CMU Today
Embracing the future
PHOTO BY STEVE
JESSMORE
"Be proud, Chippewas. We are
national leaders," enthused
President George Ross, as he
gave the annual State of the
University speech in Warriner
Hall. Now in CMU's 121st year,
Ross acknowledged the need
to make tough decisions in
hard economic times, but also
to hold tight to that desire to
create a "strong, bold future." •
Neuroscience team
embarking on innovative
treatment for stroke
A CMU research team is investigating a
treatment using adult stem cells that could
promote recovery of the brain after damage
caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury
and neurodegenerative diseases, such as
Parkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's.
"The question we're asking is if these stem
cells can produce proteins to help the
brain remember and reduce cognitive
deficits," says Gary Dunbar, director
of CMU's neuroscience program. "We
believe these stem cells can do that."
The Society for Neuroscience named
CMU the Undergraduate Program of
the Year for its unique and innovative
curriculum, which every year gives 50
undergraduate and graduate students
valuable research opportunities. •
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