“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?...

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 👇👇👇

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 👉

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

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.

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

👇 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

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

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...

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

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...

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

The culmination of a summer of hard work and dedication. Scholars from our NEUROCITY & NEURO-RocHS programs presented their posters & reflect on how access to this #URochesterResearch experience has impacted their relationship with science 🔬 @urochestersmd.bsky.social @rcsd.bsky.social @cuny.edu

New #URochesterResearch shows that prenatal exposure to PFAS—“forever chemicals”—can alter a baby’s immune system by 12 months, weakening vaccine response and increasing allergy risk. Even low exposure levels matter. Here’s what parents should know ⬇️ www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/f...

It's always bittersweet when a lab member says goodbye! 😭 Shreya Bavdekar is off to new adventures at @colorado.edu. Best of luck Shreya, your future is bright! We appreciate you. ❤️🌟 #URochesterResearch @urochestersmd.bsky.social @zvr-bsj.bsky.social @urneuroscience.bsky.social

Thrilled to have been selected for the @cvsuor.bsky.social pilot award with additional support from @flaumeye.bsky.social. Our collaboration with Wojtovich lab will study mitochondria survival and anatomy in the diabetic retina. @urochester.bsky.social @urochestersmd.bsky.social

New #URochesterResearch in @natcomms.nature.com ⬇️ Led by Asst Professor of Orthopaedics Anne Nichols, PhD, the team uncovered the first direct evidence that epitenon cells play a key role in tendon healing and that removing them might actually improve recovery. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

“When vapes heat liquids to higher temperatures, they can release larger amounts of harmful chemicals that can seep into the lungs, enter the bloodstream, and flow to the heart,” says Irfan Rahman, a Dean’s Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine.

New #URochesterResearch from Elizabeth Plunk '25M (PhD), shows PFHxA—once thought safer than other PFAS—may impact brain development and behavior in male mice. Her work raises critical questions about chemical safety & regulation. 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

Brand new #Ophthalmic #Translational #Research Lab @marcoslabur.bsky.social @flaumeye.bsky.social @urochestersmd.bsky.social , where our scientific developments will meet unmet clinical needs in #ophthalmology #myopia #presbyopia #cataract #cornea #ContactLenses #IOLs #Research #Development 👁️

New research from Steve Goldman's lab shifts our understanding of Huntington’s disease pathology & opens a potential path to cell-based therapies in adults already showing symptoms. Full study in @cp-cellreports.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce... #URochesterResearch

Our #UofRBME students are at #MPSWorldSummit 2025 in Brussels🌍presenting cutting-edge tissue chip research & connecting with global leaders. Stop by if you can!👋 🔗 mpsworldsummit.org #Microphysiological #URochesterResearch @urochestersmd.bsky.social @urengineering.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social

Understanding how brain cells communicate could reveal new insights into cognitive decline Neuro grad student Estephanie Balbueno studies how astrocytes & neurons communicate to support brain function in @drnathanasmith.bsky.social lab #URochesterResearch @urochestersmd.bsky.social

New #URochesterResearch uncovers important strategies to help caregivers and parents of children with medical complexity adapt to the inherent stress in their roles. Full study: doi.org/10.1542/hped...

We're excited to feature ASNR Member Aaron Huynh in our latest blog article! Aaron is a #Neuroscience PhD student at the @urochestersmd.bsky.social who is conducting research on the assessment of recovery of arm movement in #stroke. 🧠🔄 🧠📈 🧪 www.asnr.com/files/Meet_O... @urneuroscience.bsky.social

What happens when the communication network from our eyes to our brain goes awry? Sarah Yablonski, a Neuroscience grad student @urochestersmd.bsky.social, studies two molecules that are critical to this communication and to retinal ganglion cell death 👇 #URochesterResearch In a Neuro Minute🧠

It was wonderful to visit the @urochestersmd.bsky.social last week as we celebrated the Class of 2025. Congratulations, graduates! It was an honor to share in your commencement ceremony. 🎓

David Linehan, MD, our dean and CEO of @urmed.bsky.social, says he “hit the jackpot” with mentors—people who took a deep, personal interest in his growth. Now, he’s paying it forward, supporting future physicians and researchers. Get to know Dr. Linehan: www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publica...

New #URochesterResearch: Pro-Allergic T Cells May Explain Urban-Rural Allergy Gap A study led by MD/PhD student Catherine Pizzarello and senior author Kirsi Järvinen-Seppo identified a novel subset of T helper 2 (Th2) cells linked to allergy risk in infants. www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/w...

Regular exercise can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost focus. Even short bursts of movement can make a significant difference. More tips for staying active with a busy schedule: urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/s... #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

How does the brain heal after injury & what role do astrocytes play in that process? MD/PhD student Thomas Delgado from the Johnson Lab @urochestersmd.bsky.social investigates the role of Transglutaminase 2 (TG2) in astrocyte reactivity and brain injury recovery #URochesterResearch

RNA, long overlooked in the research world, is having its moment. After decades at the forefront of RNA discovery, #URochesterResearch is writing the next chapter, driven by a collaborative culture that unites disciplines and discoveries. 🗞️⬇️ www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publica...