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Igor Lednev and Jürgen Popp stand in academic regalia on the academic podium following UAlbany's 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
UAlbany, Leibniz Institute Connect Through Laser-Based Technology
Chemists Igor Lednev and Jürgen Popp have built a strong connection over their use of Raman spectroscopy.
Grid of microscope images of motor neurons
UAlbany Professor Receives Funding to Advance ALS Research
Findings could inform a new approach to treatment with reduced side effects for patients
Shawn Bushway stands on the pillared UAlbany Podium in a blue jacket and purple button-doown shirt
Legal Representation at Initial Bail Hearings Linked to Lower Use of Cash Bail
A year-long field experiment that provided public defenders at some initial bail hearings found that having an attorney at these hearings lowered the court's use of cash bail and pretrial detention — without increasing the odds of a defendant not showing up at subsequent hearings.
A healthcare worker wearing scrubs, goggles, mask and gloves, works at bank of computers in a dimly-lit room.
Service-Obligated Program Providers Help Address Health Worker Shortages in New York State
New Center for Health Workforce Studies report shows that incentive programs can help fill health care gaps in underserved regions
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.
Figure displaying graphical representation of four DNA nanostructures. From left to right, the figure shows DNA strands, then six gray circles labeled with six chemical elements (Mg2+, Ca2-, Ba2+, Na+, K-, Li+) and an arrow pointing to the right, where there are four DNA nanostructure shapes including DNA tetrahedron, three-point star, DNA double crossover motif, and DNA origami triangle. All graphical elements are set against a blue background.
RNA Institute Researchers Advance DNA Nanostructure Stability
Study reports nanostructure assembly without the use of magnesium, yielding greater stability in four nanostructure shapes
An orange-colored, smoky haze covers the sky above UAlbany's Uptown Campus.
Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality: A Q&A with Jim Schwab 
Jim Schwab, senior research faculty emeritus, has studied atmospheric chemistry and air pollution for more than 30 years at UAlbany.