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Upstate researcher wins $2.2M NIH grant to advance next-generation mRNA delivery

November 26, 2025

Yamin Li , PhD, is pioneering a new class of sulfonium lipid nanoparticles designed to overcome the limitations of current delivery systems.

Upstate researcher awarded $3.1M NIH grant to uncover how amyloid diseases begin

November 19, 2025

Stewart Loh, PhD, leads a multi-institutional effort using microfluidic mini kidneys to test whether physical forces in blood flow spark harmful protein misfolding.

Upstate to host groundbreaking Lupus 2025 symposium

October 09, 2025

Leading experts from various medical disciplines will gather on Oct. 17 and 18 to address the complexities of lupus, highlight emerging treatments and promote health equity in autoimmune care.

Upstates Dr. Cynthia Taub chairs national committee developing new guidelines to standardize adult echocardiography reporting

September 26, 2025

Standardizing heart imaging reports to boost clarity and care.

Upstate researcher awarded $3.1 million NIH grant to advance understanding of severe dengue infections

August 21, 2025

Dr. Adam Waickmans NIH-funded study aims to reveal how a second dengue infection becomes life-threateningand to develop tools that could transform global diagnostics, vaccines, and care.

Upstate doctoral student recognized nationally for research on dementia and empathy loss

July 24, 2025

Aya Kobeissi earns prestigious NIH neuroscience award for her innovative dementia research.

Upstate, ESD provide additional support to Upstate Biotech Ventures, bringing fund total to $10 million

July 16, 2025

First round of funding approved for three companies, including Upstate start-up DUB Therapeutics, developing breakthrough sdRNA eye therapy.

Upstate's SURF program welcomes largest cohort yet

June 23, 2025

Thirty-eight top undergraduates from across the U.S. immerse themselves in research, mentorship, and clinical experience in the universitys expanding summer pipeline to STEM careers.

Upstate researchers help uncover how exercise protects the brain in Alzheimers disease

June 19, 2025

Study published in Nature Neuroscience sheds light on cell-specific responses to physical activity.

Upstate earns prestigious R2 Carnegie classification for high research activity

May 15, 2025

Substantial research growth places Upstate among 139 leading institutions nationwide.

Upstate to create AI Center for Health Equity, Analytics and Diagnostics

April 08, 2025

Upstate is one of eight SUNY schools to receive funding to start work on creating centers related to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will impact society.

Upstate research could pave the way for improved glaucoma treatments

March 12, 2025

With a $2.1 million grant, Preethi Ganapathy, MD/PhD, is using 3D models to explore how optic nerve cells respond to pressure, aiming to uncover new ways to prevent vision loss from glaucoma.

The importance and challenges of researching rare diseases

February 26, 2025

Rare Research Day is being commemorated Feb. 28, but for Dr David Auerbach, it's every day.

New state law targets advanced cancer therapy

February 26, 2025

Critical tool in cancer care is now covered by insurers in New York state

Upstate student honored for best dissertation in SUNY system

January 29, 2025

Dissertation by Yunting Zhu, PhD, of the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, earns top honors out of nearly 1,200 PhD students.

JAMA Network Open publishes Upstate Photovoice study examining perceptions of clinical connectedness among hospital environmental service workers

January 13, 2025

The study focused on understanding how Environmental Service employees feel proud of their work, connected to their clinical team, and where they feel disconnected.

Upstates participation in national clinical trial brings groundbreaking treatment to pediatric cancer patients

January 09, 2025

Among first group of local patients to receive leukemia drug is 10-year-old Matilda Loomis of Manlius.

Study combines genetic, imaging, and molecular data to uncover how brain connectivity is shaped by proteins and structures

December 12, 2024

Upstate among trio of universities to author study in Nature Neuroscience.

Upstate medical student is semifinalist in major research competition

November 04, 2024

Prithi Chakrapani, a third-year medical student in Upstate's Norton College of is a semifinalist in the prestigious American Medical Association Research Challenge.

Upstate start-up DUB Therapeautics wins Innovation Pitch competition

October 31, 2024

DUB Therapeutics takes home the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech Innovation Pitch.

Upstate lab seeks $1M federal grant to expand STEM outreach, inspiring middle schoolers with cutting-edge technology

October 23, 2024

Gee-whiz technology sparks interest in biomedical research for youngsters.

Preparing future scientists for success includes talk of how to win research grants

September 05, 2024

Grant awards are not uncommon to students working with Xin Jie Chen, thanks to advice on how to write successful grant applications.

$6.4M NIH grant fuels AI-driven Alzheimers research to uncover genetic links to cognitive decline

August 28, 2024

Collaborating with researchers at Texas UT Health Houston, Christopher Gaiteri, PhD, will help develop a deep-learning AI system to link brain imaging with cell-specific genetic factors to better understand the genetic architecture of Alzheimers disease and cognitive decline.

Upstate seeks participants for study on new Lyme test

August 26, 2024

Study will assess whether new blood test can lead to faster diagnosis of Lyme disease.

Upstate researcher receives $2.2 million grant renewal to continue innovative protein research

August 22, 2024

Jessica Henty-Ridilla, PhD, is using the funding to learn more about what's called a 'scaffold protein' that can promote tumor growth and cancer invasiveness.

Upstate's SURF program isn't about boards and beaches

August 05, 2024

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program means a summer of science for undergraduate students.

Worlds leading dengue experts gather for summit aimed at ending global threat of the disease

July 31, 2024

The conference, sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University, will be held Aug. 7 through 9.

Juntao Luo, PhD, awarded more than $2 million to fund research on sepsis treatment

July 25, 2024

This new funding will support efforts at turning nanotechnology into a bioactive therapeutic that could help prevent sepsis deaths, and potentially treat a wide range of inflammatory diseases.

