How does the brain cut through noise to understand speech?
Rochester researchers investigate how visual cues enhance the brain’s ability to understand speech in noisy environments.
Undergraduates pair research with reporting, science with sign language, and programming with pondering
The Wells Prize honorees exemplify the best of the multidisciplinary educational opportunities available at Rochester.
New liquid biopsy method offers avenue to quick, affordable cancer diagnosis
The method uses ultrathin membranes to capture tiny packets of cellular material called extracellular vesicles.
Scientists developing microchips with brain and lung tissue to study viral neuroinflammation
Researchers will use tissue-on-chip technology as a new way to explore the relationship between the lungs and brain.
September 2024 in Photos
Fall colors and crisp temperatures are on the horizon. Here’s a look at how we spent September.
Patented ultrasound technologies improve diagnosis for cancer and other diseases
New technologies developed at Rochester could soon help make ultrasound a more powerful tool for diagnosing cancer, liver disease, and other pathologies.
Scientists leverage ultrasound to build new blood vessels in living tissue
A technology most often used for medical imaging is being repurposed to treat damaged tissue in a range of applications.
Allison Lopatkin named 2024 Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences
The program provides early-career scientists four years of funding to explore some of the most pressing questions in human health and medicine.
Coursework: Engineering students put their skills to the test in design capstones
Rochester students invent solutions for project sponsors ranging from major league sports teams to researchers in Costa Rica.
Improved neuromonitoring could prevent brain injuries for patients on ECMO life support
Rochester researchers are developing multimodal, non-invasive ways to study the brain’s physiology and reduce neurological issues associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy.