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Two bottles of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, one laying on its side.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Curling blue and brown strands of genetic riboswitches.
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,’
SAGES researchers gather in the Life Science Research Building courtyard. Left to right, Hyun Kwon, Swita Vangaveti, Haruka Takayama, President Rodríguez, Provost Kim, Aubrey Hillman, Cecilia Levy and Betty Lin. Not pictured: Cuicui Chen (Photo by Patrick Dodson)
Project to Improve Gender Equity in STEM Makes Strides in First Year
UAlbany’s project to recruit and retain women and women of color in the STEM fields has already resulted in nearly a dozen grants, awards and funding for postdoc visits – all in the first year.
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Major Research Fellowships Go to Grad Students in the Pager and Berglund Labs
Two of America’s leading medical research organizations have recognized the talents and potential of cell biologists Pheonah Badu and Jesus Frias.
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Student Researchers Aided by CURCE Funding
Nineteen students received small grants last fall to offset expenses directly related to their research or creative projects with University faculty, including attending conferences, purchasing materials and covering tuition for related course work. Spring recipients will be announced next week.