An Upstate first: PhD candidate studying brain dysfunction wins prestigious NIH transition award

July 23, 2024

Aya Kobeissi receives this NIH award as a way of individuals to pursue careers as independent researchers.

Upstate medical student earns Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship to conduct research in Ghana

July 18, 2024

Katie Farkouh will spend nine months in Accra, Ghana's largest city and capital.

Upstate Biotech Venture fund launched to support Upstate Medical-affiliated start-ups and small businesses

July 16, 2024

The initial funding of $6 million is expected to help support nearly 20 companies with investments ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.

Upstate students win prestigious research award

July 03, 2024

The award, also known as F31 funding, is given to promising predoctoral students with potential to develop into productive, independent research scientists.

Upstate seeks participants for study of concussion treatment

July 01, 2024

Study will assess novel treatment for chronic headaches and other post-concussion symptoms in people with mild traumatic brain injury.

Upstate researcher awarded $3.2 million grant to study neural mechanisms linked to empathy loss in dementia patients

June 27, 2024

This is the second multi-million dollar grant Wei-Dong Yao, PhD, has received in the past two years aiming at improving the quality of life for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) patients.

Science Is Art: Exploring protein

June 06, 2024

Researchers find way to provide protein for scientific study

Upstate researcher awarded federal grant to develop of 3D-model of optic nerve head cells for use in glaucoma research

May 29, 2024

Preethi S. Ganapathy, MD, PhD, is awarded a two-year, $447,000 grant from the National Eye Institute to further her research into the chronic and progressive eye disease.

Research roundup: A look at recent work by Upstate scientists

May 23, 2024

Areas of study: cannabis and pain tolerance; Alzheimer's disease and viruses: stool transplants

Two Upstate students honored for their research are among SUNY GREAT award winners

May 15, 2024

Upstate students receiving the GREAT awards are Nicholas Brennan, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Victoria Zoccoli-Rodriguez, Microbiology and Immunology.

With reports of accelerated and acute silicosis on the rise, Upstate researchers re-examine data of ill Texas sandblasters from nearly 40 years ago and find answers

May 09, 2024

Article published earlier this year in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine defines a level of silicosis (called accelerated silicosis) that can evade detection through usual diagnostic measures.

Samuel Herberg wins national research award for his work on glaucoma

May 09, 2024

The honor from the BrightFocus Foundation recognizes "exceptionally promising and forward-thinking ideas in the field of glaucoma research."

Sweet science: An easy rock candy project for kids

April 25, 2024

A researcher shares an easy -- and sugary -- science project for youngsters

Upstate Cancer Center marks 10th anniversary with research retreat April 26

April 22, 2024

Faculty will offer brief overviews of current cancer-related research during morning and afternoon scientific sessions. Among the issues to be addressed include artificial intelligence, leukemia and ovarian, kidney, prostate and breast cancers.

Medical breakthrough

April 09, 2024

Drug, vaccines will help shield babies, seniors from widespread virus

Baldwin Fund tours Upstate, visits with researchers to learn about Funds impact on breast cancer research

March 21, 2024

Upstate researches have been awarded more than $4 million from the Carol M. Baldwin Fund for Breast Cancer Research.

Upstate pulmonologist awarded $1 million NIH grant to unlock genetic secrets of COPD resistance and vulnerability

March 19, 2024

Auyon Ghosh will analyze data of more than 60,000 patients studying genetic factors that contribute to disease risk; study will also address genetic factors that may protect those at risk from developing COPD.

Paula Trief to receive award for research from the American Diabetes Association

March 11, 2024

Award recognizes Trief's outstanding scientific achievement in the understanding of behavioral aspects of diabetes.

Three join Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

March 07, 2024

Joining Upstate are Ryan Butzko, DO, Phillip Gary, MD, and Mansur Javaid, MD.

International sleep award named for Upstate neurologist

March 06, 2024

The World Sleep Society will present the Antonio Culebras Award in recognition of excellence in the promotion of sleep's essential role in health.

Upstate researchers pioneer breakthrough microscopy technique to uncover the secrets of vision loss, offering hope for new therapies

March 06, 2024

$2.8 million grant from the National Eye Institute is funding the team's work.

Local teens testing pediatric Lyme disease vaccine

February 22, 2024

Ashton and Jordan Miller, helping Upstate researchers find the elusive vaccine for Lyme disease.

Global Health Institute opens new location off campus

February 20, 2024

East Syracuse site will be home to institutes clinical trials for new vaccines, drug treatments for infectious diseases.

Upstate celebrates Black History Month with series of lectures

February 08, 2024

Warren Hilton, PhD, president of Onondaga Community College, will speak on Student Success and Academic Excellence panel Feb. 12.

Upstate doctoral student, a finalist for SUNY chancellors dissertation honor

February 08, 2024

Mahumud's dissertation was one of four recognized out of nearly 1,300.

Upstate, Binghamton combine strengths for research on hydrocephalus

February 08, 2024

Hydrocephalus is marked by a fluid build-up in the brain that can cause damage to brain tissues and impact brain function.

Upstate joins international consortium in recognition of its Integrative Medicine program

January 22, 2024

Dr Kaushal Nanavati is architect of the program that combines conventional medicine and complementary therapies to achieve optimal health and healing.

Conference to feature Upstate-led medical innovations Jan. 23

January 08, 2024

Event will also feature a pitch event for new medical devices.

Upstate honors Dr King by examining health advocacy at Health Justice Conference Jan. 15

January 03, 2024

Roselyn Tso, U.S. director of Indian Health Service, who oversees health care programs for approximately 2.7 million American Indians and Alaska Natives, will give the conference keynote address.