Health and Well-Being
From Parkinson’s to Alzheimer’s to relationships to drug and alcohol use disorders, A&S faculty and students are advancing human health and well-being through pioneering research, interdisciplinary partnerships and community outreach. Collaborations across neuroscience, psychology, biology and more lead to both comprehensive understanding of the disease and also innovative treatment solutions.
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July 28, 2026 How Physics Could Improve IVF SuccessPhysics professor Colm Kelleher is Syracuse University's first recipient of a grant from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, supporting his research using imaging to assess egg quality and improve fertility outcomes.
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July 24, 2026 A Cooperative Approach to Reproductive SuccessSyracuse University biologists publish a new study examining how sperm cooperation has evolved over the past 500 million years.
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July 16, 2026 Syracuse University and Golisano Center for Special Needs Launch New Internship and Research PartnershipThe pilot program gives undergraduates hands-on exposure to clinical care, behavioral health and translational research.
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June 30, 2026 Rethinking Stroke RecoverySyracuse University researchers examine how fatigue impacts language recovery after stroke.
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May 12, 2026 A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research FestivalStudents gathered at the Life Sciences Complex to present their work to faculty, staff, peers and guests.
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May 11, 2026 Sourdough Helps Syracuse Scientists Understand EvolutionA new $2.1 million grant from the NIH will support the Oliverio lab’s fermented food research over the next five years.
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April 28, 2026 The Evolution of EthicsAs Samuel Gorovitz prepares to retire in May, the former A&S dean and founding figure of bioethics reflects on the field he helped build.
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April 28, 2026 Biotechnology Students Connect with Industry LeadersThe third annual Biotechnology Conference included a day of networking with companies like AstraZeneca, a panel discussion and a poster session, connecting students with career-building opportunities.
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April 21, 2026 The Future AwaitsCollege of Arts and Sciences seniors reflect on how diverse academic, research, experiential and study abroad opportunities available at Syracuse have shaped their paths and prepared them for life beyond graduation.
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April 17, 2026 Cool Class: Anatomy and PhysiologyThrough a flipped classroom, weekly labs and a medical school visit, the anatomy and physiology sequence prepares students for the demands of healthcare.
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April 2, 2026 Protein Helps Cells Handle StressSyracuse University scientists learned how a flexible, reshaping protein creates temporary sorting and storing centers in stressed cells to potentially protect their health. A companion study found that disrupting this process could be linked to ALS.
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Feb. 19, 2026 Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes A&SThe College of Arts and Sciences’ new Academic Strategic Plan is already inspiring partnerships, creative ideas and a more focused commitment to shaping a healthier future for people and planet.
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Feb. 19, 2026 New “Lock-and-Key” ChemistrySyracuse University researchers are developing a new chemistry platform that could keep therapeutic drugs inactive until they reach a tumor, offering a potential path to safer, more precise cancer treatment.
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Feb. 13, 2026 A&S Faculty Come Together to Launch ASPThe College of Arts and Sciences hosted an interactive kickoff event for faculty to explore the plan’s pillars, offer feedback and help shape its implementation.
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Jan. 15, 2026 Creativity for Healing and TransformationThis spring's Syracuse Symposium programming examines how creative expression bridges divides, amplifies marginalized voices and strengthens our connections to each other and the world around us.
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Dec. 3, 2025 Compassionate CareHow hands-on experiences in A&S are shaping the future of empathetic healthcare.
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Nov. 21, 2025 Syracuse University Aphasia Lab Clinician Receives National RecognitionThe honor recognizes leadership and advocacy work in speech-language pathology.
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Oct. 30, 2025 Transforming Cancer Treatment with UltrasoundSyracuse University chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells.
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Oct. 23, 2025 Decoding Protein InteractionsYuming Jiang ’25 turns undergraduate math-based research into a published physics breakthrough that could transform how scientists predict drug-protein interactions.
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Oct. 13, 2025 Medical Training, On CampusStudents in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders have access to a new medical simulation lab, offering hands-on training without leaving campus.