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The annual poster session featuring work from SURF participants, alongside students from Rockefeller’s Jumpstart and Summer Science Research Program, always draws a vibrant crowd. (Credit: Lori Chertoff)
For decades, Rockefeller’s SURF program has prepared college students for grad school and beyond
The 10-week summer program offers rising juniors and seniors a chance to experience the intensive bench science required of a Ph.D.

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Rockefeller’s Jarvis lab has assembled the first fully phased, diploid telomere-to-telomere genome of a songbird, which constitutes the most complete and accurate bird genome to date. (figure courtesy of Jarvis lab, illustration: b.illustrations)
First complete songbird genome reveals hidden biology
In a new study, scientists uncover thousands of previously hidden genes and reveal ancient chromosome structures, with sweeping implications for the study of neuroscience and evolution.
Organizers and participants of the rising scholars workshop
Rising Scholars Workshop introduces local students to research at Rockefeller
Organizers worked to create a more a more in-depth experience for the workshop's third installment.
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Mapping how metabolism rewires protein function in cancer
Rockefeller's Birsoy and Vinogradova labs teamed up to study how cancer cells rewire their metabolism, and how these changes could be targeted therapeutically.
Histological image of lung tissue from a SARS-CoV-2–infected mouse fed an arginine-restricted diet. (Courtesy of Tavazoie lab)
The amino acid arginine helps the body fight tumors and viral infections
New study shows that arginine deficiency interferes with immune system gene expression, and increasing arginine intake in such instances could improve it.

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Featured campus news

Price Family Center neuroscientists come together for a fast-paced symposium featuring their latest findings
On June 26, more than two dozen blitz presentations showcased campus research projects at the first-ever Neuroscience Jamboree.
Rockefeller's Clinical Scholars: 50 years of training in translational medicine
As the Clinical Scholars Program marks a major milestone, alumni and leaders reflect on how physician-scientists have supported the university’s core mission, science for the benefit of humanity.
Rockefeller honors service milestones at employee anniversary celebration
On Wednesday, May 20, The Rockefeller University honored members of its community who reached service milestones ranging from 10 to 55 years.

Latest awards & honors

Steve Bonilla selected as a Pew Scholar
June 16, 2026
Leslie Vosshall elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2026

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The Scientist
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July 1, 2026
The Transmitter
Cortical area remixes macaques’ knowledge blocks to solve new problems
June 19, 2026

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