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Celebrating and remembering Mitchell Feigenbaum, physicist who pioneered chaos theory
A mathematical physicist, Feigenbaum's groundbreaking work on deterministic chaos influenced fields ranging from cardiology to cartography. He died on June 30, at age 74.
The River Campus is open for business
After four years of construction, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation–David Rockefeller River Campus has opened its doors to the community, with several labs already installed in its new research building.
Rockefeller tops global ranking of research excellence
An extensive international ranking of research institutions by U-Multirank gave Rockefeller top scores in several categories related to scientific impact and knowledge transfer.
An accreditation renewal, and the campus-wide endeavor to ensure continued safeguarding of research participants
Rockefeller's reaccreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs marks the end of an extensive application process. The AAHRPP sets the gold standard in safeguarding volunteers participating in clinical research.
A new sculpture, donated by Torsten N. Wiesel, is perched in front of Flexner Hall
The cast-iron parrot is an architectural ornament from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Jue Chen and Luciano Marraffini elected to National Academy of Sciences
Election to the National Academy of Sciences is one of the most prestigious honors a scientist can receive; including Chen and Marraffini, the number of current Rockefeller scientists who are members of the elite organization stands at 38, or nearly half the faculty.
Rockefeller creativity on display at the 21st annual employee art show
This year’s show featured portraiture, travel photography, collage, and other mediums.
Celebrating and remembering Paul Greengard, a pioneering neuroscientist and Nobel laureate
Greengard revolutionized our understanding of how brain cells communicate with each other and contributed to major advances in the treatment of a wide range of neurological and psychiatric diseases. He died April 13 at the age of 93.
Physician-writer Siddhartha Mukherjee will be awarded the 2019 Lewis Thomas Prize
The author of The Emperor of all Maladies, a best-selling book about cancer, will be presented with Rockefeller’s science writing award at a free, public ceremony on Rockefeller's campus next month.
Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center will end 23-year affiliation with Rockefeller
A move to Columbia University will provide a new home for ADARC, which for many years has occupied laboratories in a city-owned building on First Avenue.
Rockefeller reaches key milestone in River Campus project
The temporary certificate of occupancy from the New York City Department of Buildings is a close-to-last step in the expansion of the university’s campus over the FDR Drive.
David C. Gadsby, who studied electrical impulses in cells, dies
Gadsby, who passed away Saturday at age 71, was best known for his studies determining the mechanisms by which charged particles called ions move across cell membranes.
Fall search for new faculty has yielded 10 finalists
The annual “open search” process for tenure-track faculty draws on the expertise of the entire university community.
New online resource brings science outreach to a broader audience
With the launch of a new website, RockEDU Online, more resources are now available for learners, educators, and scientists everywhere.
Daniel Kronauer discusses “The Social Lives of Ants” at this year’s Talking science event
More than 350 high school students from across the tri-state area attended this year’s event where Kronauer shared how ants can help answer questions about the principles that govern life.
Tri-institutional symposium inspires young scientists to get involved in policy
Over 230 attendees from across the country came to campus to learn about a range of topics, such as the federal budget, international science diplomacy, science advocacy, science communication, and careers in science policy.
Jeffrey M. Friedman to receive the 2019 Wolf Prize in Medicine
Friedman receives the award for his discovery of leptin, a hormone that modulates food intake and energy expenditure.
Electronic engineer Larry Eisenberg, who helped develop the modern pacemaker, dies at 99
In addition to his work at Rockefeller, Eisenberg was a prolific writer of science fiction and limericks.
Attallah Kappas, who led studies of newborn jaundice, dies at 92
Attallah Kappas, professor emeritus at The Rockefeller University and physician-in-chief emeritus at The Rockefeller University Hospital, died December 18, 2018 at the age of 92. Kappas was a leading authority in diseases related to liver function and metabolism and in the development of diagnost...
Caspary reverberates with the sound of the Music and Medicine Orchestra
On a recent wintry evening, over 400 people took their seats in Caspary Auditorium. Scientists were center stage, but there wasn’t any lecturing. Instead, there was music.
