The Rapid Response Fund was designed to have a streamlined review process that enables researchers to access funding within weeks — ideal for fast-moving infectious diseases.
Cornell has won three of 15 major grants from the Bezos Earth Fund, awarded to leverage artificial intelligence in the fight against climate change and environmental challenges.
The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option.
The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology will bring together leading scientists from across the globe and across disciplines for its 8th Biennial Weill Institute Symposium, Oct. 13–14. The two-day program, taking place in Ithaca, NY., will showcase advances in molecular and cell biology research, while fostering opportunities for Cornell students and postdoctoral scholars to connect with internationally recognized leaders in the life sciences.
Cornell’s Center for Life Science Ventures (CLSV) has been nominated for a Prix Galien USA Award in the “Best Incubators, Accelerators and Equity” category.