Upstate Research

SUNY Chancellor King- “In New York we’re committed to a future defined by research and innovation, not a path that goes backward.”

“We must provide the very best education, and part of that is research.” Dr. Dewan welcomes students from across the state to the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference. #research

📰Upstate Fellow authors study showing #rectalcancer rates rising among millennials. “The rate of rectal cancer seems to be increasing more than two to three times compared to colon #cancer." Read more⤵️ nbcnews.com/health/health-…

🔬“As an institution whose mission is to 'improve the health of the communities we serve through #education, #biomedicalresearch & patient care,' this event reflects our commitment to fostering discovery & supporting the next generation of leaders." More⤵️ bit.ly/4cvEyxg

🪲It's #tick season, & 1/3 ticks tested carry disease-causing bacteria. Learn more about how you can get your ticks tested in Syracuse⤵️ #lymedisease wrvo.org/2026-04-07/off…

🪲Tick season is here in CNY, & one Upstate lab is working to learn more about how they transmit diseases. 🎧Listen to Dr. Thangamani talk about the SUNY Center for Vector-Borne Diseases' efforts here⤵️ upstate.edu/informed/2026/…

📢UPSTATE RESEARCH COMMUNITY: Want to learn more about the new tool to encourage collaboration & innovation? Log on to the Research Connect info session this Wednesday! 🔗More: bit.ly/41gryX2

🗓️SAVE THE DATE: Upstate's #AI Symposium will bring together researchers, clinicians, data scientists, and industry partners to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in personalized #healthcare. ⬇️Learn more and register: ihcx.org/ai-symposium

"In #diabetes, the problems arise with missing insulin-producing cells. If we can somehow regenerate these cells, we can restore natural #insulin production." New Upstate researcher making strides towards reversing Type 1 diabetes with #islet therapy 🎧upstate.edu/informed/2026/…

Cohen is also the director of the Center for Reproductive #Genomics, where her work studying spermatogenesis could help create reversible male contraception. Read more here⬇️ news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/0…

Keynote speaker and Cornell professor of #genetics Paula Cohen, PhD, is giving her talk, “Uncovering the Mysteries of #Meiosis: Harnessing Germ Cell Development for Development of Novel Contraceptive Strategies”.

🎉Welcome to @UpstateNews Student Research Day; a celebration of the innovation, dedication, and scientific curiosity that drive our #studentscholars. #PhDlife #medicalresearch

Have you checked out the new Research Connect? Not only does @SUNY have a portal for the whole statewide system, but Upstate has its own to find researchers, resources, and projects happening right here! researchconnect.upstate.edu

📰IN THE NEWS: Upstate researcher shows that extra sleep on the weekends could have positive health impacts; even lowering depressive symptoms- bps.org.uk/research-diges…

📢Governor announces expansion of CNY Biotech Accelerator “The entrepreneurs... are focused on advancing medical science, helping to drive our economy, and securing treatments and hope for those battling life-threatening diseases.” ➡️bit.ly/4qMkb4K

ICYMI: Upstate's @StephenFaraone will lead a $16.7m #ADHD medication study. Read more in the @cnybj ⤵️ cnybj.com/upstate-medica…

👏Top Paper of 2025!👏 A team of Upstate researchers Led by Yanli Zhang-James, MD, PhD examined the impact of #COVID-19 on child and adolescent #mentalhealth. Read more below about what they learned by studying over 13 million health records ⬇️ upstate.edu/news/articles/…

We’re holding Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research on January 9! Join researchers, medical colleges, patients, and political allies to discuss how state funding can advance life-saving research. Let us know if you can make it! fundnyscience.org

"With expanded access to funding, we can develop tools so that other scientists can use them in their own work, increasing our ability to develop cures for a wide range of debilitating diseases." - Alexandra Bradu, Associate Research Scientist @nygenome

We’re calling on @GovKathyHochul to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute- because a robust, stable #research ecosystem protects jobs, fuels innovation, & strengthens #communityhealth. NY must invest in our global leadership in #science. Read: bit.ly/4jdnYVC