Research Frequently Distracted? Science Says, Blame It on Your Brain Rhythms By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 25, 2026 Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester find that you may not be as focused as you think. A new study discovers our attention shifts multiple times each ...
Research The Interstate of Science: Merging Neuroscience and AI By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 25, 2026 Enter a world of possibilities: generate ideas, get answers, have conversations, create endless images. Often, artificial intelligence or large language models, like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, can ...
People Faculty Q&A: Tanzil Arefin, PhD By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 25, 2026 Tanzil Arefin, PhD, is an assistant professor of Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medical Center, whose research focuses on developing imaging biomarkers and computational tools to unravel ...
People Student Spotlight: Lia Calcines-Rodríguez By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 25, 2026 Lia Calcines-Rodríguez, a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Graduate Program, works in the lab of M. Kerry O’Banion, MD, PhD. Her research investigates sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease. She ...
Education Training Generations of Urologists, Through Unique Leadership and Mentorship By URMC Communications Feb. 23, 2026 The Department of Urology has cultivated national and international leaders in the field and has built an environment of mentorship and collaboration.
Research A Mentor, Innovator, and Leader in Bladder Cancer By URMC Communications Feb. 13, 2026 Renowned bladder cancer researcher Colin Dinney joins URMC to advance gene therapies, clinical trials, and patient care.
Research Team Science Showcase: The People and Partnerships Moving Microplastics Research Forward By Mark Michaud Feb. 9, 2026 Public concern about microplastics and health has grown sharply over the past several years. Questions like “Are plastic cutting boards safe?” and “Should I drink out of plastic water bottles?” are ...
Patient Care A Team Deserving of the Best By Scott Hesel Feb. 6, 2026 On a quiet Sunday morning in August 2023, Craig and Amy Calvert were sitting at their kitchen table when the phone rang. The screen said “Penn,” their 15-year-old son’s name. He had stayed home from ...
People A Gallery: Neuroscientists in Color By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 3, 2026 Explore how art and neuroscience come together in this inspiring gallery that includes original art and personal narratives from researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...
Research Pushing for Progress: Wilmot Cancer Institute Spotlights Four New Leaders By Leslie Orr Jan. 30, 2026 The Wilmot Cancer Institute stepped into a new era in 2025 when the National Cancer Institute designated it as one of the 73 premier cancer centers in the United States for research and innovation. ...