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Close up of a degu (small Chilean rodent) seen in shadow and perched on a branch.

A new grant partners longevity researchers and Alzheimer’s experts at Rochester to study the gene mechanisms that contribute to long and healthy lifespans.

A new grant allows University of Rochester researchers to study the gene mechanisms associated with long and healthy lifespans.

topics: Andrei Seluanov, Department of Biology, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, Vera Gorbunova,
Diptych featuring the book cover art for English translation of "The Vegetarian" and a headshot of author Han Kang.

The latest Nobel Prize in Literature laureate has unexpected ties to the University’s literary translation press.

Han Kang, the latest Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, has ties to the University of Rochester’s literary translation press. Well, sort of.

topics: awards, Department of English, global engagement, literary translation, literature, Open Letter, School of Arts and Sciences,
Lynne Maquat, surrounded by colleagues and balloons, smiles and looks to the side during a press conference.
University News
October 9, 2024

Lynne Maquat wins Albany Prize, Janssen Award

The recent honors recognize Maquat’s foundational research on the RNA mechanisms that contribute to a wide range of diseases.

topics: awards, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Lynne Maquat, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Darren Lipomi, smiling at sitting at his desk surrounded by video and audio recording equipment.

The new professor and department chair aims to clear the air on the field and academia at large.

The new professor and department chair aims to clear the air on the field and academia at large.

topics: Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Overhead view of a vehicle with sensors activated while turning into a crosswalk with people to illustrate the concept of improved autonomous machines.

An international team of computer scientists has developed a new method to reduce cost-safety tradeoffs.

An international team of computer scientists has developed a new method to reduce cost-safety tradeoffs associated with autonomous machines.

topics: Department of Computer Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
Woman with a string of lit lights around her head and arms raised during the nighttime to illustrate the concept of bioluminescent optogenetics.
Science & Technology
October 3, 2024

Turning brain cells on using the power of light

Rochester researchers have refined the noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics to activate parts of the brain.

University of Rochester researchers have refined the noninvasive method of bioluminescent optogenetics to activate parts of the brain.

topics: Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Aerial view of Meliora Village on the Wilson Quad during Meliora Weekend 2024.
Campus & Community
September 29, 2024

Forever better at Meliora Weekend 2024

Meliora Weekend hosted thousands of University community members for a weekend of joyous celebrations and meaningful conversations.

Meliora Weekend 2024 welcomed thousands of University of Rochester community members to campus for celebrations and conversations.

topics: alumni, events,