Upstate Research@InnovateUpstate
 Syracuse, NY
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Joined July 2021
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📅TOMORROW: The Upstate Diabetes Cure Initiative hosts its kickoff event! @cnycentral took an inside look at the new Center for Advanced Cell Therapy's efforts to cure type 1 #diabetes 📺Watch here⤵️ bit.ly/482kd0r

Upstate researchers chase a functional Type 1 diabetes cure with lab-grown islets

A century and a quarter after the discovery of insulin, researchers are pushing toward what they believe could be the next major breakthrough.

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🥼White coats, science, and sharing; the 26th Biomedical Sciences Retreat brought together Upstate students & researchers to learn about work being done across campus🧪 Read more: bit.ly/4hGFod2
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How do we get drugs directly to the lungs? Dr. Li is working with lipid nanoparticles to help develop a treatment for ARDS; a condition that impacts almost 200k Americans each year. localsyr.com/news/local-news…

Dr. Stephen Thomas, of SUNY Upstate Medical University, talks grant for lung therapy project

SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) — Dr. Stephen Thomas, the interim vice president for research at SUNY Upstate Medical University and the director of the Upstate Global Health Institute, spoke with New…

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: There's still time to register for the CNYBAC Innovation Event! 📅Oct 8th Explore cutting-edge discoveries, connect with innovators, & learn about the exciting work driving healthcare and biotech advancement across CNY Learn more: bit.ly/46QJASA
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👏👏We're so proud of our research admin leaders! Jennifer Rudes was recognized SUNY-wide for her tireless work supporting our researchers here at Upstate. bit.ly/4yVHEnE

Upstate leader awarded by SUNY for outstanding service, helping researchers and staff across the...

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🔬Searching for new cancer therapies, learning more about vision loss, learning about how ticks spread viruses; the 26th Biomedical Sciences Retreat kicks off this morning to share research happening at Upstate.
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Day 3 of the Dengue Endgame Summit is starting off with a panel discussion- global leaders have gathered to discuss advances, challenges, and opportunities related to finding a solution for the disease that impacts millions around the world. dengue-endgame.org
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Could a new take on schizophrenia lead to new treatments? For decades, #schizophrenia research has been focused on dopamine. Dr. Weickert's research points to a different potential target: inflammation. Read more➡️bit.ly/3VgsIlv
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How does aging affect neuron regeneration, & how can researchers improve the process that could help those suffering from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, glaucoma, & more? Read more about Upstate's work providing important insights & potential solutions here⤵️ bit.ly/4gNS29A

Aging blocks the retina's ability to regrow neurons, study finds | Upstate News | SUNY Upstate

Upstate researchers identify why regenerative strategies that work in young animals become less effective with age, while uncovering a potential way to restore the retina’s ability to repair itself.

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🔬 Are obesity and mental health connected? It turns out they impact each other in more ways than you think. 🎧Listen as Dr. McIntyre explains how researchers are exploring the possible mental health impacts of GLP-1 medications⤵️ upstate.edu/informed/2026/07…

GLP-1 drugs being studied for mental health uses | The Informed Patient Podcast | SUNY Upstate

Interview with Roger McIntyre, MD

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"Our findings challenge long-held assumptions about how dengue virus interacts with the immune system." Upstate researchers are learning more about the #virus that infects 100m people a year. Read more about their new paper on how #dengue replicates ⤵️ bit.ly/4fWq4bw
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🔬 Is a cure for type 1 #diabetes in the near future? Two Upstate researchers think so. By combining #bioengineering and #islet transplantation research, Dr. Dadheech and Dr. Delibasi are working to develop an end-to-end treatment for patients. Read more⤵️ bit.ly/4wglUlG
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Tau seeds- what are they, and how do they impact Alzheimer's? Upstate's Dr. Gaiteri explains the multidisciplinary study underway to help understand their role in the brain🧠 upstate.edu/informed/2026/04…
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“Great scientist, great leader, and a great human being” is how he’s described by Upstate president Dr. Dewan. Honoring the outgoing VPR Dave Amberg, PhD as he retires today 🍾👏
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⚠️"More young adults are not just developing colorectal cancer, they are increasingly dying from it" Among adults, #rectalcancer mortality is projected to escalate through 2035. Upstate fellow's study finds alarming cancer rates among millennials⤵️ bit.ly/49ZUK9p

Study led by Upstate fellow finds rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among adults under 50 |...

Research presented by Dr. Mythili Menon Pathiyil projects rectal cancer could surpass colon cancer as the leading cancer-related killer of younger adults, with the sharpest increases seen among...

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👏👏👏“It allows us to do this research at a level we simply couldn’t reach before while continuing to treat patients” Upgrades to Upstate labs are propelling #cancerresearch to create better therapies and treatments⤵️ upstate.edu/news/articles/20… #sarcoma #radiation

Upstate scientists push cancer research forward with expanded lab capabilities | Upstate News |...

Funding from the Upstate Foundation is strengthening advanced oncology studies focused on tumor metabolism, radiation response and future therapies.

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Nearly 200 health leaders, researchers, educators and community advocates gathered at Upstate for the “Resilience and Action in Central New York” conference focused on collaboration and solutions to today’s public health challenges.
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“We must provide the very best education, and part of that is research.” Upstate hosts hundreds of students, faculty, and researchers to recognize and encourage undergraduate #research across the @SUNY system 🔗bit.ly/4tfylf6
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“We must provide the very best education, and part of that is research.” Dr. Dewan welcomes students from across the state to the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference. #research
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SUNY Chancellor King- “In New York we’re committed to a future defined by research and innovation, not a path that goes backward.”
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