Abstract: Peptides are versatile biocompatible and biodegradable biopolymers that have a wide variety of applications in biotechnology and medicine. One of our objectives is to incorporate several biologically active key protein domains into short peptides for the development of modular materials for applications in cancer research. The engineered peptides are synthesized in our lab using automated solid phase microwave assisted peptide synthesis. We apply orthogonal chemistry strategies for the conjugation of several different small peptides and/or small molecules to produce tailored macro...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
The University of Wisconsin-Stout has named Ediz Kaykayoglu as its new vice chancellor for Enrollment and Strategic Initiatives. EHHS grad Ediz Kaykayoglu, MTEC ’05, PHD ’19, Ellensburg, Wa., earned his Ph.D. in educational psychology and a M.S. of technology from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, from Kent State, and a B.S. of computer engineering from Bahcesehir University in Istanbul, Turkey. The appointment of was announced Monday, April 17, by Chancellor Katherine Frank. ...
Dear Kent State University Faculty and Staff, The commencement tent is up, and we are in the homestretch as we conclude the semester. In the midst of exams, final projects and graduation, proposed legislation has attracted our attention and concern. For the next edition of Talking With Todd, please join me as I discuss Ohio Senate Bill 83 and the proposed Ohio state budget for higher education. Our next session will be on Monday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. Click Teams Live to join the session. I will do my best to answer your questions and address your concerns. We will finish wit...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
The Meadvilletribune.com reports that EHHS grad Armendia Dixon, Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction, has a new book available, “A Diamond on the Diamond: The Multifaceted History of Stone United Methodist Church, 1968-2021.” Dixon also received the MEd in school administration from Edinboro University. Her book traces the history of Stone United Methodist Church from 1968-2021. ...
The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Tuesday, April 25, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season. The city of Kent Fire Department will conduct the controlled burning of the prairie, which has been a yearly practice since 2004. The prairie burn on April 25 is dependent on the weather and the Kent Fire Department not being called to an emergency. (If postponed, the prairie burn will be rescheduled for a later date.) The burning of the prairie helps control the sp...