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Markus Library prepares researchers for new NIH data management policy
The library is offering new tools and training to support researchers operating under an updated NIH policy.
A new institute devoted to research on global infectious disease is funded by a $75 million grant
Rockefeller’s new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Institute for Global Infectious Disease Research will provide a framework for international scientific collaboration.
Eight Rockefeller scientists designated most influential researchers
Clarivate, a British analytics company, recognizes individuals "who demonstrate significant and broad influence among their peers in their chosen field or fields of research."
From the piano bench to the lab bench
Gabriel D. Victora is unlocking the mysteries of how the body generates antibodies to defend itself from pathogens. But there was a time when science was not even on his radar.
Shixin Liu wins 2023 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
Liu is one of four scientists across the country to receive the prestigious prize, which recognizes scientists who have immigrated to the United States for early-career contributions.
Sohail Tavazoie elected to the National Academy of Medicine
A trailblazing physician-scientist, Tavazoie has substantially expanded our understanding of the mechanisms enabling some tumors to spread from one body site to another. He is the 18th member of Rockefeller’s faculty elected to the academy.
Albany Medical Center Prize awarded to C. David Allis
Allis receives the honor for discovering new mechanisms regulating gene expression.
New workshop brings exceptional scholars to campus
Postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds attended the two-day program, designed to ease their transition to independent investigators.
Josefina del Mármol named Blavatnik Regional Award Winner in life sciences
Del Mármol receives the honor for her research leading to the first-ever molecular images of an olfactory receptor at work.
Tim Stearns becomes new dean of graduate and postgraduate studies
Stearns, who assumes the role on September 1, reflects upon his new job and his vision for the university’s educational programs.
Rockefeller postdocs Begüm Aydin and Alain Bonny named Hanna Gray Fellows
Aydin, of the Mucida lab, and Bonny, a member of the Fuchs lab, received HHMI’s prestigious fellowship for exceptional early career scientists on August 24.
Nicola Khuri, theoretical physicist and scientific-community builder, has died
Nicola N. Khuri, a theoretical physicist known for using math to describe and predict what happens when elementary particles collide in giant accelerators, died on August 4 at age 89.
New faculty member unlocks vast chemical spaces for drug discovery
Jiankun Lyu will join Rockefeller as an assistant professor on January 1, 2023.
New faculty member plumbs the depths of fast-track evolution 
Lamia Wahba will join Rockefeller as an assistant professor on January 1, 2023.
A venerable tree ends its tenure
After gracing the university’s north-south pathway for decades, a London plane tree was cut down due to interior decay and the resulting safety risk. Removal of the deciduous giant required a team of highly-experienced arborists.
New portrait of five trailblazing women scientists from Rockefeller’s past is unveiled
With a new portrait by artist Brenda Zlamany, installed over the fireplace in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Reception Hall, the likenesses of scientists Marie Daly, Rebecca Lancefield, Louise Pearce, Gertrude Perlmann, and Florence Sabin have joined the university’s art collection.
Rockefeller leads an international ranking of research impact
According to this year’s CWTS Leiden Ranking of over 1300 universities from 69 countries, Rockefeller has the highest percentage of most frequently cited scientific publications.
Rockefeller tops international university ranking in measure of top cited publications
In the U-Multirank rating system for higher education institutions, Rockefeller placed first in a measure of impact based on citations.
40 young scientists receive Ph.D.s at Rockefeller’s 64th convocation
With this week’s ceremony, the first in-person convocation since the start of the pandemic, Rockefeller has granted doctor of philosophy degrees in bioscience to 1,395 students. In addition, Anthony S. Fauci, Katalin Karikó, and Lulu C. Wang received honorary doctor of science degrees.
Shixin Liu, expert in single-molecule studies of biological machines, is promoted to associate professor
Liu’s pioneering research on nano-scale molecular events is furthering our knowledge of how DNA replication and gene expression are regulated.
Kivanç Birsoy, expert on cancer cell metabolism, is promoted to associate professor 
Birsoy's groundbreaking research has highlighted key nutrients that cancer cells need to survive, while shedding light on debilitating mitochondrial diseases and rare genetic disorders.
Richard P. Lifton to be honored with 2023 Kober Medal
Lifton, who pioneered the use of genomics to identify the basis for diseases, is recognized for a lifetime of contributions in science and mentorship.
The Board of Trustees has eight new members
With a breadth and depth of experience across academia, the pharmaceutical industry, technology, healthcare, and the financial sector, this latest cohort of trustees brings new skill sets and perspectives to the community.
Social psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt to be awarded the 2022 Lewis Thomas Prize
The author of Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do will be presented with Rockefeller’s prestigious science writing award on April 7.
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.
A refurbished pharmacy supports research trials at Rockefeller
A new pharmacy with clean room and other features makes it possible for pharmacists to prepare highly specialized compounds and sterile injectable drugs for use in clinical research.
Rockefeller leads global university ranking in measure of top cited publications
An international ranking of research institutions by U-Multirank placed Rockefeller first in a measure of its impact based on citations.
