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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.
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UAlbany Biology Department 2023-2024 Graduate Student Awards Announcement
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Albany announces the winners of the 2023-2024 Department of Biological Sciences Awards
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Society for Neuroscience Hudson-Berkshire Chapter 2024 Annual Meeting at UAlbany
The UAlbany Life Sciences Research Building hosted the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience Hudson-Berkshire chapter on Saturday, September 21, 2024 attracting over 100 attendees and featuring poster presentations and travel awards
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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.