The tumor microenvironment represents the blood vessels, immune cells, stromal cells, and the extracellular matrix, surrounding a growing tumor, all of which work in conjunction to aid tumor growth. Thus, understanding these complex tumor-stroma interactions is key to developing effective and targeted anti-cancer therapies. This talk will elucidate how 3D bioprinting can be applied to recapitulate this dynamic microenvironment to study various hallmarks of cancer.
Girish Kirimanjeswara | Veterinary and Biomedical Science
Eva J. Pell ABSL-3 Laboratory for Advanced Biological Research (Pell Lab) has been playing a key role in Penn State’s response to emerging infectious diseases. With a unique combination of in vitro, insect, and animal research capabilities, Pell lab has played a key role in responding to Avian Influenza in 2015, Zika virus crisis in 2016-17, and the current COVID-19 pandemic. With several academic and industry partnerships, current investigations include diagnostics, ant-viral drug discovery, animal models of disease, and host responses to SARS-CoV-2. We are also facilitating surface testing and validation of sterilization methods using various corona virus surrogates and SARS-CoV-2. My talk will briefly introduce Pell lab, describe the ongoing COVID-19 research, and discuss potential opportunities for collaborations.
45 Huck & MRI Graduate Students competed in a Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition on Tuesday June 2nd. These students received training from Penn State Faculty members Andy Gustafson, Senior Lecturer, Smeal College of Business (Everybody Needs a Virtual Elevator Pitch) and Marcy Milhomme, Assistant Teaching Professor for Continuing Education in Communication Arts and Sciences (Effective Presentation Skills for Virtual Elevator Pitches). 9 industry scientists from PPG, Dow, Corning, and Murata judged the first round of competition. The top 5 pitches will be presented during the Café and YOU will help select the winners via online polling. All 5 finalists will receive prizes. Please join us on June 9th and vote for your favorite pitch!
Please join us at 10:00 am on 5/19 for a unique edition of the Millennium Café where we’ll welcome Roger Williams and Clive Randall to discuss “Resilience in Times of Crisis - Lessons from the First 100 Years in Penn State History.” As we navigate the challenges and opportunities brought about by our current pandemic, we’ll reflect upon past examples of PSU leaders and strategies, many within the sciences, which brought the University through multiple global crises. In doing so, the foundations were laid for our transition into a world-class university. This will not be a presentation but rather a dynamic conversation where you will have the opportunity to participate.
Erika Swift | Center for Medical Innovation at Penn State College of Medicine
While each medical technology follows its own development path, there are common challenges that must be addressed to minimize risk and secure funding/investment. Learn what programs and resources are available to Penn State Faculty & Staff to advance medical technologies toward commercialization.
The PPG Elevator Pitch Competition is evolving given the nature of today's social distancing restrictions. One's ability to quickly and efficiently communicate a concept in a virtual environment has recently become important. We believe that this is a skill that must be learned and practiced. To facilitate the process, we will be holding a virtual elevator pitch competition on the morning of Tuesday, June 2nd. You will "pitch" the importance of your research before judges from industry. There will be 2 virtual training sessions the week of May 11th, and the competition is open to current graduate students only. The top 5 winners will receive $750/$500/$250/2 consolation gift cards of $50 respectively. If this is of interest, join the Millennium Café this week to hear about the competition and you can also look for details on the MRI home page. Generous support for this program is provided by The PPG Foundation.