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NIH-Funded Cancer Drug Delivery Platform Continues Through Clinical Trials
UAlbany chemist Max Royzen, in collaboration with San Francisco-based biotech company Shasqi, is developing an innovative drug delivery platform to fight cancer. As the platform evolves, the team is actively honing ways to improve delivery modes to enhance drug efficacy and patient experience.
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Halvorsen Lab Spotlight with Research Support Specialist Dadrian Cole '23
UAlbany's Dadrian Cole '23 decided to continue her work in the Halvorsen lab between completing undergrad and preparing for medical school. Learn about Dadrian's work with nanostructures, her latest publication in Nano Letters and insights on the intersection of nanoscience and medicine.
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UAlbany Researchers Unlock New Capabilities in DNA Nanostructure Self-assembly
RNA Institute scientists are pioneering new methods for designing and assembling DNA nanostructures, enhancing their potential for applications in medicine, materials science and data storage
College of Integrated Health Sciences PhD student Heather Duncan. (Photo by Erin Frick)
Epidemiology PhD Student Explores AI to Empower Local Public Health
UAlbany PhD student Heather Duncan is seeking to develop new AI tools to solve data analysis challenges in county health departments and support continuing education resources for medical professionals.
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UAlbany Study Links Lack of Oral Health Care with Complications During Pregnancy
Maintaining oral health during pregnancy found to be associated with reduced incidence of gestational diabetes and hypertension
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Q&A: AI Plus Institute Director Balakrishnan 'Prabha' Prabhakaran
Prabhakaran, an expert in human computer interaction, previously spent 25 years on the computer science faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he also served as associate vice president for research centers and institutes and director of the Multimedia Systems Laboratory.
CNSE PhD student Maria Paredes-Espinosa with Mentor and Associate Professor of Nanobioscience Janet Paluh
Showcase 2025: CNSE Student Gains Valuable Insight into Research and Innovation
CNSE Student Maria Paredes-Espinosa is on track to earning her PhD in nanobioscience in 2026 under the mentorship of CNSE Associate Professor Janet Paluh. This spring, she is preparing to present her research at UAlbany Showcase on April 30, where she will take part in the annual pitch competition.