Five from Princeton recognized for leadership on critical issues to New Jersey and society during pandemic
Friday, Aug 27, 2021
Innovation
New NSF-funded and Princeton-led innovation hub to accelerate tech, enhance diversity in entrepreneurship, strengthen bonds with universities and open partnership opportunities
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021
NSF-funded Innovation Corps (I-Corps) hub, formed with partners Rutgers and the University of Delaware plus affiliate universities throughout the region, will broaden diversity in entrepreneurship and cultivate startups that are based on academic research.
Science Center QED entrepreneurship program supports Ploss Lab in fight against hepatitis B virus
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021
When Alexander Ploss’ team discovered a compound that blocks the cancer-causing hepatitis B virus in lab experiments, the Princeton associate professor of molecular biology immediately grasped the potential benefit for society. He also knew that laboratory findings typically require additional research before they are ready for testing in patients.
Andlinger Center and Worley identify five changes needed to achieve net zero emissions by midcentury
Friday, Aug 6, 2021
Worley, a global provider of engineering, procurement and construction services, and new member of Princeton E-ffiliates Partnership, released a thought leadership paper on Monday in collaboration with the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment’s Chris Greig, the Theodora D. ’78 & William H. Walton III ’74 Senior Research Scientist.
Princeton voices contribute to national conversation on climate change, heat waves, wildfires and more
Tuesday, Aug 10, 2021
The triple-digit temperatures sweeping across the country this summer go far beyond routine weather fluctuations. Indeed, June 2021 was the hottest June in the history of national weather records, and by the end of July, fully 40% of the nation was experiencing drought, which contributed to a western wildfire season whose smoke reached from coast to coast. The soaring temperatures and raging fires, say experts, point inexorably to the impact of human-caused global climate change.
Kayothera, cancer therapeutics start-up spun out of Princeton, wins BIO 2021 Start-up Stadium Competition
Friday, Aug 6, 2021
On July 27, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) named cancer therapeutics and Princeton spin-out company Kayothera Inc. winner of its 2021 Start-up Stadium competition. The company was selected as the winner from 16 finalist companies who were judged on the strength of their commercially viable cutting-edge technologies and therapeutic solutions.
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and Princeton University partner to ‘push the frontiers’ on diet, metabolism and cancer
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2021
Princeton University is the home of a new branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, an international community of distinguished scientists dedicated to preventing and controlling cancer.
Lynn Loo steps down as director of Princeton's energy and environment center to lead global center for decarbonizing shipping
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021
Electrical engineer Gmachl to serve as interim director
Lynn Loo, director of the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, is stepping down to become the first chief executive officer of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation. The newly founded organization is based in Singapore.
Loo is also the Theodora D. ’78 and William H. Walton III ’74 Professor in Engineering and professor of chemical and biological engineering. She will take a two-year leave from Princeton University to fulfill her new role, effective August 1, 2021.
Princeton-led technology for room-temperature vaccines and drugs selected as finalist for Philly-based Science Center research accelerator
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2021
Technology nurtured by early funding through Princeton collaborations with New Jersey Health Foundation and NJACTS
Two graduate student-adviser pairs at Princeton awarded 2021 HHMI Gilliam Fellowships for inclusion in science
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2021
Two Princeton graduate students, Micah Burton and Lisset Duran, have been awarded Gilliam Fellowships from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. These fellowships are awarded to graduate students conducting outstanding research in their respective fields, and their advisers, who are dedicated to creating a more inclusive academic environment through their mentorship.
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