URochester researchers have reached an important FDA milestone for tissue chip technology that predicts dangerous immune reactions to cancer therapies.

Michael Kamali, a professor and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, explains how summer weather affects breathing, puts added stress on the body and lungs, and when to seek medical attention.

Earn $150 by completing your Personal Health Assessment through Well-U. Start with the online health surveys, then meet with a nurse for your biometric screening, where you can discuss any concerns and receive information to help improve your health.

Open to all URochester instructors teaching fall 2026 courses, this Teaching Center program explores small, easy-to-implement, evidence-based classroom activities. Participants read James Lang’s Small Teaching (provided), try out one of the book’s teaching strategies, and report back to the group on how it went.

Take advantage of one-on-one retirement planning sessions with an MMA Prosper Wise financial coach—coming to a URochester location near you this fall. Whether you’re just starting to save, planning for retirement, or want to make sure you’re on track, these personalized sessions can help you build a plan with confidence. Coaches will be available at Corporate Woods, the School of Medicine & Dentistry, and the River Campus. Register for a session using the links above.

The Clinical & Translational Science Institute is giving away copies of Sofia Learns About Research, an activity book for children that includes coloring pages and games and explains basic concepts of health research. Books are available in English, Spanish, and Arabic. The institute would especially love to connect with teams doing outreach in rural communities. Request up to 20 books through campus mail at no charge.

Darren Lipomi, the Arthur Gould Yates Professor of Engineering and chair of the Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering, offers candid advice on choosing a graduate program, finding the right advisor, funding your education, and building a career in research.

CNN, August 12

Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, talks with Anderson Cooper about the rare solar eclipse that swept across parts of Europe earlier this week.