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8 things to know about the University of Rochester鈥檚 Mt. Hope Family Center

October 6, 2025

For 45 years, this national resource has pioneered cutting-edge psychology research while providing support for thousands of vulnerable families annually.

A dandelion grows through the cracks in concrete to symbolize resilience in the face of stress.

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Understanding stress and resilience from the inside out

September 29, 2025

By studying the effects of persistent stress, 暗网吃瓜 researchers are shedding light on how to be more resilient.

Benjamin Castaneda next to an illustration that says "my rochester story with Benjamin Castaneda '09 *PhD), professor, biomedical engineering."

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Breathing life-saving services into rural communities

September 17, 2025

Professor Benjam铆n Casta帽eda 鈥�09 (PhD) leads a global effort to meet critical needs for medical technology.

Close up of two football players running a contact drill to illustrate how concussions and head injuries can occur during sports.

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Tackling head injuries with science

September 6, 2025

From the sidelines to the front lines, Rochester research is redefining how concussions are detected, treated, and prevented.

Asian senior women working with laptop computer and using smart speakers while setting in living room at home.

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Can Amazon Alexa or Google Home help detect Parkinson鈥檚?

A quick, speech-based AI tool offers a new way to screen for a key indicator of the neurodegenerative disease.

An array of plastics and microplastics, from utensils to cigarette butts, against a white background.

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Time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?

Rochester researchers on the growing concern of plastics exposure on human health.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

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Awards and honors celebrate distinguished contributions of faculty

Faculty across disciplines are being honored for groundbreaking research, leadership, and mentorship.

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Why don鈥檛 bats get cancer?

Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes鈥攆indings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

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Recent awards recognize accomplishments of Rochester faculty

Faculty members are being honored for notable and long-standing contributions to their respective fields.

White text reads "Faculty Awards" against a blue-colored background image of architectural detail featuring an ironwork owl and vines.

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Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements

Professional organizations across numerous disciplines have recognized Rochester faculty contributions.

Jonathan Friedberg addresses a large crowd at Wilmot Cancer Institute, with a banner reading 'An NCI Designated Cancer Center' in the background.

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Rochester鈥檚 cancer center earns national designation

鈥淚t鈥檚 an extraordinary moment in the history of the cancer center,鈥� says Wilmot Cancer Institute director Jonathan Friedberg.

Handful of people seated and looking at a painting off camera as part of an Art of Observation class at the University of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery.

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Want to be a better doctor or nurse? Take a look at this painting.

Rochester鈥檚 Art of Observation program helps medical students and clinicians cultivate essential clinical skills.