Dr. Neelu Puri and her research team featured on WTVO and FOX 39

Dr. Neelu Puri, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and her research team, were featured on WTVO and FOX 39 on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Dr. Puri has been nominated as a Nexstar Remarkable Women. She is one of the Rockford finalists in the national program.

Each March, Nextar Media Group, Inc. recognizes Women’s History Month by celebrating Remarkable Women in the area who have made a difference and left a tremendous impact on their communities.

This nomination recognizes her extraordinary contributions to lung cancer research, promotion of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer, her remarkable dedication to shaping the next generation of scientists and her tireless efforts to educate the broader community about lung cancer.