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Chromosome linked to cholesterol absorption

Normal mice don’t have to worry about their cholesterol, but mice from Jan Breslow’s lab at Rockefeller University do. By genetically altering mice to isolate genes that are important for the regulation of cholesterol levels, scientists are helping unravel the genetics of heart disease. His late...

Chemical immunologist recruited to head new Rockefeller lab

A faculty search process begun last year has yielded its second successful recruit, the chemical immunologist Howard Hang, who will join The Rockefeller University as assistant professor and head of the Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Microbial Pathogenesis in early 2007. Hang, who comes to Ro...

Twenty-eight degrees awarded at Rockefeller's 48th convocation

Rockefeller University’s 48th Convocation, held yesterday, marked the completion of graduate studies for 28 students. Twenty-six of this year’s 28 graduates participated in a formal presentation of Ph.D.s held in Caspary Auditorium on the university’s Manhattan campus. President Paul Nurse a...

Natural products chemist to become Rockefeller's newest lab head

Following a yearlong search process involving an applicant pool of close to 700 candidates, Rockefeller University President Paul Nurse has announced that Sean Brady, a chemical biologist with a background in organic chemistry, microbiology and plant biology, will become assistant professor and h...

'U.S. biomedical research under seige,' says Rockefeller University president Paul Nurse

In an editorial published this week in one of the nation’s leading biomedical journals, Cell, Rockefeller University President Paul Nurse suggests that the scientific research enterprise in the United States is in danger of suffering major damage as a result of stagnated funding and the failure o...

Scientists warn nuclear catastrophe is 'an imminent danger'

Scientists gathered for a symposium held at Rockefeller University this week suggest that not enough is being done to address the threat of a terrorist attack with nuclear weapons. In a talk titled “Our Last Best Chance” and timed to coincide with a new film of the same name airing on HBO...

Symposium to honor Joshua Lederberg

Some of the world’s foremost scientists, statesmen and policymakers will gather at The Rockefeller University for “A Scientific Medley: Celebratory Symposium in Honor of Dr. Joshua Lederberg,” Monday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Rockefeller University’s Caspary Auditorium. Lederber...

Barbara O'Sullivan named hospital C.E.O.

Barbara O’Sullivan, who for the past three years has served as The Rockefeller University Hospital’s hospitalist – its chief medical doctor responsible for patient care – has been named C.E.O. of the hospital and will assume Emil C. Gotschlich’s duties as the facility’s administrative le...

Architect selected for north campus 'bridging' building

An architect has been selected to design new laboratory buildings for the north end of the Rockefeller University campus, including the renovation of two existing structures and the construction of a new “bridging” building to connect them. The new structures are the centerpiece of the universit...

Lisa Danzig named Rockefeller University's chief investment officer

Lisa Danzig, director of investments at Rockefeller University, has been appointed vice president and chief investment officer effective July 1, President Paul Nurse has announced. Danzig, who joined the university’s Office of Investments in December 2000, will assume responsibility for managing ...