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RI Blood Center is coming to UMASSD for a blood drive. Please consider donating. Clare Carney Library Grand Reading Room from 10AM-6PM. You can register for a timed appointment using the QR code on the announcement image and please enter the sponsor code: 5115 when registering. Contact Professor Elizabeth Hart at beth.hart@umassd.edu for more information To sign up, visit: https://donate.ribc.org/donor/schedules/sponsor_code

Claire T. Carney Library, Room 122, Grand Reading Room

Location: TEX 219 Abstract: This research explores the impact of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) on bone health, focusing on how hyperglycemia contributes to increased bone fragility through the action of bone cells. Despite many T2DM patients having normal to high bone mineral density, they exhibit elevated fracture risks, suggesting that bone quality rather than quantity is affected. The study aims to investigate the role of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), crosslinks that accumulate in diabetic conditions to alter bone metabolism and ultimately impact bone quality. AGEs disrupt bone turnover by affecting bone cell function. Given that AGEs have harmful impacts on bone, our study will examine irisin, a myokine that may inhibit AGEs and promote bone growth. Through in vitro experiments using osteocyte cells in hyperglycemic conditions, we will assess cell viability, gene expression, and the potential of irisin to counteract the negative effects of AGEs on osteocytes. This work could lead to novel therapies that improve bone quality and reduce fracture risk in T2DM patients. Advisor: Dr. Lamya Karim, Dept. of Bioengineering Committee Members: Dr. Tracie Ferreira, Dept. of Bioengineering Dr. Laura Hanzly, Dept. of Bioengineering All BMEBT graduate students are encouraged to attend, and all interested parties are invited.

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A virtual information session on the graduate business programs at UMass Dartmouth. -Explore various business graduate programs -Find out how you can complete your degree at your pace -Discover how you can concentrate in a field that meets your interests and career goals -Learn about Charlton's more flexible GMAT waivers -Understand the value of Charlton College of Business degree -Hear about the next steps to enrollment This event designed to answer questions you may have about the various degree and certificate programs

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Opportunity Knocks: MEDITECH is hiring! They have a number of open roles that will allow you to have a hand in shaping the future of healthcare. From development to sales representatives to database administrators each of these roles allows you to make an impact. MEDITECH will be in the Library Living Room lobby. Stop by and see what opportunities are waiting for you!

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Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office's virtual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.

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