Saunders Foundation makes $30 million commitment to the University of Rochester Medical Center
In recognition, the University will rename the UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center at Marketplace Mall.
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.
Comparing gene sequences across species to understand aging and dementia
A new grant partners longevity researchers and Alzheimer’s experts at Rochester to study the gene mechanisms that contribute to long and healthy lifespans.
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.
Why teens with autism struggle with speech intonation
A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning.
Caroline Easton: Integrating AI and compassion in addiction therapy
Family values lead to technological innovation for a Rochester professor who is transforming addiction psychiatry.
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.
7 Rochester classes that’ll make you want to go back to college ASAP
From film scoring to entomological exploring, the University of Rochester offers courses sure to inspire FOMO—or, the fear of missing out.
July and August 2024 in Photos
Summer saw no time for rest at the University of Rochester—and we quite like it that way. Take a look at how we spent July and August.
Alejandro Cruz Setzekorn: Realizing the power of genomics through data science
A data science master’s student analyzes how turning genes on and off can impact neurodegenerative diseases.