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UMass Amherst Microbiologist, Wilmore Webley
Novel delivery system holds promise for first Chlamydia vaccine
Image of robots uBot5 and UBot6 developed by UMass Amherst computer scientists.
Scientists explore use of robots to aid recovery from stroke
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UMass alumni and entrepreneurs Brian Mullen and Chris Leidel.
Innovation helps kids with autism
Susan Roberts, right, in lab with graduate student and cell cultures.
Institute for Cellular Engineering blends disciplines for better learning outcomes
 Taxus suspension cultures in Susan Robert's cellular engineering lab.
UMass Scientists harness cellular mechanisms for better health and a cleaner environment
UMass Amherst biophysicist Jennifer Ross is an expert on microtubules.
Interdisciplinary researcher makes an early career splash in biophysics
Close up detail of flask containing cell cultures in Roberts lab
Part of the NanoEmboss tool used in advanced roll-to-roll nanofabrication.
UMass Amherst Food Science Professor Hang Xiao and citrus fruit.
Enhancing cancer-fighting effects of what we eat
Detail of plant and red blood cells (some infected with malaria parasites).
Photo of pre-malignant breast tissue.
Patient registry provides scientists and clinicians unique view of breast cancer