David C. Gadsby, who studied electrical impulses in cells, dies
Gadsby, who passed away Saturday at age 71, was best known for his studies determining the mechanisms by which charged particles called ions move across cell membranes.
Fall search for new faculty has yielded 10 finalists
The annual “open search” process for tenure-track faculty draws on the expertise of the entire university community.
New online resource brings science outreach to a broader audience
With the launch of a new website, RockEDU Online, more resources are now available for learners, educators, and scientists everywhere.
Daniel Kronauer discusses “The Social Lives of Ants” at this year’s Talking science event
More than 350 high school students from across the tri-state area attended this year’s event where Kronauer shared how ants can help answer questions about the principles that govern life.
Tri-institutional symposium inspires young scientists to get involved in policy
Over 230 attendees from across the country came to campus to learn about a range of topics, such as the federal budget, international science diplomacy, science advocacy, science communication, and careers in science policy.
Jeffrey M. Friedman to receive the 2019 Wolf Prize in Medicine
Friedman receives the award for his discovery of leptin, a hormone that modulates food intake and energy expenditure.
Electronic engineer Larry Eisenberg, who helped develop the modern pacemaker, dies at 99
In addition to his work at Rockefeller, Eisenberg was a prolific writer of science fiction and limericks.
Attallah Kappas, who led studies of newborn jaundice, dies at 92
Attallah Kappas, professor emeritus at The Rockefeller University and physician-in-chief emeritus at The Rockefeller University Hospital, died December 18, 2018 at the age of 92. Kappas was a leading authority in diseases related to liver function and metabolism and in the development of diagnostics and treatments for those conditions.
Caspary reverberates with the sound of the Music and Medicine Orchestra
On a recent wintry evening, over 400 people took their seats in Caspary Auditorium. Scientists were center stage, but there wasn’t any lecturing. Instead, there was music.
Rockefeller scientists tell their stories in new oral history project
Interviews with some of the university’s most prominent researchers reveal the stories behind the science, and the humans underneath the lab coats.
