West Point Band to Perform Free Concert at EMPAC March 11

The stirring sounds of America’s military musical heritage will fill the air as the West Point Band performs its acclaimed “West Point on the March” concert at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. This free event presents a wide-ranging evening of classic marches and patriotic tunes, showcasing the talents of the U.S. Army’s oldest active band.To RSVP, click here

Molecular Interactions in the Human Gut Help Regulate a Balanced Microbiome

Bacteroides are essential bacteria in the human gut, playing a crucial role in our overall health. These microorganisms offer numerous benefits to their hosts, contributing to digestion and immune function. In their quest for survival, Bacteroides species are involved in fierce competition, employing mechanisms to interact and assert dominance. Certain Bacteroides species have developed ways to inject toxins into rival cells, showcasing their adaptability.

Ge Wang Named Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging

Ge Wang, the Clark-Crossan Chaired Professor and director of the Biomedical Imaging Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been appointed as the editor-in-chief of the IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging journal. With nearly 3,000 submissions per year, it is the flagship journal in the tomographic medical imaging field and among the most highly cited of all biomedical engineering journals. Wang’s initial term is for three years and is renewable for a second term.

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