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Division for Research & Economic Development

Diverse, Relevant & Publicly Engaged Research

From advancing weather forecasting to using AI to predict tumor growth, researchers at the University at Albany are tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. 

The Division is committed to advancing research and scholarship, while training the next generation of scientists — including individuals from underrepresented groups, who make up over 40% of our student body. These efforts place UAlbany at 22nd on U.S News & World Report's national social mobility rankings for 2026.

The University's total research and development expenditures, investment in graduate scholarships and the number of scientists working on cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art facilities ensures UAlbany’s place among the top-tier Carnegie Research-1 institutions.

 

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Research Highlights

 

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Health Sciences

UAlbany researchers at the RNA Institute are fighting muscular dystrophy with a $2.5M NIH grant, studying gum disease with a $2.3M NIH grant and won an NSF award for COVID-19 research. The Cancer Research Center has been awarded a $1.7M grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the role of nutrition in breast cancer. And the College of Integrated Health Sciences' decades-long partnership with the New York State Department of Health fosters collaborative, much needed research that benefits local communities.

 

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Climate Sciences

New York’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation invests $1M annually in the Center of Excellence in Weather and Climate Analytics. The Center and the University partners with industry leaders, including IBM, National Grid and Con Edison, to address extreme weather’s effects on transportation systems. With the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center and NYS Mesonet, UAlbany is home to one of the largest and most prominent coalitions of atmospheric science experts in the country.

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Emergency Preparedness & Cybersecurity

The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity is focused on protecting the nation. Since 2020, the U.S. Department of State has awarded $2.1M to our researchers, who are helping government and industry leaders improve their preparation and response to threats involving WMDs. Our researchers co-lead the $1.5M Virtual Institute of Cyber Operation and Research funded by U.S. Department of Defense.

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Artificial Intelligence

UAlbany's AI Plus supercomputing initiative delivers the high-speed computational power needed to design and test the latest generation of microchips, new AI algorithms and machine-learning systems. With the support of a $75 million investment from New York State, UAlbany is significantly expanding the state's artificial intelligence supercomputing resources for STEM, arts and humanities teaching and research.

Research News

 

Public Impact Headlines UAlbany Research & Entrepreneurship Week 2026
Four faculty members with expertise ranging from wireless communication to the origins of complex human societies have been nominated by their colleagues to present this year’s Pathbreaking Research Talks on the third day of UAlbany's Research & Entrepreneurship Week. R&E Week 2026 runs Oct. 19-23.

UAlbany to Convene New York Energy Leaders for 2026 Clean Energy Pathways Workshop
Hundreds of industry experts, researchers and policymakers will convene to examine the major decisions facing New York as it moves toward a cleaner energy economy.

2026 Albany Nanotechnology Symposium at UAlbany Spotlights Metrology Advances
The 2026 Albany Nanotechnology Symposium returns to UAlbany’s ETEC Building on Oct. 22-23, with researchers, industry professionals and students from across the semiconductor, quantum and photonics fields expected to converge on Albany for two days of talks, posters and networking.

UAlbany Study Examines Public Library AI Programs
New research from UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG) suggests public libraries can play an important role in helping communities develop the skills to critically evaluate the technology, understand its risks and participate in decisions about how it is used.

For Undergrad Researcher Christina Casey, Chemistry Always Clicked
UAlbany senior Christina Casey is a student researcher in the Royzen Lab at the RNA Institute. Casey's passion for chemistry blossomed young and at UAlbany, she's found a path to nurture that passion, learning skills and gaining hands-on experience to launch a career in STEM.

 

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