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Students from Saratoga Springs High School hold up a Science Research Symposium sign inside UAlbany's Campus Center.
Inaugural UAlbany Science Research Symposium Showcases High School Researchers Statewide
Future scientists from across New York presented their original research at UAlbany during the event last week.
Sue Shanabrook, UAlbany alum will deliver the 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at ETEC.
Shanabrook to Deliver 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture
University at Albany alum Sue Shanabrook will deliver the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering’s 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture on Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. in ETEC 149/151. Registration is now available.
A downed tree damages power lines following a severe storm.
UAlbany, UConn Researchers Awarded $550,000 to Advance Renewables, Grid Resilience and Security
The projects, funded through the Center for Weather Innovation and Smart Energy and Resilience, are aimed at safeguarding the energy industry.
A man in a suit and tie sits at a table with a name card that reads "University at Albany Jeff Freedman."
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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Exploring AI-Enabled Disease Detection: Q&A with S M Ashiqul ‘Mishu’ Islam
UAlbany's Mishu Islam discusses how he is leveraging vast stores of genetic data to find 'fingerprints' linked to multiple types of cancer and other complex diseases, in order to improve methods for understanding patient risk, getting ahead of disease and advancing capabilities in personalized medicine.
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Chemist Receives $1.95M for Research on AI-Powered Pathogen Detection, Precision Therapeutics
Mehmet Yigit has received $1.95 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to advance his transdisciplinary research program focused on AI-powered biosensing and precision therapeutics.
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Forensic Chemist Receives DOJ Support for Gunshot Residue Detection Tool
Gunshot residue is important for helping forensic investigators reconstruct crime scenes where a firearm was used and link suspects to the event.