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Drug discovery instruments

Blazing a New Trail in Drug Discovery

Xuefei Huang of is part of a national team of chemists doing cutting edge research on carbohydrates that could lead to new drug candidates for treating cancer, brain disease, autoimmune disorders and more.
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MSU Shows Ancient Isolation’s Impact on Modern Ecology

A new study led by Michigan State University researcher Peter Williams sheds light on the profound influence of deep geographic isolation on the evolution of mammals.
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Environmental Pollution, Social Injustices and Cognitive Health

Thanks to recent funding by a Tetrad Grant, a team of MSU professors will be scientifically studying the impact of air pollution and social detriments of health on cognitive health and quality of life for older Black Americans in rural Louisiana.
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Making a Splash in Water Research

Michigan State University is committed to finding solutions to modern problems that jeopardize the availability of clean, safe water for natural ecosystems and for human uses, including drinking, agriculture and so much more.
Turning the Tide for Water Research Feature

MSU Researchers Turn the Tide for Safer, Healthier Water

In a world that feels unpredictable, Michigan State University is meeting the moment by creating practical climate solutions today that will ensure a more sustainable and secure future.
Thermometer measuring soil temperatures

Insights in Microbes Near Centralia Mine Fire that Could Help Alleviate Impacts of Climate Change

Microbes are vital to maintaining healthy, fertile soil, which, in turn, is vital to the overall health of ecosystems. But what happens to these microbes when humans cause long-term damage to the environment?
Researchers in lab coats

A New Tool to Fight Cancer, Infections, Addiction

A soccer ball-shaped, nanoparticle-sized vaccine delivery platform called Q-Beta might hold the key to unlocking treatments for any number of viruses and diseases — from cancers to infections and even opioid addiction — thanks to the work of a research team that got its start at Michigan State University.
Rendering of bile acids

MSU, PSU Redefine Gut Microbe Benefits from Bile Salts

Bile acids are linked to our full-body health, can act as drugs and are some of the best studied molecules in the history of biochemistry.
Announcements
Shared Research Infrastructure Awards Announced
The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) is pleased to announce the first Shared Research Infrastructure Program awards. The chosen proposals support one-time, non-recurring purchases or investments in specialized research infrastructure that support and advance cutting-edge research at MSU.
Li Receives NSF CAREER Award
Jinxing Li, an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering, received a five-year, $500,000 grant to advance the monitoring of gastrointestinal physiology using soft bioelectronics.
Elliott Receives Humboldt Research Award
Kevin Elliott, professor in Lyman Briggs College and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, was recently awarded a Humboldt Research Award from the German government. This prestigious award recognizes researchers with outstanding international reputations as educators and scholars whose work has made a significant impact beyond their immediate fields.
Rabnawaz named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Muhammad Rabnawaz, associate professor in Michigan State University’s School of Packaging, has been elected into the 2024 Class of Fellows by the National Academy of Inventors, a member organization comprising U.S. and international universities.
Overleaf Professional Now Available to Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff
Michigan State University is providing Overleaf Professional at no cost exclusively to graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Henry Ford + MSU Research Affinity Group Funding Deadline
This funding opportunity supports Henry Ford and MSU scientists coming together through multi-team, formal and/or informal meetings to explore new collaborations and bolster novel scientific communities.