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The Lodge at Schroon Lake on Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17 hosted the RNA Institute Retreat with close to 180 attendees. This two-day event was organized by the Center of Excellence in RNA Research & Therapeutics (CERRT) in partnership with the University of Rochester’s Center for RNA Biology and UAlbany’s RNA Institute.

Two University at Albany researchers working in the Berglund Lab at the RNA Institute have received new funding to support projects focusing on myotonic dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Associate Professor Annalisa Scimemi works at the intersection of neuroscience and public health. Surrounded by an interdisciplinary team, Scimemi is working to understand how shifts in brain activity — driven by disease or time of day — shape the way our brains work and how we behave.

The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.

The Department of Biological Sciences extends deepest congratulations to all 2024-2025 graduates, and we wish you the best with your future endeavors. We also express our deepest gratitude to the faculty, staff, students, family members, and volunteers whose dedication and support contributed to the success of this year's UAlbany’s graduation ceremonies.

The New York State Writer's Institute hosted UAlbany's Marlene Belfort on May 8, 2025 as part of its Visiting Writers series as she introduced her new memoir, "Mommy, Can Boys Also be Doctors? A Message to Young Scientists and Other Humans"

UAlbany track and field captain Leann Nicholas is graduating this weekend from UAlbany’s Honors College after majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology and Spanish. The aspiring doctor hopes her Spanish language proficiency will help her establish deeper connections with vulnerable patient populations.

Biology major and Guilderland NY native Leah Punnoose wins UAlbany Chancellor's Award, the highest honor bestowed on a student by the University