Ratiometric fluorescence sensing and quantification of circulating blood sodium sensors in mice in vivo

by ksaxertaulbee | Feb 22, 2025 | News and Events

Qianqian Fang & Mark Niedre In this work, the researchers introduce ratiometric diffuse in vivo flow cytometry (R-DiFC) for quantitative measurement of circulating fluorescent red blood cell (fRBC) sensors for systemic blood sodium levels. Read More Qianqian Fang...

Kinetics and mechanism of halide exchange in reactions of CpRu(PPh3)2Cl with alkyl halides: evidence for radical pairs

by ksaxertaulbee | Feb 22, 2025 | News and Events

Sijia Dong Findings from CILS member Sijia Dong and colleagues: Density functional theory calculations on potential intermediates suggests that a pathway leading to CpRu(PPh3)(Cl)(Br)˙ is more likely than oxidative addition, which is preferred in reactions of 1 with...

Practical solutions for including Sex As a Biological Variable (SABV) in preclinical neuropsychopharmacological research

by ksaxertaulbee | Feb 22, 2025 | News and Events

Rebecca Shansky This new paper emphasizes the importance of considering sex as a biological variable in preclinical research, providing practical guidance and debunking common concerns. It discusses the impact on experimental design, hormonal fluctuations, behavioral...

New treatment for ovarian cancer will use lasers to target chemo-resistant cells

by ksaxertaulbee | Feb 22, 2025 | News and Events

Bryan Spring Professor Spring, whose lab focuses on biomedical physics, has received a $2.7 million grant to develop a new treatment for ovarian cancer that will use lasers to spot and target chemo-resistant cancer cells and boost a patient’s immune system. Read More...

Northeastern’s Tao Sun overcomes barriers to brain drug delivery with focused ultrasound

by ksaxertaulbee | Feb 22, 2025 | News and Events

Tao Sun One of our newest CILS members, Tao Sun, is conducting fantastic research on delivering drugs through the blood-brain barrier. Read about how ultrasound research can open opportunities for improving the immune system in this article by Research at NU. Read...

International Institute for Nanotechnology announces distinguished Kabiller Prize winners

by ksaxertaulbee | Feb 22, 2025 | News and Events

Ke Zhang Ke Zhang is the recipient of the Kabiller Rising Star Award. This $2,000 award, established in 2021, celebrates outstanding contributions by early career faculty. His research offers fundamental insights into the interactions of new nanomaterials with living...