Rockefeller scientists tell their stories in new oral history project
Interviews with some of the university’s most prominent researchers reveal the stories behind the science, and the humans underneath the lab coats.
New strategic plan will outline university priorities over five-year term
President Rick Lifton has established a committee to guide the strategic planning process. It will be informed by presentations from administrative departments as well as input from the community at large.
Seek magazine is now available online
A new digital edition makes Rockefeller’s award-winning publication available to readers everywhere.
“Discoveries are delicate things”: What a century-old war can teach us about science today
In the 1910s, Rockefeller biochemist Israel Kleiner came close to discovering insulin, but missed his opportunity to find a much-needed treatment for diabetes. In a recent Harper’s Magazine essay, neuroscientist Jeffrey M. Friedman explores the factors that set back Kleiner's wo...
Fundraising campaign surpasses goal two years ahead of schedule
Launched in 2011, the university’s Campaign for Transforming Biomedicine has raised $1.059 billion as of September 30 this year.
University updates policy on storm-related closures
Beginning this winter, Rockefeller will close during days that New York City public schools close due to weather emergencies.
More than 750 people visit campus during Open House New York
Rockefeller hosts historical and architectural tours as part of Open House New York, a citywide festival that puts on display buildings and spaces not usually open to the public.
This instrument will make it possible to build (almost) any other
The Precision Instrumentation Technologies facility has been outfitted with a CNC milling machine, a high-performance instrument that will help Rockefeller engineers custom-make scientific devices.
Herbert Gibbs, who brightened Rockefeller’s campus for 45 years, dies at age 74
A janitor and porter, “Mister Gibbs” was known for his infectious smile and his dedication to the university community.
Rockefeller welcomes new librarian, Matthew V. Covey
Covey is bringing an inside-out approach to the library’s work, with librarians visiting scientists in their labs to help with everything from training sessions to data management.
C. David Allis accepts Lasker Award for insights into gene regulation
During the time-honored Lasker Award ceremony, Allis outlined the five-decade-long history of research on histones and their modification.
Jennifer Doudna to receive the 2018 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Doudna, a pioneer in the study of RNA, will be given the prize during a ceremony on the Rockefeller campus on Tuesday, October 2.
New campus caterer to focus on fresh food, variety, and sustainability
Committed to innovative cuisine, Great Performances will be introducing changes over the next weeks and months as they get to know Rockefeller tastes and culture.
Third Rockefeller cryo-EM to help tame poorly behaved proteins
With a new transmission cryo-electron microscope, Rockefeller researchers will be prepared to sleuth out complicated protein structures in increasingly sophisticated ways.
New faculty member studies the architecture of the genome
Risca explores the three-dimensional structures that organize and support DNA, and the biochemical rules that govern the organization of the genome. She will join Rockefeller as an assistant professor on January 2, 2019.
Erich Jarvis receives grant from W.M. Keck foundation
With a new grant from the W.M. Keck foundation, the Jarvis Lab will further their research on the genes and neural circuits involved in speech production.
New faculty member studies the mechanics of development, challenging long-held assumptions
Earlier this month, developmental biologist Amy Shyer joined the Rockefeller community as an assistant professor. Shyer combines mechanical and molecular perspectives to better understand how patterns form and how tissues develop.
Three Rockefeller scientists promoted to professor
Sean Brady, Winrich Freiwald, and Luciano Marraffini have been promoted to professor. Respectively, these scientists have characterized previously unknown small molecules, provided insight into how the brain processes faces, and revolutionized gene editing.
Rockefeller University Press launches new science journal with the publishing arms of EMBO and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Life Science Alliance is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal with a streamlined manuscript submission and review process.
David Rockefeller Fellowship awarded to graduate student Krithika Venkataraman
Venkataraman has been recognized for her study of the hormonal triggers that lead female mosquitoes to toggle between hunting for blood and spawning eggs.
Bacterial art, sheep brains, and a fish race: highlights from our Science Saturday festival
The annual event invites children to campus for an unforgettable day of hands-on experiments and interactive learning.
