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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
Arun Chandrasekaran wears a cream colored linen suit jacket and dark blue tie for a portrait outside the RNA Institute.
RNA Institute Scientist Awarded $1.95 Million to Advance DNA Nanotechnology Research
The grant will support efforts to develop new DNA nanostructures and improve techniques for drug delivery and biomedical applications
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.
Twelve undergraduate students stand in a row in front of the Life Science building entranceway. RNA Institute director Andy Berglund is standing on the far left. Shanise Kent, assistant dean of Graduate Education, is standing on the far right. It is a sunny day, but the group is standing in the shade of an awning attached to the building entrance. Most of the building behind them is glass, with silver colored columns and trim.
Summer of Science: RNA Institute Hosts First Cohort of ‘Research Experiences for Undergraduates’ Students
The National Science Foundation-Sponsored Program Supports STEM Research Opportunities for Undergrads
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UAlbany’s RNA Institute Celebrates ‘RNA Day’
The inaugural event celebrated senior faculty, spotlighted projects by dozens of student researchers and ended with a sweet take on science
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.