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Veterans gather at DU for breakfast, praise school for treatment

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne hosted more than 680 veterans and their family members at a breakfast Tuesday in the Union Ballroom, which gave veterans the chance to respond to Duquesne’s numerous accolades in veteran treatment. U.S. News and World Report recognized Duquesne as the 28th best school for veterans in the United States and the 36th overall for its bachelor’s degree … Continue reading Veterans gather at DU for breakfast, praise school for treatment

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DU professors get patent for breast cancer compound

By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne pharmacy professors Paula Witt-Enderby and David Lapinsky and former pharmacy professor Vicki Davis patented a new compound that could amplify breast cancer treatment and prevention. According to Witt-Enderby, professor of pharmacology and melatonin specialist, the compound is a combination of tamoxifen and melatonin. Tamoxifen is commonly used for treating ER-positive breast cancer. Melatonin has also exhibited strong … Continue reading DU professors get patent for breast cancer compound

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FLAG licenses DU professor’s research

By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne entered into the largest licensing agreement in the University’s history with FLAG Therapeutics Inc., a company that licenses technology. The agreement guarantees FLAG worldwide exclusive rights to two novel classes of drugs developed by Duquesne professor of medicinal pharmacy Aleem Gangjee. Gangjee, who has worked at Duquesne for 34 years, currently holds the position of distinguished professor … Continue reading FLAG licenses DU professor’s research

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Priest details late adjunct’s stay on campus

By Julian Routh | News Editor In response to claims that Duquesne turned a blind eye to an ailing adjunct professor before her death on Sept. 1, Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry Rev. Daniel Walsh said the university “offered the help to get her to where she would be able to care for herself.” Margaret Mary Vojtko was permitted to stay at the Laval … Continue reading Priest details late adjunct’s stay on campus

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