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Five Quad Recognized for Excellence at National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Conference
Five Quad is a New York State-certified ambulance agency operated by University at Albany students.
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Chemist Receives $1.95M for Research on AI-Powered Pathogen Detection, Precision Therapeutics
Mehmet Yigit has received $1.95 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to advance his transdisciplinary research program focused on AI-powered biosensing and precision therapeutics.
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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
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Forensic Chemist Receives DOJ Support for Gunshot Residue Detection Tool
Gunshot residue is important for helping forensic investigators reconstruct crime scenes where a firearm was used and link suspects to the event.
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UAlbany Chemist Funded to Advance Search for RNA’s ‘True’ Sequence
Shenglong Zhang is breaking new ground in understanding how RNA shapes health, with a focus on sequencing RNA modifications that give rise to disease. Zhang recently received $1.6 million from the National Human Genome Research Institute to advance his lab’s pioneering technology for sequencing RNA and its modifications.
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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
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UAlbany Center for Biophotonic Technology and Artificial Intelligence Adds International Research Partner
University at Albany chemist Igor Lednev is adding another research partner to help develop laser-based technologies for forensics and medical diagnostics.  
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UAlbany Chemists Develop Color-Changing Test for Rapid Salmonella Detection
UAlbany researchers have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick, easy and inexpensive screening for salmonella in food products.