Action News caught up with Karin Richards. She's Director of Exercise Sciences at the University of the Sciences and an avid marathon runner.
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From metabolic engineering to computational chemistry and from structural prediction of proteins to rational design of new therapeutics, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia showcased the diversity and growth of research pursuits on campus during its 7th Annual Research Day starting on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Posters representing approximately 120 topics were on display.
Research Day recognizes undergraduate and graduate student research efforts, and highlights aspects of faculty scholarly activity to encourage and promote communication and collaboration among investigators. The University is distinctive in that most undergraduate students conduct research with faculty early in their academic careers.
The diverse research activity on display spans several aspects of the University’s scholarly pursuits, including:
• Biological Sciences: Dr. Jennifer Anthony’s research involving the metabolic engineering of E. coli for the production of vitamin A.
• Chemistry: Dr. Randy Zauhar’s use of computer-aided drug design to identify new antimicrobial lead compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Sciences: Dr. Bin Chen’s evaluation of the effects of vascular-targeting photodynamic therapy on prostate cancer metastasis.
• Physical Therapy: Dr. Therese Johnston’s usage of treadmill training for children with cerebral palsy.
• Social Sciences: Psychology major Mark Paullin’s (Philadelphia, Pa.) study of mild cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease.
• Health Policy: Master in public health major Sekinat Kekere-Ekun’s (Deptford, N.J.) work on the descriptive epidemiology of viral hepatitis in methadone maintenance clients.
• Pharmacy Practice: Doctor of pharmacy students Neha Patel (Fairless Hills, Pa.), Puja Patel (Hillsborough, N.J.), and Isha Shah’s (Bensalem, Pa.) analysis of the usage of ondansetron in non-chemotherapy patients at a community teaching hospital.
Celebrate this healthy day with a YUMMY, quick, and easy recipe: Diet Coke Chicken
Sounds a little crazy, but tastes like sweet BBQ sauce!
(1) 12 ounce can of Diet Coke
1 cup low sodium ketchup
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (approx. 4 ounces)
Mix two ingredients together in sauce pan. Add boneless, skinless chicken breast and bring to a boil. Cook chicken in sauce until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees. Enjoy!
Weight Watchers points: 4
