Research impact
Bio-solutions
Society faces big problems in agriculture, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing that Rochester researchers are solving through a combination of biology and engineering.
Microplastics, the Great Lakes, and our bodies
A new research center ties all three together, with Rochester researchers studying how microplastics get into our bodies and the effect they have on our health.
Say B-Y-E to P-F-O-S
Chemical engineers at Rochester developed an electrochemical approach that can remove harmful “forever chemicals” that show up in water supplies.
What if plant-based pharma was plant-less?
A 3D-bioprinting system created by Rochester undergraduates could protect climate-endangered plant species and the drugs we make from them.
How to turn an environmental enemy into a friend
Rochester undergraduate students have created a sustainable biofuel by using modified bacteria to capture carbon dioxide and generate energy.
More areas of impact
Healthy communities
We’re leading or advancing studies focused on understanding, preventing, and treating a broad spectrum of conditions and illnesses.
AI for public good
We’re harnessing the profound power of artificial intelligence to assist, improve, and expedite work on important societal issues.
Fusion and energy
We’re advancing science and technologies that can create and hold the power of the sun to strengthen national security and unlock energy independence.
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