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Rockefeller president Richard P. Lifton releases statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Rockefeller University President Richard P. Lifton today released the following statement: The Rockefeller University is a vibrant, international community. Our scientists, students, and staff come from all over the world, inclu...
Rockefeller Nobelists co-sign open letter condemning Ukraine invasion
Read the letter signed by 168 Nobel Prize winners, including five Rockefeller scientists.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation–David Rockefeller River Campus receives LEED gold certification
One of only a handful of laboratory settings in New York City to receive the designation, the new river campus is recognized for its numerous energy efficient features.
IT upgrades bolster university’s defenses against cybercriminals
Rockefeller’s Information Security team has implemented one of the most substantial upgrades in its history. As backend protections are strengthened, community members also have a critical role to play.
Ashton Murray is named chief diversity officer
Murray will become Rockefeller’s inaugural chief diversity officer and vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion on January 10.
Sid Strickland will step down from role of dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies
After 21 years, Sidney Strickland will exit his administrative role, returning full time to his laboratory research at Rockefeller.
A new interdisciplinary center, devoted to the neuroscience of social behavior, has been launched with a $25 million gift
A major gift from Michael and Vikki Price marks the launch of an integrated effort to map and analyze the biological underpinnings of sociality and in turn better understand related disorders such as autism, depression, and schizophrenia.
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ida tests flood control measures installed in 2012
The September storm brought record rainfall which quickly overwhelmed drainage systems on campus and throughout the city. But the event did not cause widespread damage on campus thanks to improvements made nine years ago.
Katalin Karikó named the 2022 recipient of the Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Katalin Karikó discovered how to keep synthetic RNA from activating the innate immune system, paving the way for RNA vaccines including two for SARS-CoV-2.
Hospital hallway installation honors 11 women scientists at Rockefeller
Uncovering the chemical composition of histones and innovating addiction treatment are only two of the accomplishments of the women scientists featured in a new photographic display.
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