
Rochester leads development of novel integrated photonic COVID-19 sensor
The inexpensive, portable device could help safeguard against future pandemics and detect viruses and infections in underserved populations.

Who fared better during Covid: those living with or without family?
A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and coauthored by Rochester’s Bonne Le, showed that people who lived with family during COVID-19 had better mental health outcomes than people living alone.

Approach predicts novel ‘protein partners’ that could contribute to COVID-19 symptoms
Rochester biologists propose that disrupted interactions between the proteins that closely evolve with the ACE2 receptor may play a role in COVID-19 complications.

How does the pandemic affect families who were already struggling?
River Campus psychologists and the Mt. Hope Family Center are awarded a National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant to study the pandemic’s long-term effects on family cohesion and child well-being.

In a challenging year, staff efforts shine through
The 2021 President’s Staff Awards spotlight several people and groups who went above and beyond during the past year

Why the pandemic economy’s higher inflation rate is ‘a short-term blip’
Rochester economist Narayana Kocherlakota says a return to 1970s levels of inflation is unlikely—but offers a cautionary note.

New study mismatches vaccine doses to boost immunity to COVID-19 and variants
The Medical Center is participating in a new clinical trial that mixes and matches the initial regime of an approved COVID-19 vaccine with a booster from a different manufacturer.

University of Rochester among first to join White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
Participants in the challenge commit to taking key actions to help get their campus communities vaccinated.

College set for record-breaking Class of 2025
Around 1,450 first-year students have been admitted to the College, plus another 130 to the Eastman School of Music.

To drill down on anti-Asian hate crimes, Rochester researchers harness social media
Information gleaned from thousands of Twitter users lets the researchers gauge public opinion toward #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate.