UNB Research
New biochemistry research provides groundbreaking insight for production of key chemotherapy drug
UNB Research
Posted: June 27, 2022 7:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research, Faculty of Science, Publications, Category
For decades, vinblastine has been an important medicine in chemotherapy regimens to treat a number of cancers and has helped save countless thousands of lives. In fact, the World Health Organization includes it on their List of Essential Medicines. And yet, in spite of its importance for modern, Western medicine, the world’s commercial supply stems from a single, natural source: the...
Read the full postMeet the chair: Dr. Catherine Bigonnesse, CRC in Healthy Aging
UNB Research
Posted: June 2, 2022 7:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research, Accolades
The Government of Canada recently announced new and renewed Canada Research Chairs, as well as research infrastructure funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund. Among the new chairs is UNB's Dr. Catherine Bigonnesse, a political scientist working to make sure we take the best care possible of aging Canadians. We spoke with her about how she came to work...
Read the full postMeet the researcher: Dr. Nanwei Wang, mathematics and statistics
UNB Research
Posted: June 1, 2022 7:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research, Faculty of Science
UNB's Dr. Nanwei Wang is using complex mathematics in the fight against cancer. But, how do graphs help fight disease? In this Meet the Researcher story, we speak with Dr. Wang about how math and genetics come together in his research to tackle big, complex challenges. Who are you? My name is Dr. Nanwei Wang, and I am a data scientist and assistant professor of mathematics and statistics. I...
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