# @susquehannau on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqRKw7klh7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56085535-susquehannau-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-12T14:01:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Susquehanna University (@SusquehannaU) — https://gondola.cc/SusquehannaU

## Caption

In the lab of Pavithra Vivekanand, professor of biology, students are using extracts from Susquehanna's iconic ginkgo trees to synthesize gold nanoparticles that could help fight cancer and reduce inflammation. It's the kind of hands-on, meaningful research that defines the Susquehanna experience. 🔬🧡

Hear the full story on a recent episode of the 'Science is a Story' podcast with Kathy Straub, dean of the School of Natural & Social Sciences.

🔗 Listen at the link in our bio.

📸 Brodie Bard ’29

#SusquehannaUniversity #HandsOnLearning #ScienceEducation #CancerResearch

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susquehannauniversity, cancerresearch, handsonlearning, scienceeducation

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