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UAlbany Launches College of Nanotechnology, Science & Engineering
The newly expanded academic unit that strengthens UAlbany’s position as a leader in engineering, nanotechnology, semiconductor research, computer science and artificial intelligence.
Students from the SPRINTER program, along with CEMHD Director Annis Golden and School of Public Health Professor Elizabeth Vasquez, pose for a group photo on a sunlit staircase in the RNA Institute.
UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities Hosts Summer Research Students
Students heard from UAlbany doctoral researchers; toured the RNA Institute
Seven people representing University at Albany leadership and the RNA Institute stand in a row, smiling for a photo at the Muscular Dystrophy Association event. Festive lighting borders the image. Left to right: Tammy Reid, John Cleary, Sheila Seery, Andy Berglund, President Havidán Rodríguez, Rosy Rodríguez, Jibin Abraham Punnoose.
UAlbany’s RNA Institute to Receive $160,000 from the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Funds will support the Institute’s research aiming to understand and advance treatments for muscular dystrophies
President Rodriguez and Congressman Tonko view a demo of the Lednev lab's screening tool, led by UAlbany PhD student Bhavik Vyas.
Congressman Tonko visits Lednev Lab to Learn More About Early Alzheimer’s Diagnostics Technology
The Lednev lab is developing a new, laser-based screening tool that can test blood or saliva samples to detect early and preclinical Alzheimer’s disease.
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
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
Photo was taken in an RNA Institute lab. Professor Carrico is in the center holding lab supplies, wearing glasses and a T-shirt that says "BIOLOGY". Professor Carrico is speaking to three students, with another student, seated, facing away behind her.
UAlbany Hosts NIIMBL eXperience Students for Day of Experiential Learning
On June 6, UAlbany faculty from the RNA Institute and the Biology Department hosted 18 “NIIMBL eXperience” students for a day of hands-on learning.