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NSF Funds UMD Project to Improve Analyses of COVID-19 Genomic Data

NSF Funds UMD Project to Improve Analyses of COVID-19 Genomic Data
The project goal is to develop new tools and strategies for analyzing genomic data from SARS-CoV-2, the strain responsible for COVID-19.
Amy Chester to Lead the UMD Science Academy

Amy Chester to Lead the UMD Science Academy
Chester (B.A. ’05, M.A. ’11) returns to her alma mater to direct new effort that provides graduate STEM programs for working professionals.
Scientists Identify New Genetic Interactions That May Impact Cancer Outcomes

Scientists Identify New Genetic Interactions That May Impact Cancer Outcomes
Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Cancer Institute identified 12 distinct relationships between gene pairs in tumor cells that could potentially be targeted for cancer therapy.