New SUNY Brain Institute signals major growth in Neuroscience Research and Education
The University at Albany College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Biological Sciences will play a central role in a major statewide $10 million investment in neuroscience research establishing the new SUNY Brain Institute.
UAlbany Biology Undergraduate featured in "The College Tour"
The Department of Biological Sciences is proud of Leann Nicholas, a double major in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Spanish who is featured in the episode of "The College Tour", a nationally streaming series on Amazon Prime Video that showcases the personal stories and experiences of college students across the United States.
UAlbany Biology mourns the passing of Dr. Jon W. Jacklet
The Department of Biological Sciences mourns the October 23rd passing of Dr. Jon W. Jacklet, UAlbany Neuroscientist, Colleague, Mentor, and Friend.
Dr. Ryan Thurman Receives the 2025 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Excellence
The Department of Biological Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Ryan Thurman has been selected as the recipient of the University at Albany, College of Arts and Sciences 2025 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Excellence, and award which recognizes faculty who go above and beyond in supporting student learning and success.
UAlbany Biology Faculty Ranked Among the World's Best Scientists in their Disciplines
The Department of Biological Sciences is proud to recognize three of its faculty members being among the world’s top 2% scientists according to the 2025 Stanford University global citation impact database: Dr. Annalisa Scimemi, Dr. Alex Valm, and Dr. Ing-Nang Wang.
Dozens of UAlbany Researchers Among World’s Top 2% of Scientists
The annual Stanford University report, published through Elsevier, creates a public database of top-cited researchers.
Biology Podcast: "Brain as Blueprint: What Computers Can Learn from Evolution"
Dr. Morgan Sammons, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Associate Dean for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, explores how evolution’s design principles could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
RNA Institute Celebrated at LifeSciencesNY Together '25
Members of the RNA Institute gathered at the LifeSciencesNY Together ’25 meeting held at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown from November 12–13, 2025 where leaders from the biomedical and life sciences came together for presentations, networking, and awards recognizing excellence in research, innovation, education, and economic development.