30 young scientists receive Ph.D.s at Rockefeller’s 60th convocation
Since its first convocation, Rockefeller has granted doctor of philosophy degrees in bioscience to more than 1,260 students, including today’s graduates.
William E. Ford elected Chair of The Rockefeller University Board
Ford succeeds Russell L. Carson, who is retiring after leading the Board for the past 13 years.
Rockefeller tops global university ranking in measures of research excellence and patents
The university ranks first in two major categories in a survey of more than 1600 institutions.
A. James Hudspeth to receive Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
Hudspeth is receiving the honor for pioneering work on the molecular and neural mechanisms of hearing.
Sohail Tavazoie promoted to professor
Sohail Tavazoie, a physician-scientist who studies the genes that regulate a tumor’s ability to metastasize, has been promoted to professor.
Rockefeller takes first place in global ranking of scientific impact
Out of over 900 universities from 55 different countries, Rockefeller tops a survey measuring the impact of university research publications, scoring the highest percentage of frequently cited scientific publications.
Small molecule from Kapoor lab is accepted as first Bridge Medicines drug candidate
A chemical inhibitor targeting basal cell carcinoma, originating from Tarun Kapoor’s lab, is graduating from the Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute into Bridge Medicines.
Astrophysicist Kip Thorne to receive Rockefeller’s 2018 science writing prize
Thorne is recognized for his deft explanations that have drawn readers into the space-, time-, and mind-bending realm of Einstein’s ideas. The prize, which honors scientists as inspirational authors, will be presented on April 17.
Günter Blobel, a Nobel laureate who redefined cell biology, has died
Günter Blobel, a Nobel Prize-winning Rockefeller biologist who discovered the mechanisms by which proteins are targeted for delivery to specific locations within cells, died February 18 at 81.
Proof of principle: Tri-I TDI drug candidates “graduate” to next phase of development
As inaugural Sanders Director Dr. Michael Foley is set to depart the Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute later this year, two projects from a portfolio of 57 that the Tri-I TDI has supported are now ready for the next phase of therapeutic development—a phase intended to lead to inv...
Neuroscientist Vanessa Ruta promoted to associate professor
Ruta, who explores how brains produce such flexible responses to fixed stimuli, has been promoted to Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden associate professor.
Daniel Kronauer, who uses ants to study social behavior, is promoted
Kronauer has been promoted to associate professor. He has dedicated his laboratory to investigating the molecular basis underlying complex social behavior among insects.
Statistical physicist and Rockefeller Professor Emeritus E.G.D. “Eddie” Cohen dies at 94
Cohen was an emeritus faculty member at The Rockefeller University and leader in statistical physics and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. He died September 24 at the age of 94.
JoAnne Stubbe of MIT will receive the 2017 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Stubbe is being recognized for illuminating the processes that drive DNA replication and repair. Her research has led to the development of several cancer therapies.
Rockefeller is a leading institution in Nature Index ranking of innovation
The ranking evaluates how research articles are cited in patents, showing the influence of research on the development of products and services.
23 students receive Ph.D.s at Rockefeller’s 59th convocation
The Rockefeller University today awards doctoral degrees to 23 students who have completed their studies in bioscience. In addition, four distinguished scientists—Anthony B. Evnin, Mary-Claire King, Matthew Meselson, and Steven Weinberg—will receive honorary doctor of science degrees.
Hundreds of children and their families attend Rockefeller’s Science Saturday festival
The fourth annual science festival drew more than 1,000 school-age children and their families to campus. The young explorers participated in hands-on experiments and interactive demonstrations led by scientists.
Reem–Kayden Early-Career Innovation Award is established to support newly promoted associate professors at Rockefeller
The unique award, funded by a $7 million gift, is designed to encourage Rockefeller’s early-career faculty members to pursue the most imaginative science in the years leading to a tenure decision. All heads of laboratories are eligible upon their promotion to associate professor.
Pablo G. Legorreta, founder and chief executive officer of Royalty Pharma, is elected to the Board
Rockefeller’s Board of Trustees elected new member Pablo G. Legorreta, the founder and CEO of Royalty Pharma, at their February 15 meeting. With his election, the university has 49 voting members.
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