Rochester named site of research center to study the biology of aging
The NIH-funded center will allow researchers to explore why some species live longer—and what that could mean for human health.
What are intraocular lenses? And how can they restore sight for patients with cataracts?
New technology is quickly improving the world’s most common form of eye surgery.
June 2025 in Photos
Jazz Fest, sunny days, outdoor happenings, and intrepid research. Explore how we spent the busiest of months at Rochester.
Time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?
Rochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.
Awards and honors celebrate distinguished contributions of faculty
Faculty across disciplines are being honored for groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship.
Why don’t bats get cancer?
Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes—findings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.
Recent awards recognize accomplishments of Rochester faculty
Faculty members are being honored for notable and long-standing contributions to their respective fields.
Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements
Professional organizations across numerous disciplines have recognized Rochester faculty contributions.
Rochester’s cancer center earns national designation
“It’s an extraordinary moment in the history of the cancer center,” says Wilmot Cancer Institute director Jonathan Friedberg.
Want to be a better doctor or nurse? Take a look at this painting.
Rochester’s Art of Observation program helps medical students and clinicians cultivate essential clinical skills.