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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(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.
(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.
(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.
(Dec. 3, 2025)
Compassionate CareHow hands-on experiences in A&S are shaping the future of empathetic healthcare.
(Nov. 21, 2025)
Syracuse University Aphasia Lab Clinician Receives National RecognitionThe honor recognizes leadership and advocacy work in speech-language pathology.
(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.
(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.