CAS Chronicles

nterest from users, including start-up companies and contract research organizations, around the world is very high for the Prototype Automated High Through-Put Comet Assay Device. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Marcus Cooke)

Dr. Marcus Cooke awarded $2 million grant to advance creation of new device simplifying the testing for damaged DNA

Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.

October 28, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Team member Margaret Amsler scouts the diverse and abundant Antarctic sea floor for interesting marine organisms to collect. (Photo courtesy of Bill Baker)

Dr. Bill Baker's career of merging the world of marine organisms and medicine

USF College of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.

October 29, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

woman holds up Vote button while standing in line. Photo from Adobe Stock

The Center for Sustainable Democracy and Innovative Education partner to launch ‘Being a Voter’ educational course

As a national election approaches, a new resource - dubbed “Being a Voter” - has been developed to empower younger citizens, especially students, with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate the voting process.

October 28, 2024Community Engagement

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Alumni Spotlight

Tamsen Fadal, College of Arts and Sciences Mass Communications alumna, multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, menopause advocate, documentary filmmaker, and author is among this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

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