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. 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.
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.
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.
Junior Earns Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
UAlbany Junior Parmesh Thakoordial was recently named a recipient of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, a prestigious national program created by former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky to support students committed to careers in the public sphere.
UAlbany Alum Omar Yaghi ’85 Shares 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
University at Albany alum Omar M. Yaghi (Chemistry, 1985) has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, sharing the honor with Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University and Richard Robson of the University of Melbourne.
Biological Sciences at UAlbany: A Year of Discovery, Recognition, Achievement and Collaboration
UAlbany Department of Biological Sciences Year in Review