of the plate tectonics caused the odd shape of the range...

Faculty demonstrates augmented reality to observers at Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Nov. 4, 2022.

UT researchers discuss advances in medical robotics at 2022 Texas Robotics Symposium

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter November 7, 2022

Texas Robotics showcased new advances in medical robot technology at this year’s Texas Robotics Symposium on Nov. 3 and 4. At a panel on Friday morning, many core faculty members of Texas Robotics...

UT-Austin aerospace engineering professor wins Genius Grant for space environmentalism research

UT-Austin aerospace engineering professor wins Genius Grant for space environmentalism research

Sophia Kurz, General News Reporter November 2, 2022

The MacArthur Fellowship, commonly referred to as the “Genius Grant,” was awarded this year to Moriba Jah, a UT associate professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics. Jah is one...

New research into COVID-19 antibodies could increase efficacy of treatments

New research into COVID-19 antibodies could increase efficacy of treatments

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter October 31, 2022

UT researchers took part in a study published Oct. 3 that combined different types of antibodies in order to increase the efficacy of COVID-19 treatments. Antibodies are naturally occuring proteins...

Review of Martian lake basin data provides insights into important environment

Review of Martian lake basin data provides insights into important environment

Rylie Lillbridge, Senior News Reporter October 31, 2022

A review study involving UT researchers provided new insights into the lake basins on Mars and future directions Mars research should go in. Timothy Goudge, a geological sciences assistant professor,...

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