Who’s who at UNCC
May 27, 2009
Each month, the Citizen & Researcher introduces one of the eight universities with a presence at the N.C. Research Campus. This month, meet the faculty and staff with the Bioinformatics Research Center and the Charlotte Research Institute of UNCC . Read more
What’s happening on the Research Campus
May 27, 2009
Eight universities have partnered with the N.C. Research Campus and have a presence in Kannapolis. Every month, the C&R brings you news directly from their scientists and staff. Follow us online at TheKCR.com.
David H. Murdock Research Institute
The Murdock Research Institute held its first nuclear magnetic resonance workshop May 18 and 19 to train users on the 600 MHz, 750 MHz and 950 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers in the David H. Murdock Core Laboratory Building.
The workshop was hands-on. Many attendees ran their own samples and were able to collect data from the world’s largest actively-shielded NMR magnet.
— Dr. Randy Allen
Director of business development
UNC-Greensboro
The Center for Research Excellence in Bioactive Food Components
The center recently finished a metabolomics study on melamine-induced acute renal toxicity in rats, in collaboration with the School of Pharmacy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
This study was performed immediately following the September 2008 outbreak of renal failure among infants in China who had consumed milk powder containing melamine. The infant formula was intentionally adulterated to raise the apparent protein content.
A metabolomic profiling approach was used to evaluate the global biochemical alteration triggered by melamine ingestion which included several important amino acid metabolic pathways and altered gut microbial community.
— Dr. Wei Jia
Co-director
N.C. State
Program for Value-Added & Alternative Agriculture
Gary Bullen announces the availability of a new set of seven business development files designed for N.C. Cooperative Extension agents to assist clients interested in building or expanding an agricultural business.
The worksheets in the files help determine feasibility of a business endeavor and provide information on market and competitor analysis and legal and insurance considerations. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Center for more information, www.ces.ncsu.edu.
— Leah Chester-Davis
Coordinator of Communications & Community Outreach
UNC-Charlotte
Charlotte Research Institute
The Charlotte Research Institute will host the 2009 International Hydrail Conference June 11 and 12 in Charlotte.
The keynote address will be given by Walter Kulyk, director of the Office of Mobility Innovation at the Federal Transit Administration.
Mobility Innovation performs research, analysis, demonstrations and evaluations for bus, rail, maglev, ferries, electric drive propulsion subsystems, intelligent transportation systems and bus rapid transit. To learn more or to register, visit www.hydrail. org.
— Clare Cook Faggart
Office manager
N.C. A&T University
Center of Excellence for Post Harvest Technologies
The Center has started a research project to determine the role of bioactive components on cell-mediated cytotoxicity and pathogenicity for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolated from minimally processed fruits and vegetables and ready-to-eat products.
Results from this study will help us understand how phytochemicals and nutrients play an important role in disease progression.
—Dr. Leonard Williams
Faculty
Duke University
MURDOCK Study
Duke Translational Medicine Institute
We reached a milestone May 15 when we enrolled the 500th participant in the MURDOCK Study Community Registry and Biorepository. Our goal is to enroll 50,000 participants over five years.
We have opened a fifth enrollment site at Lakeside Primary Care/Novant Health near Concord Mills in Concord. Adults who live in Kannapolis or Cabarrus County are eligible to enroll.
For more information or to make an appointment to enroll, visit www.murdock-study.org or call 704.250.5851.
— Dr. Ashley Aull Dunham
Community Health Project Leader
RCCC explores partnerships with school systems to meet biotech needs
May 27, 2009
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
Many scientists who have moved from around the world to work at the N.C. Research Campus are married. Read more
RCCC using federal stimulus money for fast-track job training
May 27, 2009
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will launch a fast-track job training program this fall using federal stimulus money. Read more
RCCC OKs new dean for biotech
May 27, 2009
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
It’s a pretty good time to become the dean of biotech at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Read more
The Produce Lady knows how to fix fresh food
May 25, 2009
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
KANNAPOLIS — While many people want to buy and prepare local produce, not everyone knows how. Read more
After long delay, construction to resume at NCRC
May 19, 2009
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
KANNAPOLIS — After a lengthy delay, developers will break ground May 29 on a key component of the N.C. Research Campus. Read more
Research Campus seminars open to public
May 18, 2009
KANNAPOLIS — From ancient Chinese medicine to modern-day obesity, free nutrition classes at the N.C. Research Campus next month will explore a variety of issues. Read more
Get your veggies at N.C. Research Campus market
May 18, 2009
Editor’s note: News Molecules are designed to give readers occasional tidbits of information about the N.C. Research Campus.
KANNAPOLIS — Visit the Farmers Market at the N.C. Research Campus on Thursdays in May and leave with a little knowledge to go with your fruits and veggies. Read more
Conference highlights Research Campus role in emerging biotech economy
May 12, 2009
By Emily Ford
eford@salisburypost.com
CHARLOTTE — The N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis could be the crown jewel in the Charlotte area’s emerging biotechnology economy. Read more
