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Health and the Human Condition

A century ago, the average American lived about 55 years. Today, we are likely to make 80. Unrelenting scientific curiosity and exploration have made this dramatic increase possible and led to life-saving breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and other ailments. But progress that improves our quality of life extends beyond the physical realm. Examination of the arts and humanities helps us understand the nature of the human condition and the cultural and social fabric that characterizes our existence and contributes to our well-being.

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Michael Cho

Bioengineering Chair Michael Cho is investigating whether a combination of nanoparticles and light therapy can better treat traumatic brain injuries on the battlefield. Professor Hanli Liu is collaborating on the project.

Kytai Nguyen

Kytai Nguyen, professor of bioengineering, received a three-year National Institutes of Health grant to design a nanoparticle delivery system that will take needed plasmids to arteries in patients suffering from peripheral artery disease in their arms and legs.

Yue Liao

In a study published in Cancer, kinesiology Assistant Professor Yue Liao found that cancer survivors improved their quality of life, physical activity level, and physical functioning after completing a 12-week group-based exercise program.

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