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Alexander Tomasz, a trailblazer in the study of multidrug-resistant microbes, has died

His work has been crucial for the development of new antibiotics, which are urgently needed in a world where multi-resistant superbugs are a major threat to public health.

Svetlana Mojsov wins a 2024 Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

Mojsov’s discovery of GLP-1 and its critical role in the regulation of insulin secretion and blood glucose led to the development of a revolutionary new class of medicines.

Rockefeller University surpasses new federal safeguards for volunteers in clinical research

The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs once again commended Rockefeller’s standards and practices.  

Why a promising breast cancer drug doesn’t work—and how to improve it

A treatment that appears effective in cancers such as myelofibrosis consistently fails in breast cancer clinical trials. A new study explains why.

Cancer cells may be using lipids to hide from the immune system

New study demonstrates that one type of lipid is so critical for immune evasion that certain cancers cannot proliferate without them. Modulating intake of dietary lipids could open up an avenue for treatment.

New findings on TB could change how we treat inflammatory disorders    

The study explains why treatments for many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases raise the risk of contracting TB—and also upends long-held assumptions about what kicks off an immune response.      

This technique for studying cell receptors could have sweeping implications for drug development

Researchers created a tool capable of comprehensively mapping crucial interactions underlying drug efficacy in one superfamily of cell receptors.

New insight into the protein mutations that cause Rett syndrome

Findings bolster the idea that the functions of this protein—MeCP2—are more centered on nucleosomes, rather than other forms of DNA.

Second genetic sensor for DNA methylation discovered

CDCA7, whose mutations alter DNA methylation pattern and cause immunodeficiency, is a novel sensor for a special class of methylated DNA.

Surprising mechanism for removing dead cells identified

A tandem signaling process turns ordinary cells into an efficient cleanup crew.

Peter Chin, a computer support specialist and authority on Apple technology, has died

A Rockefeller employee since 2001, Chin will be missed by many in the community who came to rely on his deep technical expertise and graceful approach to problem solving.

Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits

Hyperactivity, repetitive behavior, and language deficits all appeared in the mice, highlighting an unexpected role the cerebellum seems to play in autism.

Many people with severe brain injuries are far more cognitively aware than they seem

Rockefeller University Hospital developed a model clinical infrastructure for the study, as well as helped conduct it.

How Rockefeller University Hospital became a leading facility for neuroscience research

An ambitious study inspired a transformational renovation.

Link discovered between sensory neurons and breast cancer metastasis

Researchers found a “neuro-cancer axis”  that may promote the spread of breast cancer. They also found that an FDA-approved anti-nausea medication may prevent it.

New supportive community for first-year graduate students underway

Students in the BIOGROW program participate in professional development and community building events in collaboration with the university's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Postdoctoral Association Summer Seminar Series underway

Every summer, Rockefeller postdocs and students take to the stage to share their latest research.

Gabriel Victora named HHMI Investigator

Victora, who studies how antibodies are generated in response to infection and immunization, is among 26 scientists nationwide to receive this designation.

Rockefeller celebrates inaugural DEI awards

Four community members—Sadye Paez, Elizabeth Campbell, Yuriria Vázquez, and Chad Morton—were recognized for their advocacy work both within the university and in the wider scientific community.

New genetic tool could identify drug targets for diseases associated with metabolic dysfunction

A novel platform for identifying metabolic gene functions has already revealed interactions between proteins and metabolites that are fundamental to cell metabolism.

Asexual reproduction usually leads to a lack of genetic diversity. Not for these ants.

Parthenogenic species must compensate for their limited gene pool or risk extinction.

Campus-wide celebration marks President Emeritus Torsten N. Wiesel’s 100th Birthday

President Lifton hosted a community celebration of Wiesel, a Nobel laureate as well as former university president.

Researchers capture never-before-seen view of gene transcription

New tech reveals findings that address long-standing theories about how bacteria begin the process of making RNA from DNA.

Elizabeth Campbell launches Laboratory of Molecular Pathogenesis

The infectious disease specialist will continue her groundbreaking work on the transcriptomes of the pathogens behind tuberculosis and Covid.

Leslie B. Vosshall honored with the Dickson Prize in Medicine

Vosshall is recognized for her pioneering studies of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, which transmits pathogens causing human diseases including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever.

Light-weight microscope captures large-scale brain activity of mice on the move

With a new microscope that's as light as a penny, researchers can now observe broad swaths of the brain in action as mice move about and interact with their environments.

Surprising origins for a rare cancer

An unexpected discovery may pave the way to better treatments for a broad range of cancers.

What we need to worry about with avian flu—and what we don’t 

Since first detected in birds in 2021, avian flu has killed millions of poultry and infected animals once thought to be immune. What early warning signs could point to an increasing risk for humans?

Winrich Freiwald wins the 2024 Kavli Prize for Neuroscience

The researcher is being honored for his discovery of a specialized system in the brain’s neocortex that is responsible for recognizing faces.
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