
Online AI-based test for Parkinson’s disease severity shows promising results
Researchers from the Hajim School and the Medical Center have developed a test for Parkinson’s disease severity that relies on 10 taps of the finger, with results available in minutes.

Marketplace Mall gets an orthopaedics overhaul
UR Medicine’s new orthopaedic facility is already benefiting area patients. Can it also help revitalize a struggling suburban shopping center?

August 2023 in photos
A look back at some moments in August you may have missed—and some images we couldn’t help but share.

Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice
The successful gene transfer paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too.

Thriving while living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
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.

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

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.

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.

Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements across disciplines
Professional organizations for political science, dance activism, liver transplantation, and more have recently recognized Rochester faculty.

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.