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Did someone say "lasers?" 😎 ⚡️

Colorado State University has announced its partnership with Marvel Fusion to build a state-of-the-art laser research facility at the Foothills Campus by 2026 that would make even the most diabolical comic book supervillain jealous.

But this isn't science fiction. The proposed facility will house one of the most powerful laser systems in the world and drive innovations in clean energy, microelectronics, optics and photonics, materials science, medical imaging and more.

This public-private partnership builds on CSU’s mission to advance cutting-edge technology through collaboration as an active member of LaserNetUS. The move positions Fort Collins to become an international epicenter for research in high-energy density physics.

Learn more: https://col.st/nEOwi 🔗

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U.S. Department of Energy Colorado State University Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering Electrical & Computer Engineering Department - Colorado State University

🚨 News alert! 🚨

Colorado State University and collaborators across the Front Range have been named as one of 16 finalists for the National Science Foundation (NSF) inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition.

The CO-WY Engine is joining forces to scale the region’s technology-driven ecosystem to address climate change and community resilience.

The Engine has partnered with:
🔸Research organizations
🔸Universities
🔸Federal labs
🔸Venture capital firms
🔸Public entities
🔸Industry partners

Combined, this conglomerate drives the mission to advance sustainably solving climate crises.

The NSF Engines program is forward-looking. It challenges regional innovation hubs nationwide to leverage their resources and expertise to develop solutions for emerging economic, technological and environmental challenges.

The competition winners will be announced in early 2024, with each awardee initially receiving up to $15 million for the first two years and eligible for an additional $160 million over 10 years.

➡️ For a complete list of the CO-WY Engine partners, read the full article here: https://col.st/PlZte

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Innosphere Ventures

Dogs and their owners are said to look alike, but that resemblance is more than skin deep.

They also have genetic similarities that extend to cancerous tumors, which make dogs prime models for clinical trials that are pushing forward the development of cancer drugs for both canines and humans.

Last year, Colorado State University animal health researchers Steven Dow and Dan Regan led a successful clinical trial in dogs with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer that’s rare in humans but most likely to afflict children and young adults.

Treatments for such cancers are difficult to find — a lack of funding and a small number of patients can make conducting human clinical trials tough.

But dogs develop osteosarcoma about 10 times more often than people, so clinical trials in dogs could help researchers home in on the treatment most likely to succeed in humans while at the same time finding a cure for our beloved companions.

Maisy, a goldendoodle, was enrolled in one of the trials after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Maisy had the tumor removed and was treated with an experimental drug regimen. Over a year later, she remains cancer free.

“I’m grateful that we have this time with Maisy,” said her owner, Trish Rockett. “And just knowing that this research being done with dogs is actually helping kids, too — it’s just amazing.”

Based on the findings from Dow and Regan, similar cancer treatments have entered phase 1 clinical trials in human patients with osteosarcoma.

Learn more: https://col.st/sSsbd


CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Translational Medicine Institute CSU Animal Cancer Center National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The next Summer Translational Talks Research Celebration is right around the corner!

Join us as students from across Colorado State University present their work and compete for the $500 Translational Talks Achievement Award.

Translational Talks are open to all, and audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite presentations. Don’t miss out! Register now: https://col.st/ofr7k

🗓️ Thursday, June 29
🕐 4:00-6:30 PM
📍Translational Medicine Institute, Grand Event Hall, 3rd floor (TMI 330)

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