Targeting Mpox Messages to At-Risk Groups Could Result in Stigma, Study Finds
Survey found that emphasizing that men who have sex with men are most at risk for the virus mpox had the negative effect of increasing support for restricting LGBTQ+ events.
Erie County Turns to UAlbany Researchers for Winter Storm Preparedness
A new 18-month, $349,774 partnership with UAlbany and National Weather Service researchers aims to ensure Western New Yorkers are better prepared for future winter storms.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 25, 2023) — The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
Research Shows Having Police in Schools Results in Fewer Fights, But Harsher Discipline
The presence of an SRO is associated with a decline in some forms of school violence and an increase in reported firearm offenses, as well as a direct increase in harsh disciplinary actions by school administrators such as suspensions and arrests by police.
UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities Hosts Summer Research Students
Students heard from UAlbany doctoral researchers; toured the RNA Institute
Advancing Opportunities for Women in Engineering
Engineering students from UAlbany were recently provided with the opportunity to attend the Society of Women Engineers conference in Connecticut thanks to the support of Lori Peppe Trezza, Class of 1983.
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.
Study: Tailor Healthcare Messages to Language and Culture of Target Community
Researchers tracked COVID-19 vaccination rates to determine the effectiveness of communications to foreign-born U.S. residents who weren't native English speakers.