Unlocking New Insights Into Breast Cancer Risk
Research by the College of Arts and Sciences' William Letsou, Ph.D., could change how scientists and physicians understand genetic predisposition to breast cancer.
Searching for the True Sequence of RNA
Shenglong Zhang, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences, received a National Institutes of Health grant estimated at $2,588,918 over the next four years, to develop a tool to reveal the true sequence of RNA.
NIH-Funded Research Could Lead to New Drug Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Assistant Professor Jole Fiorito, Ph.D., an expert in medicinal chemistry, has secured a three-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke that will support research into early-stage drug development to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Faculty Profile: William Letsou
Assistant Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences William Letsou, Ph.D., is using the power of computers to explain and predict people’s risk of disease based on their genetic material.
Student Profile: Dono Shodieva
Biology major Dono Shodieva is taking part in cervical cancer research and fulfilling her childhood dream to pursue a career in science.
Advocates for Women’s Health
Meet eight New York Tech faculty and students who are making strides to improve women’s healthcare.
Empowering Women in STEM
New York Tech celebrates the achievements of six students and faculty who have made strides in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
A Quest for Bacterial Assassins
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., and undergraduate Hamza Nawargala are working on research to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
Shining a Light on Student Research
More than 40 undergraduate students showcased their scientific research at Theobald Science Center on December 16.
Faculty Profile: Jacqueline Keighron
From a young age, Assistant Professor Jacqueline Keighron, Ph.D., was encouraged to question and explore science. At New York Tech, she gives students that same support as she works with them on research projects.
Student Profile: Saad Khan
In an interview with New York Tech News, Saad Khan, president of the Student Government Association on the Long Island campus, talks about why he chose biology and how New York Tech is preparing him for the future.
Your Fitness Class May Boost Thinking Skills
A study by New York Tech researchers analyzes whether instructor-led vs. self-paced exercise offers greater “brain-boosting” benefits.