UAlbany Hosts Symposium on Mental Health in Communities of Color
On World Mental Health Day, UAlbany's BILPOC Faculty Advancement Initiative and the Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities, in partnership with local advocacy organization 'Partners in Community Development,' co-hosted a one-day symposium focusing on mental health in communities of color.
CHWS Report: Health Worker Recruitment and Retention Issues Persist in New York
A new report by the Center for Health Workforce Studies shows that health workforce recruitment and retention difficulties continue to present significant challenges within New York’s health care system, contributing to widespread shortages in various health care occupations.
Environmental Health Sciences PhD Student Studies Air Quality in Saudi Arabia
Yousef Alsufayan came to UAlbany from Saudi Arabia, determined to learn in-depth about health effects of the environment and the development and implementation of policies that protect health.
UAlbany Biostatistician Creates New Method for Investigating Data Collected Across Time
A new statistical method was recently developed by Edward Valachovic to help create more precise estimates when looking at regularly occurring changes within data collected across time.
UAlbany Hosts 2nd Annual Research & Entrepreneurship Week
Artificial Intelligence, climate science, research excellence and fostering inventions are just some of the topics in store for the second annual Research and Entrepreneurship Week, Oct. 21-24 at ETEC building.
Environmental Health PhD Student Examines Herbicides and Metabolic Health
Under the mentorship of UAlbany’s David Lawrence and David Carpenter, PhD student Sarah Otaru is examining the impact of environmental contaminants on health.
President Highlights Achievements, Recognizes Publicly Engaged Faculty in Fall University Address
University at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez delivered his Fall University Address on Thursday, updating the community on the state of the University and highlighting achievements in enrollment, rankings, research, and student success and supports.
Study Explores Associations Between Access to Urban Blue and Green Spaces and Early-Stage Heart Disease
Living among nature and in close proximity to rivers were linked with better heart health; however, study results also show that environmental and social factors associated with inner-city living can outweigh benefits of park proximity for residents living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.