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Better tuberculosis treatment starts with a better test

Better tuberculosis treatment starts with a better test

ASU research could lead to faster, more effective TB treatment. That’s why Professor Shelley Haydel and Associate Professor Shaopeng Wang are working to develop technology that helps doctors quickly find out whether a patient’s tuberculosis is resistant to new TB drugs.

Engineering the future of health care: ASU launches MS in medical engineering

Engineering the future of health care: ASU launches MS in medical engineering

As health systems increasingly rely on data, artificial intelligence, or AI, and connected digital platforms, Arizona State University is launching a new Master of Science in medical engineering. The stand-alone graduate degree prepares students to design and implement the digital, AI and software-driven medical technologies that are shaping modern clinical care.

How tiny drug carriers could transform brain treatment

How tiny drug carriers could transform brain treatment

Delivering medication precisely where the body needs it is one of nanomedicine’s biggest challenges. Kuei-Chun (Mark) Wang has been working to overcome that obstacle by designing nanosized drug carriers capable of moving through the body and accumulating in diseased tissue — earning him the prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award.

Engineering a healthier Arizona

Engineering a healthier Arizona

Five Fulton Schools researchers received more than $2M from the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre to tackle urgent medical challenges.

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