“At that point I was kind of a broken postdoc.” John Lueck '08M (PhD), associate professor of Pharm/Phys, reminds us that academic careers are rarely linear, and that mentorship and opportunity can completely change someone’s trajectory. Latest episode of The Next Step: youtu.be/gnpKyZRI9eA?...

From “Broken Postdoc” to Professor and RNA Researcher

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A new partnership with the @urochestersmd.bsky.social will facilitate early admission for Geneseo students interested in grad programs in public health & more Admitted students will also benefit from a 30% discount on grad tuition in addition to other available scholarships/grants/loan programs 👇👇👇

SUNY Geneseo Partners with UR’s School of Medicine and Dentistry

A new partnership with the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry will facilitate early admission for SUNY Geneseo students interested in graduate programs in public health, clinic...

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We just announced a new department! What does this mean for trainees? ⬇️ Full announcement: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/a-single-mission-protecting-people-and-placesintroducing-environmental-medicine-and-public-health-sciences

Taking care of yourself isn’t separate from the work. It’s part of it. PhD student Zach Sechrist shares how prioritizing wellness helped his research improve. Full video: youtu.be/cDew2NQ3UlM

A recent study provides proof of principle that a single genetic edit can overcome the effect of nonsense variants in different genes, akin to a one-size-fits-many model. Learn more: nej.md/4ttIiXg #Genetics

Proud to rank among the top 16 research schools in the nation. Research has been in our curriculum since our inception 100 years ago, and we're still pushing to make the world ever better. #URochesterResearch

🎧Listen to why Dr. Churchland says picking a mentor in grad school is more important than the scientific problem you're initially interested in Full episode of Neuroscience Perspectives with @johnfoxe.bsky.social 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UeC... #PhD #GradStudent @urochestersmd.bsky.social

Congratulations to Maiken Nedergaard, MD, DMSc, neuroscientist and co-director of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine, on being elected to the National Academy of Inventors Class of 2025 fellows! An extraordinary honor for an extraordinary scientist. 👏👏👏 #URochesterResearch

🏆Thrilled to report that PhD student @abigailbossa.bsky.social earned FIRST PLACE in the 3-Minute Thesis Competition! Abby presented "From Brain Scans to Solutions: Understanding How Trauma and the Environment Shapes the Brain". Congratulations, Abby! #URochesterResearch @urochestersmd.bsky.social

New research in @jamanetworkopen.com shows care for medically complex kids is rising sharply. They now account for 40% of pediatric bed days and most hospital charges as community units close. The system must adapt. 🔗 urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/r... #URochesterResearch

Meet Emma Strawderman - inspired to study the brain after participating in Mini Medical School @urochestersmd.bsky.social in high school Today, she's a Rusyniak Fellow & her recent research showed that tumors on the left side of the brain caused rewiring in the right hemisphere 👉

Student Spotlight: Emma Strawderman

Emma Strawderman, an MD/PhD candidate in the Medical Science Training Program, works in the Translational Brain Mapping Program. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of…

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On #WorldAIDSDay we honor URochester’s fight against AIDS @urochestersmd.bsky.social alum Michael Gottlieb first identified the disease in 1981; our libraries house one of the largest HIV/AIDS poster collections; and @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social leads on HIV vaccines #EverWonder #EverBetter

Rural areas lost 11% of their family doctors since 2017. Our new rural residency track aims to rebuild the workforce and meet growing demand. Full study via @annfammed.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1370/afm....

Save the date! 🎓 We're getting ready to celebrate the Class of 2026 during Commencement Weekend, May 15–17. The 176th University Commencement Ceremony is set for 8:45am on Friday, May 15. Visit the Commencement site for all the details. #URochester2026 www.rochester.edu/commencement

University of Rochester Commencement Weekend

University of Rochester Commencement Weekend: Latest updates for students, families, and guests. See ceremony schedule and FAQs.

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And that's a wrap! 👇#URochesterResearch @ #SfN25 Thank you for another great conference, @sfn.org! @urochestersmd.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social

Havana 🇨🇺 > Miami 🌴 > Rochester ❄️ Third-year medical student Lilyveth Mesa knew URochester School of Medicine and Dentistry was going to be the place for her when she saw the strong focus on mentorship. Full video: youtu.be/B8n0C6fUzLE?... #URochester #LearnersOnLocation

Bone infections after joint replacements are rare. But when they happen, they’re devastating. Thanks to #URochesterResearch, a key protein was identified that could help detect and treat these infections earlier.

Protein Provides Clues to Identifying and Treating Crippling, Costly Bone Infections

Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) is the most common germ to afflict humans, and one of the most damaging: it causes diseases like osteomyelitis (bone infection), endocarditis (heart inflammation), and sk...

