The medical imaging device, which should be up and running by fall 2011 thanks to a $2 million federal grant, will allow researchers to delve into new areas, ranging from the biological processes to tissue engineering. (June 9, 2009)
Nancy Zimpher's visit kicked off her commitment to visit all 64 State University of New York campuses in her first 100 days to meet with and learn from students, faculty, administrators and community leaders.
J. Thomas Brenna, professor of nutritional sciences, has a new task: to find better ways to detect steroids in urine to improve drug testing of athletes for performance-enhancing substances. (June 3, 2009)
Alumnae Alice Katz Berglas '66, Myra Maloney Hart '62, Judith H. Monson '69 and Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 were recently elected honorary members of Sphinx Head, Cornell's oldest senior honor society.
Cornell scientists have discovered how two related proteins and their roles in a key molecular pathway are critical to creating obesity-causing fat cells. (June 2, 2009)
A study on new guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy, co-led by a Cornell professor, says far too many jeopardize their health and that of their baby by gaining too much or too little weight. (May 29, 2009)
The State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence recognizes seniors who integrate academic excellence with accomplishments in leadership, athletics, community service and the arts. (May 29, 2009)
Martha Stipanuk and Kathleen Rasmussen, both professors in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell, received awards at the American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting this month. (May 19, 2009)
