Four Texas A&M faculty members are part of a multi-institution team focused on harnessing mechanochemistry's potential as a reliable, versatile method for chemical synthesis.
The five-year grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas will support infrastructure to investigate and advance cancer prevention and care.
Preliminary data indicate that the compounds developed in the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Safe both kill tumors and rejuvenate the immune system, which becomes exhausted as it responds to cancer.
The award will support the advancement of underrepresented minority participation in COVID-19 clinical trials and the continued evaluation of FDA-approved products.
College of Education & Human Development Professor Kay Wijekumar's project aims to improve reading comprehension in fourth and fifth grade students across the country.