Kyle Blount, an assistant professor of ecohydrology in the University of Illinois Springfield’s Environmental Studies Program within the College of Health, Science and Technology, has co-authored two collaborative research articles that offer new guidance for cities and researchers working to manage extreme heat, water challenges and the growing demands of urbanization.

A new study from the University of Illinois Springfield College of Health, Science and Technology suggests that a common diabetes medication may do more than control blood sugar. Researchers found that the drug, sitagliptin, may help protect blood vessels and support overall heart health.

Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle

Funding Source

• UIS Internal Funding (Blount Startup, Scholarly Presentation Support Program)

Methods & Key Findings

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UIS Student and Faculty Research Explores Appeal of Novel Nicotine Products

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companies, industries, countries, and more.

Key findings or impacts

Developed a one week summer camp curriculum on AI Foundation of autonomous vehicles for K9-12 and implemented it at UIS and ISU campuses in summer 2023

Methods & Key Findings :

Metalloproteinases (MPs), a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases, include matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a disintegrin and metalloproteinases (ADAMs). These enzymes are tightly associated with several diseases when not regulated by their inhibitors and activators, making them attractive targets for developing novel protein-based therapeutics . In this work , we explored application of deep learning models in screening binders to MPs.