Neuroscientist Bruce McEwen, who studied the impact of stress on the brain, has died
A pioneer in neuroendocrinology, McEwen’s work on how the brain changes throughout life has profound implications for public health. He died on January 2, at age 81.
Collaborative Research Center installation bridges past and present scientists
A new digital display, the Scientist Explorer, is a portal into the cumulative accomplishments of researchers with labs in Flexner and Smith Halls.
Five-year strategic plan is approved by Board of Trustees
Here are the main priorities of the new plan, intended to maximize the university’s scientific impact through 2024.
A summer program that gives undergraduates the tools to ask big scientific questions
Madeleine Delbeau, who spent 10 weeks in the lab of Seth A. Darst, improves a method for cryo-electron microscopy.
Zoran Jankovic, a member of the Nussenzweig lab for nearly two decades, dies at 60
Zoran Jankovic, known for his generous spirit and unassuming manner, worked in the Nussenzweig lab for nearly 20 years.
The Abby Dining Room turns a page
Earlier this month, the Abby reopened with table service, libations, and new menus.
Xiaowei Zhuang will receive the 2019 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
Zhuang, who pioneered the development of super-resolution and genome-scale imaging techniques, will be given the prize during a ceremony on the Rockefeller campus on November 19.
C. David Allis elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Allis, whose pioneering research established that enzymes that modify histone proteins, which package DNA in the nucleus, regulate gene expression, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
Biologist and ant paparazzo Daniel Kronauer recognized in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
An expert on ant biology, Kronauer found himself in the right place at the right time to capture a cathedral-shaped bivouac, or ants’ nest, in Costa Rica. The photo is now part of an international exhibit by the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Tips for a greener lab
Even the most routine scientific experiment may come with a hefty environmental footprint. Here are several best practices to reduce waste, save energy, and cultivate more planet-friendly lab habits.