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ICYMI: New #URochesterResearch finds potential of pain relief with CBD. @urneuroscience.bsky.social discovered that in mice, they could effectively deliver CBD to the brain for neuropathic pain relief with no adverse side effects. via @cp-cellchembiol.bsky.social

Rapid suppression of neuropathic pain and somatosensory hyperactivity by nano-formulated cannabidiol

Feng et al. developed an inclusion-complex-enhanced nano-micelle formulation of CBD (CBD-IN) that enhances brain delivery and rapidly suppresses neuropathic pain in mice without affecting normal funct...

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👇 What circuits in the anterior cingulate cortex are the best treatment targets for major depression? #URochesterResearch @juliefudgemd.bsky.social & #neuro grad student Daulton Myers will lead a mini-symposium at #SfN25, bringing together translational scientists @urochestersmd.bsky.social

Science communication doesn’t stop at publication. URochester alumna Dr. Aimee Bernard, immunologist and science communicator at @cuanschutz.bsky.social, explains why researchers should use social platforms to share accurate, evidence-based information and connect with the public.

What do dentists, surgeons, psychiatrists, and neuroscientists at SMD have in common? They’re teaming up to tackle chronic pain through innovative, cross-disciplinary research. More on how we collaborate to innovate: urmc.info/2e2 #URochesterResearch

At URochester, being a great doctor starts with being a great human. Third-year med student Lilyveth Mesa reflects on the classmates, mentors, and moments that make her med school experience feel like home in the latest episode of Learners on Location: youtu.be/B8n0C6fUzLE?...

Nature research paper: Evidence for improved DNA repair in long-lived bowhead whale go.nature.com/4oNJSAG

Evidence for improved DNA repair in long-lived bowhead whale - Nature

Analysis of the longest-lived mammal, the bowhead whale, reveals an improved ability to repair DNA breaks, mediated by high levels of cold-inducible RNA-binding protein.   

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How does one of Earth’s longest-lived mammals stay disease-resistant for centuries? URochester researchers found the protein CIRBP is key in repairing DNA and may hold clues for human healthy aging. Read the study in @nature.com #URochesterResearch

Evidence for improved DNA repair in long-lived bowhead whale - Nature

Analysis of the longest-lived mammal, the bowhead whale, reveals an improved ability to repair DNA breaks, mediated by high levels of cold-inducible RNA-binding protein.  &nbs...

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A journey in science communication with @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social! We talk about the evolving role of scientists as communicators, the barriers to reaching the public, and the power of digital platforms to close the gap. Catch it 10/30 at 3pm ET: youtu.be/ANa_q0Apf4U

New look, same promise: Ever wonder. Ever better. Today, we're proud to launch a refreshed brand identity that keeps pace with the dynamic, collaborative, and innovative spirit that has always defined us. #EverWonder #EverBetter #URochester www.rochester.edu/communicatio...

Introducing the refreshed University of Rochester brand | Marketing and Communications

Discover the refreshed University of Rochester brand. Rooted in research and fueled by creativity, our new brand reflects academic excellence, innovation, and the spirit of Ever Better.

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How do immune cells shape the adolescent brain? #URochesteresearch found that microglia strengthen dopamine circuits in the frontal cortex, a region tied to decision-making and mental health @urochestersmd.bsky.social

Brain’s Immune Cells Key to Wiring the Adolescent Brain

Making a smoothie, going for an evening walk, or having empathy for a loved one are all examples of executive functions that are controlled by the brain’s frontal cortex. This area of the brain goes t...

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SO excited for our next event with the Nat'l Collab on Humanities & Ethics in Dentistry! @urochestersmd.bsky.social 's own Bronwen McVeigh will give a talk titled "Rockefellers, Root Canals, and 'Race Records': The Toothache Blues and the Story of Dentistry Reform in Interwar Harlem" Sept 30!

New #URochesterResearch shows that including more females in clinical research benefits everyone. The study in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social enrolled an unprecedented 48% females, revealing a particular risk for males: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... More: www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/i...

Contemporary medical therapy, sex-specific characteristics, and outcomes of patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy: a prespecified interim analysis of the BIO-LIBRA study

Contemporary data on characteristics, medical therapy, and outcomes in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) with implantable cardioverter defibrillator …

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Today, we welcomed our 100th (‼️) class of medical students at the annual White Coat Ceremony! This officially marks the start of the med school journey for the Class of 2029. Here's to another century of impact! Congratulations to you all 👏👏👏 #WhiteCoatCeremomy