Health & Science
New AI tool helps detect lung disease in newborns
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The AI machine learning model to detect a disorder that typically affects babies who are born early was developed by a team of University of Rochester researchers.
Education
RIT tapped to lead Army STEM initiative
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The university will establish and lead the Army STEM Education Consortium, playing a central role in developing and expanding the nation’s STEM talent pipeline to achieve national security priorities.
Health & Science
Area hospitals to receive $3.4 million in state funds
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The funding, administered by the state Office of Mental Health, is intended to increase access to treatment services.
Community
RMSC CEO to step down in June
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After eight years at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, Hillary Olson is leaving for a position in Delaware.
Health & Science
A new direction in neuroscience
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MindTrace, a startup with roots in University of Rochester research, has developed technology that maps and measures neurocognitive function, helping to protect brain processes at risk in brain surgery.
Health & Science
Wong’s role at RRH expands as Mayo retires
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With Robert Mayo M.D.’s retirement tomorrow as Rochester Regional Health’s chief medical officer, nephrologist Leslie Wong M.D. will become the system’s chief clinical officer.
Development
City heralds start of Bull’s Head streets project
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The nearly $18 million Bull’s Head Street Improvements Project aims to enhance safety, connection and economic vibrancy in one of the oldest neighborhoods in southwest Rochester.
Community
Rochester gets $29 million for water quality projects
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The city will use the funding to replace lead service lines and begin improvements to the Hemlock water filtration plant.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Awaiting green light as national hub
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After a recent NSF site visit, a University of Rochester-led coalition is nearing a decision that could bring up to $160 million to boost the region’s optics, photonics, imaging and laser sectors.
Economy & Business
SUNY drives $1B in Finger Lakes economic impact
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Statewide, the university system generates $35.5 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 160,000 jobs, according to the the Rockefeller Institute of Government.