New antibody therapies found to potentially fight COVID-19
Researchers at McGovern Medical School and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health) have discovered a potential new antibody therapy for COVID-19. The study was published in Nature Communications. Antibodies are proteins that allow the body to fight viruses such as SARS-CoV-2,…
The first virtual Symposium of the CPRIT Therapeutic Antibody Core
The annual symposium of the CPRIT Therapeutic Antibody Core took place on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 1:00 pm Central Time. For the safety of participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, the symposium was held online via WebEx. Speakers highlighted the…
The 2019 Annual Symposium of the CPRIT Therapeutic Antibody Core
The annual symposium of the CPRIT Therapeutic Antibody Core took place on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth – Houston). Speakers highlighted the core’s capacities and provided examples of successful core collaborations….
Dr. Zhiqiang An is Inducted into Latest Class of Distinguished Alumni – University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
On January 10, 2020, Dr. Zhiqiang An was inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Hall of Distinguished Alumni. The award, honoring Dr. An’s contributions as a leader in the field of antibody engineering for cancer…
UTSW Study Links Alzheimer’s-Related Protein To Diabetes And Obesity
A new study found a protein linked to Alzheimer’s Disease also contributes to problems with diabetes and obesity. It’s called the amyloid precursor protein or APP. That’s the same amyloid believed to form plaque that may cause cognitive decline. The study, published in Nature…
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment inducts latest class of distinguished alumni
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment today inducted four new members into its Hall of Distinguished Alumni. This year’s recipients include a leader in the field of antibody engineering for cancer therapies, an agricultural educator and…