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Summer Spotlight: UAlbany Undergrads Study Myotonic Dystrophy, Breast Cancer
Alongside researchers in the RNA Institute and the Cancer Research Center, Sanjida Ahmed and Sakthi Muthukrishnan spent their summers inside the lab, wielding pipettes and advanced analytical equipment to further our understanding of important disease processes with the goal to inform new therapeutics and improve lives.
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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.
Sophie Whiteman, MPH graduate student, interned this summer at Engeye Health Clinic in Ddegeya Village, Uganda.
How Students Spent Their UAlbany Summer 2024
Even when classes are not in session, UAlbany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.
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The Shape of Molecules to Come: A Q&A on Designing DNA Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
RNA Institute researchers discuss the importance of DNA nanotechnology and their latest work on DNA nanostructures
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UAlbany Celebrates New Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics on ‘World RNA Day’
On "World RNA Day," University at Albany’s RNA Institute celebrated its recent designation as a Center of Excellence in RNA Research and Therapeutics — to advance the development of RNA-based therapeutics and train the next generation of New York’s biotechnology workforce. 
Begley Lab 07/10/24
July 4th Article on Diversity in "ASBMBToday"
Biology grad student Humphrey Omeoga pens an article on cultural diversity in America
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Andy Berglund Named Inaugural Recipient of the Keith Hynes Endowed Professorship in STEM
The new endowed professorship is designed to support research that is actively seeking answers to many of society’s most pressing challenges.
Biology Graduation 2024
Department of Biology Graduation 2024
The University at Albany hosted a series of ceremonies to honor the graduating classes of 2023-2024 including an Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony for Baccalaureate Biology majors and the acknowledgement and celebration of the department's graduating Master's and Doctoral Students.