RNA Institute News

News Archive

A woman with short gray hair and glasses wears a pink sweater and poses for a portrait against a gray backdrop
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.
A black and white mosquito shown on a bright green background
RNA Institute Study Explores Cellular Response to Zika Virus Infection
In a new study published in the Journal of Virology, University at Albany researchers investigated how the human body fights off Zika virus at the cellular level. Their findings illuminate new potential intervention points for therapeutics against Zika, as well as other RNA viruses.
A man wearing khaki pants and a plaid button down shirt stands, smiling, in a brightly lit lab next to a DNA/RNA sequencing machine. The machine consists of two large metal cube-shaped containers with bottled of clear liquid on top of one, and a digital panel on the other.
UAlbany Chemist Receives Federal Support to Advance Tool for Complete RNA Sequencing
Shenglong Zhang, associate professor of Chemistry, received two Small Business Technology Transfer grants from the National Institutes of Health. The grants were jointly awarded to the University and UAlbany spinoff company DirectSeq Biosciences, Inc., which Zhang directs as founder and president. 
Group of seven individuals standing in front of University at Albany and AI logos, smiling in a conference room setting.
UAlbany Unveils Powerful New AI Supercomputer
The new $16.5M supercomputer is a central pillar in UAlbany’s AI Plus initiative — a holistic push to integrate teaching and learning about AI across every college, school and major to ensure every graduate is prepared to live and work in a world radically changed by technology.
Leaders from UAlbany and the Leibniz Institute stand in front of a projection screen with the CEBAI logo on it.
UAlbany, Leibniz Institute Partner to Launch Center for Biophotonic Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Based at UAlbany’s Life Sciences Research Building, the joint center will be equipped with novel instrumentation from the Leibniz Institute and set up new pathways for collaborative research opportunities.
A student participates in the quick pitch competition during the 2023 R&E Week activities at UAlbany.
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.
UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez stands behind a wooden podium with the UAlbany seal and speaks into a microphone.
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.
A man with short black hair, beard and black glasses sits in front of a microscope in a laboratory and examines something between two blue-gloved fingers.
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.