Scientists can identify the origins of diseases by studying how RNA turns genes on and off, potentially leading to innovative disease treatments and possible cures.
Rockefeller College Partners with Zimbabwe Parliament to Strengthen Democracy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through a contract with Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust, has awarded the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy a 5-year, $3,039,475 grant to assist the Parliament of Zimbabwe in strengthening its institutional, legislative and oversight capacity.
An RNA researcher finds in flavonoids potential therapies for Myotonic Dystrophy
Post doctoral fellow Subodh Mishra has been awarded a fellowship from a foundation targeting Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) to support new RNA Institute research into how a natural dietary supplement can be used as a therapeutic to combat the disease.
An Uplifting Journey for Graduate Student Erica Graham
Graduate student Erica Graham has charted a distinctive course as she nears completion of her doctorate in nanonengineering. As a student of both the University at Albany and SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Graham's status provided her with the opportunity to study the advance field of silicon photonics, while also co-founding UAlbany's Graduate Students of Color Organization. Through this organization, Graham has helped address issues such as underrepresentation in various graduate programs while providing a supportive environment for her fellow students.
Virtual Conversations to Understand and Eliminate Minority Health Disparities
A UAlbany team is partnering with the Healthcare Association of New York State to present a series designed to facilitate conversations in understanding and eliminating minority health disparities.
UAlbany and SEFCU team up to help keep community safe with weekly employee testing
Every week, more than 325 SEFCU employees receive COVID-19 testing as part of a new partnership between the credit union and the University at Albany.
A Grad Student Explores the Psychology behind a Video Game Megahit in the COVID-19 Era
ALBANY, N.Y. (Nov. 24, 2020) — As we know all too well, there have been many more losers than winners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
