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ASU Institute Working on Improving Health Worldwide

sstorrs — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:13:13 -0600

The key to unlocking some of the most complex health issues facing society today may be found in some of the research being conducted in Tempe.

At the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, doctors, scientists and students are using state-of-the-art technology to improve the quality of life for people all over the world.

Some of the projects at the institute include pursuing nanotechnology improvements in solar energy, creating in-home diagnostic and treatment devices and developing a bio-diesel fuel from photosynthetic bacteria. Research at the institute has been going on for nearly four years and has resulted in patented inventions.

National Academy of Sciences Arthur A. Sackler Lecture - President Crow

emersunn — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:40:29 -0600

On April 3, 2008, ASU President Michael Crow presented the eighth annual Arthur M. Sackler Lecture at a National Academy of Sciences conference in Washington, D.C. With permission from the National Academy of Sciences, this podcast features an excerpt from President Crow’s lecture titled, “Linking Knowledge with Action for Sustainable Development.”

2007 President's Professors (Part 3) - Dr. Jane Maienschein

emersunn — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:16:01 -0600

An interview with President's Professor, Dr. Jane Maienschein. Part three of a three part series profiling the 2007 President's Professors.

Sustainability Update (Part 2) - Jim Buizer

emersunn — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:38:10 -0700

This week's podcast features part two of an interview with Jim Buizer, Special Advisor to the President and the Director of Sustainabililty Initiatives.

Sustainability Update (Part 1) - Jim Buizer

emersunn — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:43:42 -0700

This week's podcast features part one of an interview with Jim Buizer, Special Advisor to the President and the Director of Sustainabililty Initiatives.

School of Earth and Space Exploration - Dr. Kip Hodges

emersunn — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:54:14 -0600

In July 2006, Arizona State University launched the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE).

Biodesign Institute - President Crow

emersunn — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:07:29 -0600

On May 31, the Arizona Republic reported that researchers from the Biodesign Institute at ASU are seeking permission to store and study the Avian-flu virus, otherwise known as the bird flu.

American College of Medical Informatics Symposium - President Crow

emersunn — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:49:41 -0700

Summary: President Michael Crow addresses the American College of Medical Informatics Symposium in Phoenix.

A Critical Inflection Point: The New Molecular Technologies, Healthcare, and Economic Development in Arizona

mgberry — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:41:29 -0700

The Biodesign Institute

mgberry — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:30:05 -0700