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Ranked by research impact, Rockefeller places first among 3,000 international universities
The CWTS Leiden Ranking, a closely watched indicator of university impact in the sciences, measures how many of an institution’s publications are among the world’s most widely cited

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View of the new sign from the south eastern corner of 66th street.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie honored with street naming outside Rockefeller
More than a century after her first visit to New York, Marie Sklodowska-Curie, the pioneering scientist and two-time Nobel laureate, now has her name on a street sign at 66th Street and York Avenue...
Confocal microscopy image of a proximal colon fold (mouse), showing EPCAM for epithelial cells (yellow) and DAPI-stained nuclei (violet). (Credit: Vitoria Murakami Olyntho)
Study reveals how gut antibodies protect against colon cancer
The research uncovers a new function for antibodies in maintaining a healthy gut, and also points toward new strategies to prevent colorectal cancer.
The scent of food sets the stage for courtship. On the left, five male and five female flies actively court in the presence of food odors. Without this odor cue, flies on the right remain nearly motionless. (Credit: Ruta lab)
This fruit fly’s aphrodisiac reveals how social and environmental context shape mating practices
Study shows that one species’ males are only interested in mating when they detect the aroma of food—a courtship behavior that’s tightly tuned to their specific ecology.
Genetic interaction networks
New study of bacterial genome could lead to better TB drugs
A groundbreaking map of interactions among essential genes in the bacterium that causes TB reveals previously unknown biological connections and opportunities for antibiotic development.

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"I have always had so many questions about the world."
Grad student Natalie Alexander gravitated to science to feed her wide-ranging curiosity. Now she’s investigating why obesity triggers higher rates of inflammatory skin diseases.
The fine art of managing science
A three-day workshop equipped early-career Rockefeller researchers with skills rarely taught in graduate school, from managing laboratory operations to financial literacy and well-being.
Summer Seminars help postdocs polish presentations—and make new connections
The weekly series, organized by the Rockefeller Postdoctoral Association, builds community and sparks inspiration among early career researchers.

Latest awards & honors

Trevor van Eeuwen, Barbara Bosch, and Andreas Mueller honored with Blavatnik Regional Awards
September 22, 2026
Svetlana Mojsov recipient of the Elaine Redding Brinster Prize in Science or Medicine
September 8, 2026

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September 9, 2026
The Transmitter
Fruit Flies Use Memory to Track Odors
September 8, 2026
NPR
High-Intensity Sprints Can Trigger Molecular Changes in the Bloodstream
August 24, 2026
Quanta
Why Aging May Be a Program, Not a Breakdown
August 14, 2026

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