NAU update for March 30

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Friday, March 30

President Cheng, delegation visit NAU’s strategic partner institution in China President Cheng and Chairman Guan of Huaquiao University in Quanzhou discussed various aspects of academic collaboration between NAU and HQU. From basic to translational research: NAU scientist uses microbial sequencing to understand and treat respiratory diseases Emily Cope’s research focuses on understanding the microbiome and using that knowledge to develop new treatments for respiratory diseases. Doctoral student wins NAU’s 3MRP finals with his Brazilian jiu jitsu-inspired treatment of back pain Eight graduate students presented at the annual competition, which requires students to explain their research to a lay audience in only three minutes. NAU researchers looking for participants for study on plant-based, nutrient-dense diet Jay Sutliffe and Wendy Wetzel want to measure the effects of the Nutritarian diet not only on people’s health but also on conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. • NAU’s Department of Dental Hygiene holds annual Kiddie Clinic • NAU Lyric Theater brings Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ to Flagstaff • Register for free swim lessons at NAU’s WAC • Come out Saturday for Southside cleanup, hosted by NAU, local businesses and city • Horizon Concert Series presents cellist Matt Haimovitz in ‘Bach Listening Room’ • Scholarships available to NAU faculty, staff and alumni for Coder Camps boot camp • Spotlight: Martin D. Sommerness and Alexa S. DuMity • Allen Reich • Michelle Miller • Ty Robinson • Northern Arizona University Passport Office • Anna Schwartz •Ann Huffman, Lisa Fleming, Patrick Doyle and David Albritton • Northern Arizona University Landscape Master Plan • Student Spotlight: Paige Wiley and Thuy Tran • Austin Baker, Katee Fischer, Francesca Kent and Shai Nevo • Alumni Spotlight: Mike Jankowski • Michael Hamant • Chuck Hardt • Edythe E. Weeks • NAU Prescott Area Alumni Chapter, Bill Nyman, Cindy Nyman, Mike Beatty, Katherine Anderson, Jessica Marks and David Williams