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Princeton Henry Putnam Professor of Economics and Public Affairs Janet Currie
Currie to Deliver Second Annual Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture
Janet Currie, the Henry Putnam Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University, will deliver the second annual Pong S. Lee Memorial Lecture on Friday, Sept. 6. The lecture will be held in the Standish Living Room of the Massry School of Business at 4 p.m.
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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.
Dr. Seung Park
Dr. Park Contributes an Additional $100,000 in Honor of His Former Mentor
Dr. Seung Park has generously contributed $100,000 to the Pong S. Lee Memorial Fund. This latest donation comes on top of his previous $100,000 contribution to the same fund.
Professor Chun-Yu Ho and Professor Pinka Chatterji
UAlbany Economists Report Common Ownership Problem in Medicare
A recent study in Medical Care by Pinka Chatterji, Chun-Yu Ho, Alyssa Kamara, and Jaehak Lee reports an increasing role of shared institutional investors within the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) market. 
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UAlbany Study Examines Impact of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles on Mortality in New York
A new study, led by a team of interdisciplinary researchers at UAlbany, has found a link between long-term UFP exposure and increases in mortality in New York, especially among underserved populations.
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UAlbany Study: Joint Effects of Thunderstorms and Power Outages Increase Respiratory-Related Emergency Department Visits
A new study led by UAlbany researchers is among the first to examine the joint effects of thunderstorms and power outages on respiratory-related emergency department visits in New York State.
Ulrich Hounyo
Professor Hounyo Honored with Econometric Theory Award
We are proud to announce that Professor Ulrich Hounyo has been honored with the Multa Scripsit award by Econometric Theory. This prestigious honor, instituted by the journal Econometric Theory, recognizes authors who have made significant and sustained contributions to the field through their cumulative publishing efforts over many years.
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Professor Lahiri Recognized as Journal of Econometrics Fellow
Distinguished Professor Kajal Lahiri has been recognized as Fellow of Journal of Econometrics. Professor Lahiri, named a 2023 Fellow of Journal of Econometrics, was honored by the Journal along with other newly inducted Fellows.