NIH Grant Funds Depression Research
Assistant Professor Weikang Cai, Ph.D., secured a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how certain brain cells respond to chronic stress. The research project could help identify breakthrough treatments for clinical depression, which affects more than 260 million people worldwide.
Student Profile: Anna Makedonska
Environmental activist and biology student Anna Makedonska runs a science blog, belongs to multiple environmental groups, and is dedicating her time to make a positive impact on the planet.
Students Pitch Business Ideas at Statewide Competition
Three New York Tech students and one alumnus are working to build innovative companies to disrupt traditional business models in the healthcare and jewelry industries.
Biology Student Presents Cancer Treatment Research
Biology major Kaitlyn Accardi presented her cancer treatment research virtually at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research.
Student Profile: Tint Tha Ra Wun
Biology student Tint Tha Ra Wun has a passion for giving back to the community and aims to do just that through medicine.
SOURCE 2021
More than 135 undergraduate and graduate students showcased their research and creative scholarly work at the annual Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) held virtually on April 23.
Student Profile: Kaitlyn Accardi
When Kaitlyn Accardi discovered her passion for biology in high school, she knew she was meant to use that spark to help others.
Walking on the Wild Side with Anatomy Research
When COVID-19 disrupted in-person learning, New York Tech students sought remote research opportunities. Working with Assistant Professor of Anatomy Michael Granatosky, Ph.D., the student researchers contributed multiple chapters on animal locomotion and evolution to the Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior.
Alumni Profile: Olivia Albert
Olivia Albert’s fight with thyroid cancer prompted her to major in biotechnology. At NYIT, she’s gotten the research experience she needs to pursue her dream.
Q&A: CRISPR Explained
Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological and chemical sciences, sets the record straight on CRISPR.
New York Tech Faculty Receive $470K in Research Grants
The National Institutes of Health awarded Associate Professor Shenglong Zhang, Ph.D., $350,000 to unlock mysteries in RNA sequencing, and Assistant Professor Sophia Domokos, Ph.D., received $120,000 from the National Science Foundation to advance research in particle physics.
News Byte: Inside Higher Ed Article Showcases Innovative Approach to Remote Learning
A recent feature in Inside Higher Ed highlights one New York Tech faculty member and his efforts to support student success during unprecedented times.