Biology Podcast: "Brain as Blueprint: What Computers Can Learn from Evolution"
Dr. Morgan Sammons, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Associate Dean for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, explores how evolution’s design principles could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
RNA Institute Celebrated at LifeSciencesNY Together '25
Members of the RNA Institute gathered at the LifeSciencesNY Together ’25 meeting held at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown from November 12–13, 2025 where leaders from the biomedical and life sciences came together for presentations, networking, and awards recognizing excellence in research, innovation, education, and economic development.
Gov. Hochul Announces $50M Life Sciences Expansion for RNA Institute research
The Life Sciences Research Building, which is home to cutting-edge labs where researchers from the RNA Institute blend bench science with AI to help accelerate the development of RNA-based treatments for deadly diseases, will expand by 20,000 s.f.
New Insights into Bacterial Genome Evolution: UAlbany Researchers Publish in Nature Communications
The University at Albany Department of Biological Sciences congratulates Dr. Héloïse Muller who recently completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Associate Professor Cheryl Andam. During her time in the Andam Lab, Dr. Muller conducted research in evolutionary genomics that focused on the mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer and the roles of mobile genetic elements in bacterial evolution.
Dr. Thomas Begley Named Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professor in Biology
The Department of Biological Sciences recognizes Dr. Thomas Begley, a Professor of Biological Sciences and Associate Director of The RNA Institute, on being named the Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professor in Biology.
Dr. Andrew Berglund Named 2025 Academic Laureate
The Department of Biological Sciences congratulates Dr. Andrew Berglund, Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the University at Albany’s RNA Institute who has been named the 2025 Academic Laureate by the University at Albany Foundation.
Celebrating Early Career Researchers Across the Life Sciences
The 16th annual Life Sciences Research Symposium brought together research trainees from across three UAlbany colleges, and the Capital Region, to share their latest findings, connect with peers and explore opportunities for networking with senior faculty.
UAlbany, VCU to share $6.5M to Launch Muscular Dystrophy Research Center
With this award — one of just six in the nation — UAlbany and VCU will receive $6.5 million over five years to establish the center under the leadership of UAlbany’s Keith Hynes Endowed Professor in STEM Andy Berglund, director of UAlbany’s RNA Institute, and Dr. Nicholas Johnson, director of VCU’s Center for Inherited Muscle Research.