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Preparing the Samples

Preparing the Samples

Graduate student Philip Deenik prepares cells for flow cytometry.

Petry Dishes

A graduate student prepares cells for upcoming experiments.

Examining Lab-Developed Molecules

Examining Lab-Developed Molecules

Assistant Professor Lina Cui and her students examine a freshly made molecule that will be used for heparanase research.

Cancer Cell Samples

Cancer Cell Samples

Cui and her students use a variety of cancer cells in their research. Some of the cellular samples were collected from human patients as far back as the 1950s and are still used to make medical breakthroughs today.

Analyzing Samples

Analyzing Samples

Cui and graduate student Kelton Schleyer examine readings from the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The equipment gives her team the ability to analyze and purify chemical samples.

Cancer Cells in Microscope

Cancer Cells in Microscope

A close-up view of cancer cells through a microscope.

Lina Cui

Assistant Professor in UNM’s Dept. of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

Unlocking the secrets of disease progression

$1.89 million grant to fund large-scale, long-term UNM research project

By Aaron Hilf September 27, 2017

Categories: Front Page Faculty News College of Arts & Sciences Chemistry Research

Tags: research

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