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 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.
(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.
(June 30, 2026)
Rethinking Stroke RecoverySyracuse University researchers examine how fatigue impacts language recovery after stroke.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.