Drug studied as possible treatment for spinal injuries
Researchers have shown how an experimental drug might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries by preventing short circuits Read more...
New effort probes how two groups of viruses cause disease
Purdue University is leading a team of researchers in a federally funded effort aimed ultimately at developing better vaccines and antiviral drugs Read more...
Findings show nanomedicine promising for treating spinal cord injuries
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries using nano-spheres that Read more...
Enzyme may be a key to Alzheimer's-related cell death
A Purdue University researcher has discovered that the amount of an enzyme present in neurons can affect the mechanism thought to cause cell death Read more...
Protein helps cells duplicate correctly, avoid becoming cancer
A Purdue researcher has discovered that the absence of certain proteins needed for proper cell duplication can lead to Read more...
Purdue to dedicate Hockmeyer Hall of Structural Biology
Purdue University structural biologists - a group that provides insights that lead to vaccines and other disease treatments - are getting a booster Read more...
Dow AgroSciences, Purdue, IEDC partner for life sciences venture at Purdue Research Park
A new development project in the life sciences arena was announced Wednesday (Sept. 30) as part of a new agricultural collaboration among Dow Read more...
Each academic year, PULSe hosts three events for students and faculty. These include a retreat, an open house, and a recruitment visit.
Retreat: At the start of the fall semester, the PULSe Retreat is held at the John S. Wright Center at Martell Forest . This events serves as a welcome to our new PULSe students and as a gathering for the diverse PULSe student body and faculty. The day includes poster sessions showcasing all available labs, discussion groups held by each Training Group, and a barbecue to allow some relaxation time.
Fall Open House: In the middle of the fall semester, PULSe invites prospective students to come to West Lafayette , to learn more about all that PULSe has to offer. This day includes a meet the faculty session, lunch with students, tours of facilities, and a student seminar presentation.
Recruitment Visit: In the spring semester, prospective students living in the U.S. that are given an offer of admission are invited to spend a couple of days at Purdue to learn about faculty research, student life, Purdue life science facilities, and the West Lafayette/Lafayette community.
Other Events: PULSe Faculty Seminar Series, PULSe Student Colloquium Series, and PULSe Student Organization events. Refer to the Calendar of Events for details.
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Training Groups are topic-oriented research groups consisting of faculty from multiple departments.
Training groups are an administrative home for PULSe students, a student choice that impacts
curriculum and research training activities.
