15th Annual Life Science Research Symposium
The 15th Annual Life Science Research Symposium was held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the University at Albany’s D'Ambra Auditorium in the Life Sciences Research Building, bringing together students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty from a wide range of disciplines to present their cutting-edge research in the life sciences.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
Biology Major Sydney Hanson recognized at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS)
The Biological Sciences Department congratulates Sydney Hanson, a B.S. in Biology major with a minor in Sociology, for being named the top Oral Presenter in the scientific discipline of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from November 13th to 16th.
Dr. Edelgard Wulfert receives Academic Laureate Award
The Department of Biological Sciences congratulates Dr. Edelgard Wulfert, Professor of Psychology for being honored with the Academic Laureate Award on 11/14/2024 at the Annual University at Albany Foundation's Citizen Laureate Awards at the UAlbany Broadview Center.
RNA Institute Study Explores Cellular Response to Zika Virus Infection
In a new study published in the Journal of Virology, University at Albany researchers investigated how the human body fights off Zika virus at the cellular level. Their findings illuminate new potential intervention points for therapeutics against Zika, as well as other RNA viruses.
Larsen Lab October 16 Virtual Walk for Sjörgren's Foundation
Larsen Lab members and other members of UAlbany's Department of Biological Sciences took part in a virtual walk in support of the Sjörgren's Foundation.
2024 Annual New York RNA Symposium
On October 14-15, 2024, the Hotel Canandaigua on the Finger Lakes hosted the Annual New York RNA Symposium, welcoming over 300 attendees which included several keynote speakers as well as presentations and lightning talks by UAlbany junior researchers and students.
Study: UAlbany Researchers Identify New Driver of Antimicrobial Resistance
UAlbany researchers have identified a genetic mechanism that allows antimicrobial resistance to spread among the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae — the third leading cause of blood infections globally.