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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.
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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.
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Study Explores How Climate Change Impacts Extreme Cold Events
Researchers studied a 2023 cold wave in China to better understand how the warming effect of climate change drives or suppresses these types of extreme events.
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Summit to Focus on AI and National Competitiveness
The University at Albany and the Special Competitive Studies Project will host a daylong AI and National Competitiveness Innovation Summit at ETEC on Friday, followed by an event specifically geared for students on Saturday
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UAlbany Professor Explores South Korea’s Military Modernization through Fulbright Award
Peter Banseok Kwon, associate professor of Korean Studies in the Department of East Asian Studies at UAlbany, is in South Korea researching the history of the nation’s defense industry through a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-25 academic year.