With cases on the rise, researchers are aiming to develop a “one-two punch” vaccine strategy against pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough. This work could ultimately help reduce transmission of the disease and combat the threat of resistant bacteria mutating into stronger, more lethal “superbugs.”

Xuefei Huang, the MSU biomedical engineering and chemistry researcher featured in this story, was honored April 2 at the university's Innovation Celebration. He was one of five faculty members, current students and alumni with College of Engineering ties who received awards at the event.

Michigan State University's April 2 Innovation Celebration created a College of Engineering milestone. Faculty members, students and alumni were recognized with five of the event's six awards.

The 3D printer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering started producing face shield frames on March 25 -- part of MSU's growing efforts to address the shortage of critical medical supplies due to the novel coronavirus. MSU is helping local health professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic by making 3D-printed personal protective equipment.

Xuefei Huang will receive a William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award when Michigan State University hosts its annual Awards Convocation on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The 2020 convocation is set for 3:30 p.m. at the University Club in Lansing. Colleagues, family, and friends are welcome to attend the event.

Engineers have been working for years to develop a more convenient way to monitor blood pressure. Now, researchers at MSU and the University of Maryland appear to have succeeded. Research led by senior author Ramakrishna Mukkamala, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has devised a smart way to detect hypertension sooner with a new blood pressure app. Anand Chandrasekhar, electrical and computer engineering doctoral student, is the lead author.

Michigan State University scientists are engineering a virus-like particle, known as Qβ, that will generate anti-cancer immune responses in the body and potentially be used as a new vaccine for the treatment of cancer.