Tackling head injuries with science
From the sidelines to the front lines, Rochester research is redefining how concussions are detected, treated, and prevented.
Surprising adaptations let yeast beat the heat
By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.
How brain-inspired analog systems could make drones more efficient
Electrical and computer engineers want to mimic the brain’s visual system to create AI tools for guiding autonomous systems.
New York renews partnership with University center to boost innovation, economic growth
Rochester’s Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences drives research commercialization in key technology fields, from photonics to life sciences.
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.
Do neurons transmit light?
Rochester researchers aim to determine if neurons can transport light like fiber-optic communications channels.
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.
University’s Wilmot Cancer Institute earns prestigious National Cancer Institute designation
The new classification places Rochester among the top 4 percent of cancer centers in the United States.
Laboratory for Laser Energetics launches IFE-STAR ecosystem, workforce development initiatives
An inaugural annual conference and summer student programs will foster partnerships among academia, national labs, and the private sector.
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.