Scientists have found a new way to kill liver cancer cells and inhibit tumor growth. This research could accelerate the development of new treatments for liver cancer, which is currently difficult to cure.
Matchmaking for Cancer Care
A team of computer scientists has developed a new system to rapidly determine which cancer drugs are likely to work best given a patient’s genetic markers. It is the first publicly available system of its kind.
The Evolution of E. Coli
The World Health Organization calls antibiotic resistance “one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.” Researchers at UD have uncovered new insights about how some bacteria resist threats.
Computer scientist wins NSF grant
Michela Taufer leads team advancing data analytics for molecular dynamics.
Theory and practice converge at “Smart Cities” symposium
Two-day gathering looks at issues of justice, sustainability in urban development Phil Barnes looked around the Trabant Center Theater during a break and saw exactly what he hoped to see at the University of Delaware's two-day Smart Cities and Sustainable Energy...
Andreas Malikopoulos on Connected and Automated Vehicles
In two recently established UD labs, Malikopoulos tests fuel-efficient connected and automated vehicles.
Mining for Cancer Clues
UD computer scientist uses text mining to advance personalized cancer treatment Doctors have many weapons in the fight against cancer, but choosing the right one can be a challenge. Soon they will have a new resource to inform them about treatment options. A group of...
New Leader of Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research
Mechanical engineering Professor Liyun Wang is the sixth director of UD’s CBER Liyun Wang, a professor of mechanical engineering, has been named director of the University of Delaware Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research (CBER), a research center that...
Neutron Day and $8.7 Million for UD
Scientists discuss promise of new agreement between UD and NIST The day began with coffee, bagels, and some hearty discussions about experimental data. The University of Delaware’s fifth Neutron Day was held Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Perkins Hall and the Patrick Harker...
Air Force Young Investigator Grant
UD’s Tingyi Gu wins grant to study 2D material based optoelectronic devices Imagine how much we could accomplish in a day if we could exchange messages at the speed of light. Thin two-dimensional materials, made atomic layer by atomic layer, may enable communications...
Research aims to help renewable jet fuel take flight
UD energy team develops processes to ramp up bio-based aviation fuel Airplanes zoom overhead, wispy-white contrails streaming behind them. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) handled 43,684 flights, on average, every day last year, and U.S. military and...
Preparing for the next crisis
UD research team receives grant to study power outages, water shortages after natural disasters After hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, residents of storm-ravaged areas had to stand in long lines for water. Some spent days without power, and many still lack these...