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Rice-led study finds focused ultrasound therapy improves cancer treatment

February 21, 2025

Combining an existing small-molecule protein therapy called tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis-inducing ligand with focused ultrasound can significantly reduce tumor size and burden in prostate cancer models, according to a new study published in Advanced Science by researchers at Rice and Vanderbilt.

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Rice and UTHealth Houston advancing innovation in translational science

February 20, 2025

As a partner institution of the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at UTHealth Houston, Rice has received approximately $1.69 million in grant funding to support pilot projects, student training and collaborative research in bioengineering, informatics, team science and related areas.

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Rice-BCM research achieves gene-editing breakthrough that could improve treatment for liver disease, other disorders

February 13, 2025

The Rice lab of bioengineer Gang Bao and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a new gene-editing strategy that dramatically boosts the effectiveness of gene therapies in the liver, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for about 700 genetic disorders in this vital organ as well as in other organs and tissues.

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Rice’s Lydia Kavraki elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 12, 2025

Rice computer scientist Lydia Kavraki has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional honors accorded to an engineer, for her work on “developing randomized motion-planning algorithms for robotics and robotics-inspired methods in biomedicine.”

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Rice-BCM research enables detection of hazardous chemicals in human placentas with unprecedented speed and precision

February 10, 2025

Rice scientists and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine have demonstrated a new method for detecting the presence of dangerous chemicals from tobacco smoke in human placentas with unprecedented speed and precision.

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Rice graduate student exploring stem cell possibilities receives Quad Fellowship

January 27, 2025

Thanks to winning a Quad Fellowship, an international award supporting the next generation of scientists and technologists, Rice graduate student Tawan "Pop" Kiratiwongwan is building connections in science, industry, academia and government that deepened his understanding of the impact of his work.

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A day in the life of one busy Owl: Balancing bioengineering and studio art majors at Rice

January 8, 2025

During the fall 2024 semester, Camille Neal-Harris started her Tuesdays much like any other Rice student, but reaching the finish line likely felt a bit different as her day stretched into a marathon of science, art and everything in between.

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Major breakthrough for ‘smart cell’ design

January 3, 2025

Rice bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research is a major breakthrough that could revolutionize therapies for complex conditions like autoimmune disease and cancer.

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Rice and Houston Methodist award seed grants for digital health research

January 2, 2025

The grants aim to accelerate the translation of technologies into clinical applications.

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Rice’s Veiseh elected to the National Academy of Inventors

December 10, 2024

Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been elected as a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded to inventors.

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Bioengineering graduate students learn about local health care issues in Rio Grande Valley

December 5, 2024

Rice bioengineering graduate students in the Global Medical Innovation program recently visited the Rio Grande Valley to better understand the unique challenges faced by communities in the region.

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Rice Biotech Launch Pad hosts foundation representatives, Type 1 diabetes patients and advocates for campus tour

December 2, 2024

Representatives from Breakthrough T1D, a leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research, visited Rice to learn about advances in diabetes treatment.

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Rice collaborators host inaugural convening to promote advancement of global cancer detection efforts

November 26, 2024

The Center for Innovation and Translation of POC Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care hosted its inaugural convening at Rice, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to advance health equity in cancer care.

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CPRIT leaders enjoy campus tour showcasing cancer research initiatives and capabilities

November 20, 2024

Senior officials from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas visited Rice Nov.11 for a firsthand, comprehensive look at the university’s cancer-focused collaborative research initiatives and innovation-driven facilities and labs.

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Researchers develop minimally invasive neural interface in revolutionary study

November 13, 2024

Researchers including Jacob Robinson have developed a technique for diagnosing, managing treating neurological disorders with minimal surgical risks.

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