Internal hiring program protects Cornell workers

Staff members across campus are taking to heart President Skorton's recent directive: Protect the university's human capital. In a new initiative, employees now have special access to open jobs at Cornell. (Nov. 13, 2008)

Cornell food scientists awarded $1.67 million to improve fresh food safety

With $1.67 million from the USDA, two Cornell food scientists will work to prevent food-borne pathogens from contaminating fruits and vegetables during all phases of production. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Samantha the sheep gets a leg up, thanks to the work of<br />CU vets and sanctuary

Several disabled goats and sheep have been given artificial legs, thanks to several Cornell veterinarians working with Ithaca's Hangar Orthotics and Prosthetics. (Nov. 3, 2008)

Cornell launches Center for Comparative and Population Genomics

To highlight the growing importance of the study of genome variation and Cornell's expertise in the field, the university has launched the Cornell Center for Comparative and Population Genomics. (Oct. 29, 2008)

How to reduce your risk for exposure to chemicals that affect breast cancer

Beth McKinney provides firsthand perspective on a campus presentation about environmental estrogens and their role in increasing the risk of breast cancer. Two more talks on the issue will be held Oct. 15 and 22. (Oct. 9, 2008)

From Ecuador to Mozambique, veterinary students roam world to improve animal health

From Ecuador to Mozambique, students traveled the world as part of the College of Veterinary Medicine's 2008 Expanding Horizons program. (Sept. 24, 2008)

IthaQatar ambassadors build friendships, 'feel the oneness' across campuses

Twelve students from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar spent the summer in Ithaca doing research, exploring the area and building friendships with students on Cornell's main campus. (Aug. 20, 2008)

Leading cystic fibrosis researcher to speak at Cornell biology symposium

Michael Welsh, one of the world's leading researchers on cystic fibrosis, will outline his recent discoveries in his quest for early diagnosis and cutting-edge gene therapies. (Aug. 14, 2008)

Any Cornell researcher can use the many high-tech life science core facilities available

The Cornell Life Sciences Core Laboratories Center provides an array of instruments and services for experimentation on genomics, proteomics, imaging, IT and informatics. (June 25, 2008)