Rockefeller faculty member, Leslie B. Vosshall, named vice president and chief scientific officer of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Vosshall will join the leadership team at HHMI, a major philanthropy that supports basic biomedical scientists and educators.
Pamela Björkman wins the 2021 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Pamela J. Björkman, who discovered key aspects of the immune system that are helping to direct better treatment for infection from viruses and other diseases, will receive the prize in a virtual ceremony hosted by Rockefeller on September 30.
Guido Guidotti, a biochemist and one of Rockefeller’s early graduates, has died
Guido Guidotti, who made contributions to biochemistry and performed pioneering work during his study in the lab of Lyman Craig, has died at the age of 87.
Emeritus Professor Te Piao King, expert on allergens, has died
Te Piao King, a Rockefeller biochemist whose pioneering research greatly advanced the science and treatment of allergic reactions, died August 18 at the age of 90.  
New Pearl Meister Greengard Prize exhibit celebrates the accomplishments of women scientists
The installation located in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Lounge features the 22 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize awardees.
Purnell Choppin, pioneering virologist, has died
Purnell Choppin, a physician, virologist, and scientific administrator who performed pioneering research on viruses at The Rockefeller University and later exerted a powerful influence on biomedical research as president of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, has died at the age of 91.
Convocation 2021 caps a year like no other
For Rockefeller’s class of 2021, it has been a year with both challenges and accomplishments.
Rockefeller leads an international ranking of research impact
According to this year’s CWTS Leiden Ranking of over 1200 universities from 69 countries, Rockefeller has the highest proportion of frequently cited scientific publications.
New Caspary exhibit honors 58 Rockefeller award winners, past and present
Redesigning the exhibit provided an opportunity to consider how to best honor and commemorate Rockefeller award winners. Discussions with university leadership and an ad-hoc faculty committee steered the process and led to a broadening of the criteria for inclusion.
Evolutionary biologist and ornithologist Richard Prum receives the 2021 Lewis Thomas Prize
The author of The Evolution of Beauty was presented with Rockefeller’s science writing award, which honors scientists as inspirational authors.
Immunologist Katharine Hsu is named director of the Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. program
The joint program between Weill Cornell Medicine, The Rockefeller University, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will be lead by Hsu, an accomplished physician-scientist who specializes in immunology research and treatment of blood cancers.
Paul Cohen, expert on fat, is promoted to associate professor
Cohen, a physician-scientist exploring obesity and metabolic disease, has conducted groundbreaking research on the complex inner workings of fat tissue.
Immunologist Daniel Mucida promoted to professor
A pioneer in the field of mucosal immunology, Mucida is unlocking the secrets of the digestive system and answering fundamental questions about the origins of human disease.
Mary Jeanne Kreek, pioneer in studies of addiction, has died
Kreek conducted landmark studies that led to the establishment of methadone as a treatment for heroin addiction. Her work not only yielded new treatments for addiction disorders, but also influenced societal attitudes toward them. She was 84.
Paula Volent is named chief investment officer
The university has named its next vice president and chief investment officer. Volent, who for decades oversaw investments at Bowdoin College, will assume stewardship of Rockefeller's endowment in August.
Neurophysiologist Victor Wilson, 92, has died
Victor Wilson, a neurophysiologist who traced the intricate neural mechanisms that govern our balance and posture, died on January 20 at the age of 92.
Marina Caskey is promoted to professor of clinical investigation
Caskey, a clinician in the lab of Michel Nussenzweig, has spent the last decade working on clinical studies of experimental immune-based vaccines and therapies.
New five-year fundraising campaign has already received $200 million in gifts
The $675 million Campaign for the Convergence of Science and Medicine, launched July 1, 2019, aims to fulfill the priorities identified in the university’s 2020-2024 strategic plan.
New book by Rockefeller researcher spotlights one of nature’s fiercest hunters
Daniel Kronauer publishes a comprehensive monograph on army ants, the creatures at the center of his evolutionary-biology research.
Joanne Chory wins the 2020 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Joanne Chory, who pioneered the application of molecular genetics to plant biology and transformed our understanding of photosynthesis, will receive the prize in a virtual ceremony hosted by Rockefeller on October 22.
When the city locked down, RockEDU moved the lab bench to the kitchen table
With input from participating students and scientists who volunteer with RockEDU, a blended Summer Science Research Program for high-school students was developed. The result was a modified SSRP curriculum with five experiential research tracks, complete with lab supply kits that were mailed to s...
How Plant Operations maintained essential university functions during shutdown
For the men and women of Plant Operations, there really was no university closure. Even as most of the university’s labs shut down, those that remained still semi-operational required support.
Rockefeller tops international ranking of research impact
According to this year’s CWTS Leiden Ranking of over 1100 universities from 65 countries, Rockefeller has the highest proportion of frequently cited scientific publications.
How an adapting Child and Family Center supports the littlest learners in the pandemic
The CFC’s team has had to pivot quickly to create new online programming to support their young charges and provide age appropriate education and enrichment—and a measure of continuity.
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