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President Rodriguez and Congressman Tonko view a demo of the Lednev lab's screening tool, led by UAlbany PhD student Bhavik Vyas.
Congressman Tonko visits Lednev Lab to Learn More About Early Alzheimer’s Diagnostics Technology
The Lednev lab is developing a new, laser-based screening tool that can test blood or saliva samples to detect early and preclinical Alzheimer’s disease.
CEHC's DeeDee Bennett Gayle stands in the atrium at the ETEC research and development complex.
CEHC Disaster Scientist Testifies Before U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
The hearing included testimonies from four expert witnesses who shared insight on the critical need to include older adults and people with disabilities in the disaster planning, response and recovery process.
Gov. Kathy Hochul points at an air quality monitoring screen inside the NYS Mesonet operations center at ETEC.
New Yorkers Turn to UAlbany Research, Expertise for Insight on Dangerous Air Quality
The eastern United States experienced its worst air pollution in recent recorded history last week. When New Yorkers needed answers, they turned to the University at Albany.
UAlbany faculty experts meet with a Ukrainian delegation at ETEC.
Capital Region Exchange Program Connects UAlbany Experts with International Delegates
The University is partnering with the International Center of the Capital Region to host delegations from all over the world.
Five people stand at a long table with their right hands raised as they are sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris, who is standing on a riser at the front of an ornate room in front of to U.S. flags.
President Rodríguez Joins White House Commission on Hispanic and Latino Educational Equity
The Commission, which was announced in September by the White House and is holding its inaugural meeting today, is charged with advising President Biden through Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on a range of issues related to removing barriers to educational equity and economic opportunity for Hispanics and Latinos.
A woman stands at a podium near a line of seven smiling people standing under a screen with the words "Internships in Aging Project/ School of Social Welfare"
Public Service, Public Engagement Honored at Awards Ceremony
Winners, along with their colleagues and deans, were celebrated at a reception and awards ceremony in the Performing Arts Center, hosted by President Havidán Rodríguez along with Provost Carol Kim and Director of Public Engagement Mary Hunt.
A woman in braids and glasses unrolls a research poster to place it on an display easle
UAlbany Starts a New Tradition With its Inaugural Showcase
More than 1,500 student participated in Showcase and the energy on campus was palpable, President Rodríguez said.
Mesonet intern Eric Creighton and technician Sam Cherubin prepare a weather balloon to launch in front of children at the Belleville Henderson Central School.
New York State Mesonet Celebrates Five Years of Operations
The Mesonet network was completed in April 2018, with the University at Albany helping to design, install and operate it.