News Archive
SUNY Poly and UAlbany Receive $459,000 Award from the National Cancer Institute to Research How Lack of a Key Nutrient Promotes Aging and Cancer
Research enables hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
September, 2022, notifications of UAlbany faculty awards and publications
Lecture Discusses mRNA Breakthroughs, Challenges
The challenges and breakthroughs associated with mRNA technologies will be discussed in the latest "Life at the Interface of Science+Engineering Lecture Series" event on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Podcast: The Research Behind Myotonic Dystrophy
Dr. Andy Berglund, director of the University at Albany's RNA Institute, discusses the symptoms, prevalence and current research surrounding Myotonic Distrophy with the Engagement Ring podcast.
RNA Institute Awarded $2.5M from NIH to Advance ‘RNA Rescue’ in Fight Against Myotonic Dystrophy
The grant will be used to advance research aimed at finding a cure for the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, which impacts about 1 in 2,100 New Yorkers.
Studying the Shape of Gum Disease: $2.3 Million Grant Aids Research into New Bacterial Target for Dental Treatments
University at Albany scientists in the departments of biology and mathematics are using RNA sequencing to study the role of dental plaque in the progression of periodontal disease.
In the Loop - Spring 2022 edition of the RNA Institute Newsletter
Check out the Spring 2022 edition of the RNA Institute newsletter - "In the Loop" covering the Institute's highlights and achievements.
In Published Study, Chen Lab Elevates Understanding of Genetic Expression
An RNA Institute professor and his two lab mates aid in finding a key to how changes in RNA structure occur and switch genetic expression from ‘on’ to ‘off,’