Weather Closure: Monday, February 23 Open or Close Alert Message
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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus Monday, February 23.  We expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly.

Campus Services During the Closure

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed:

• Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty)
• Dining
• Computer Labs
• Facilities/Housekeeping
• Health Services (TBD by Director)

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety.

Classes and Work During the Closure

Students
All offices and in-person activities are canceled for the day. In-person classes are canceled but may be held remotely at the discretion of faculty. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor. 

Staff
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with supervisors as appropriate. Staff whose work requires on-campus presence should follow supervisor guidance. 

Staying Informed

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility as we work to keep our community safe during the storm.

Eun Jung Park

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Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
323 Center for Sciences & Pharmacy
Phone: 413-796-2522

Research Interests

My research interests initially focused on cancer chemoprevention using natural products and their derivatives. I have conducted various experiments to evaluate the anti-inflammatory, cancer chemo preventive, anti-cancer, and anti-metastatic effects of these natural compounds in both in vitro and in vivo models. Currently, my research is divided into two main areas. First, I am expanding my work to investigate the effects of compounds on neuroinflammation models caused by both endogenous and exogenous factors in glial cells using in vitro systems. The second area of my research is in the field of nutrigenomics, which examines how food, and its components influence gene expression. I have been studying the long-term effects of grape consumption on various tissues in mouse models, utilizing RNA-sequencing data analysis. I plan to further explore the interactions between other nutrients or natural products and the genome, with a focus on how these interactions affect health and disease outcomes. (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9486-8692)