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naked mole rat against a black background. The successful transfer of a naked mole rat's gene that produces HMW-HA to a mouse extends the mouse's lifespan.

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Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice

August 23, 2023

The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.

A mother and her son, who has FASD, pose for a photo near the Erie Canal with a bridge in the background.

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Thriving while living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)

August 21, 2023

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a pressing public health problem—and the University is home to one of only two specialty diagnostic clinics in New York state.

Biomedical engineering student adjusts an electroencephalography cap on a person.

Campus & Community

Wired for research

August 16, 2023

Biomedical engineering student Sophea Urbi Biswas explores how the brain processes speech syntax—and discovers the benefits of conducting research as an undergraduate.

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Faculty lauded for research and service contributions

The US Department of Energy and the European Academy of Sciences are among the organizations recognizing Rochester faculty.

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Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships

The named positions are part of a long-standing tradition celebrating the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.

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Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines

Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.

3D computer image of brain showing circulatory anatomy.

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AI helps show how the brain’s fluids flow

A new, AI-based technique for measuring fluid flow in the brain could lead to treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

composite photo of all nine recipients of the president's staff awards.

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Awards honor outstanding staff contributions

The annual President’s Staff Awards celebrate the accomplishments of staff members across the University.

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Awards and accolades set Rochester faculty apart

The National Academy of Sciences, the American Musical Instrument Society, and the American Educational Research Association are among the organizations honoring faculty.

Technician performing breast ultrasound on woman, demonstrating improved methods of breast cancer diagnosis.

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Better breast cancer diagnosis through machine-learning ultrasound

Early results in a study by faculty at the Medical Center and the Hajim School show 98 percent accuracy in predicting malignant tissue.

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Professional organizations bestow honors on Rochester faculty

The recognitions highlight faculty contributions to imaging science, oral health, community building, toxicology, and more.

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Awards and honors highlight Rochester faculty’s professional accomplishments

Optica, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Gruber Foundation, and other organizations are among those bestowing recent honors on Rochester faculty.