RNA Institute Researchers Receive NIH Funding to Investigate Fatal Genetic Disorder
UAlbany scientists at the RNA Institute are seeking to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive disease. Kaalak Reddy’s team was recently awarded $420,000 from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to advance their work on a rare but fatal genetic disorder that affects the heart and brain.
The 11th Cohort of RNA Fellows Marks New Opportunities for Collaboration and Discovery
Pictured: The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Jeanette Altarriba, Directors of the RNA Fellows program Drs. Thomas Begley & Arun Richard Chandrasekaran, RNA Fellows, and their mentors.
UAlbany Celebrates College Tour, Campus Ballroom Reopening
UAlbany rolled out the purple carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of its episode of "The College Tour" and the grand reopening of the newly renovated Campus Center Ballroom. Students, faculty, staff and alumni filled the refreshed space — now complete with upgraded AV technology and a modern look — for a Hollywood-style celebration that included themed mocktails, a photo booth and a panel discussion with student stars from the episode.
2025 Mini WISC Workshop for Interaction and Scientific Communication
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the UAlbany’s Department of Biological Sciences and the Life Sciences hosted the Mini Workshop for Interaction and Scientific Communication at the Life Sciences Research Building (LSRB) D’Ambra Auditorium. The event, which was organized by Dr. Malene Belfort and Dr. Paolo Forni, drew 106 participants that included graduate students, faculty, postdocs, and scientists from the UAlbany Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Psychology, the College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering, the RNA Institute plus the Neural Stem Cell Institute, the New York State Department of Health, and the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS). This workshop was designed to promote collaboration and share ideas among scientists at different stages of their careers and across various disciplines.
How Students Spent Their UAlbany Summer 2025
Even when classes are not in session, University at Albany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.
UAlbany Celebrates World RNA Day, Student Research and New Projects Enabled by Empire AI
The RNA Institute welcomed over 200 attendees to its annual “World RNA Day” celebration. Festivities included lab tours and research presentations to showcase how studying RNA’s structure, function and modifications can unlock new approaches to combatting deadly and debilitating diseases through earlier diagnosis, effective treatments—and potentially cures.
UAlbany RNA Institute Celebrates World RNA Day
UAlbany RNA Institute Celebrates World RNA Day and Announces $1.8M NIH Award to Support Graduate Fellows
"World RNA Day" celebration marks conclusion of RNA Institute's Summer Program
The UAlbany RNA Institute celebrated "RNA Day" on Friday, August 1 at the conclusion of the RNA Institute's Summer Program which featured poster sessions and special announcements from Governor Kathy Hochul and SUNY Chancellor John King about the use of AI in biotechnology research.