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Have You Checked Out @maikagmitchell ‘s New #Bioprinting Title?

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The Library has recently added Bioprinting: Techniques and Risks for Regenerative Medicine by MSK’s Maika Mitchell!  This title aims to stimulate a scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary debate and exchange of ideas using the techniques described in the book. This innovative resource

  • Contains actual 3D files adapted and created by the author using several types of 3d printers
  • Provides information on how to convert an existing 3-D printer to bioprinter using currently available techniques
  • Describes the increased complexity of bioprinting compared to 3D- printing
  • Includes discussion on how 3D printing and additive manufacturing offers the opportunity to 3D print an entire organ, reducing the associated costs of this process when using cells as bioink

The practical knowledge and case examples provided throughout this book will benefit Stem Cell biologists, biotechnologists and biomaterial and biochemical engineers, as well as graduate students.Shows the possible risk of rejection of 3D printed cells.

Bioprinting: Techniques and Risks for Regenerative Medicine can be found in our eBook A-Z listing.

 

Nanoparticle Vaccine, Supercomputers and More…

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The latest in Cancer Research News

  • Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a nanoparticle vaccine immunotherapy that targets several different cancer types. The nanoparticle vaccine delivers minuscule particulates that stimulate the immune system to mount an immune response.  Read more about the vaccine in Nature Nanotechnology.
  • A study led by researchers at Keele University shows that men and women suffering from heart failure have a higher risk of death than people with most common types of cancer. The data for this study was collected between 2000-2011 and from 393 general practices in Scotland.  The study results were published in the European Journal of Heart Failure.
  • Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin are using supercomputers developed and deployed by Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) to identify new and better chemo drugs. Read more in Scientific Reports.
  • Patients who expressed the tumor antigen NY-ESO-1 had more aggressive cancers and were more likely to die early from their disease, according to a study led by researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.  Their findings were published in the journal Gynecologic Oncology.

Take a Look at These New #Nursing Resources for National #NursesWeek!

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The MSK Library has recently added a couple of new nursing resources just in time for National Nurses Week 2017:

Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination and Practice Preparation, written by renowned certification preparation expert Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald, is a must read for anyone taking the NP exam. This resource will help develop critical thinking and test-taking skills needed for the exam. This new, 5th edition delivers the latest guidelines, recommendations, diagnostic and treatment protocols, and procedures that are critical to passing the NP boards. This resource is may be found in our eBook A-Z listing.

Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession is a core advanced practice text useful for both Master’s Level and DNP programs. This 3rd edition is a unique compilation of existing chapters that results in a comprehensive and well-rounded resource for the advanced practice nursing student.  This resource may be accessed from our R2 Digital Library.