Research at Brandeis

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October 31, 2024

The 54th Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Biomedical Research has been conferred on 4 remarkable neuroscientists.

Crowds gather around students presenting their research at poster sessions during SciFest 2024

August 14, 2024

Every summer, more than 100 Brandeis undergraduates have the chance to do original research in faculty labs. Their experience culminates in SciFest, a celebration where each student holds a poster session to explain their work.

Fiona Stewart stands in front of a table covered in lenses and mirrors. She is wearing a pair of tinted safety glasses, and is adding microbes to a plate of glass using a pipette.

July 18, 2024

As an undergraduate researcher, Fiona Stewart shoots lasers at tiny bacteria—and in the process, she's answering some profound mysteries about their genetic machinery.

Three blurred students walk down a stairway past flags from many countries.

April 9, 2024

U.S. News & World Report ranks Heller #9 for social policy, and #13 for health policy and management.

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December 15, 2023

Peizhao Li, PhD’24, a candidate in computer science, has received a $55,500 Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Institute of Justice.

Drew Weissman receives Nobel Prize from King of Sweden

December 11, 2023

The immunologist, along with research partner Katalin Karikó, H’23, received the prize for research that led to the COVID vaccines.

Vimal sits in chair in motion

November 10, 2023

New research from the Ashton Graybiel Spatial Orientation Lab examines how small vibrating devices could help astronauts keep their bearings.

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October 24, 2023

Pioneering neuroscientist Eve Marder ’69 and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry Emeritus Gregory Petsko each received the National Medal of Science, the highest recognition the nation bestows on scientists and engineers.

Crown Center panelists in conversation

October 23, 2023

Two in-depth discussions — one hosted by the Crown Center for Middle East Studes and one by the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies — examined the attack on Israel by Hamas and the unfolding war in Gaza.

Christine Grienberger seated in front of computer screen

October 6, 2023

The funding will support research that examines a network of brain regions severely affected by Alzheimer's disease.