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Study links higher WTC exposure to increased lung cancer risk in responders
A recent study led by researchers at the Stony Brook WTC Health and Wellness Program has found that World Trade Center (WTC) responders with higher levels of toxic exposure at Ground Zero after the September 11 attacks have a significantly...
Stony Brook researchers receive $11 million NIH grant for sphingolipid-cancer study
An interdisciplinary team at Stony Brook University, led by Dr. Yusuf Hannun, has received an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study sphingolipids (SLs) and their role in cancer.
Stony Brook president outlines plans for growth during first state of university address
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith delivered her first State of the University address on September 29, 2025, outlining her vision for the institution’s future.
Stony Brook celebrates $1 million gift supporting preservation of senator jacob javits' archives
Stony Brook University Libraries recently welcomed the family of former U.S. Senator Jacob Javits for a private viewing of the Senator Jacob K. Javits Collection, housed in the university’s Special Collections and University Archive.
Stony Brook University announces details for CommUniversity Day set for September 27
Stony Brook University will host CommUniversity Day on September 27, 2025, offering local residents an opportunity to explore the university and Stony Brook Medicine.
Stony Brook University receives $5.3 million NIH grant for physician scientist training
The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University has secured a new five-year, $5.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support its Medical Science Training Program (MSTP).
Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric hospital in New York by Money Magazine
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State and ranked seventh nationally by Money Magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list.
Stony Brook receives $13.77M NSF grant for national supercomputing resource
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $13.77 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a new supercomputer intended to broaden access to artificial intelligence and research computing resources across the country.
Perseverance rover finds organic-rich mudstones on Mars; possible biosignatures reported
Data from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover have shown that rocks recently discovered in Jezero crater are mudstones containing organic carbon.
Stony Brook physicists help confirm theories on black hole mergers through major global collaboration
Stony Brook University researchers have played a significant role in an international team’s latest findings on black hole mergers, marking the 10th anniversary of the first direct detection of gravitational waves.
Stony Brook receives $4.9M grant for hospital-based hydrogen storage pilot
Stony Brook University has received a grant of more than $4.9 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop a hydrogen storage demonstration project at a Northwell Health Hospital site.
Stony Brook researchers develop AI tool for earlier detection of consciousness after brain injury
A recent study led by Sima Mofakham, PhD, and Chuck Mikell, MD, from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, presents a new artificial intelligence tool that could change how clinicians assess consciousness in patients with...
Stony Brook University launches inaugural climate tech fellowship with eight innovators
Stony Brook University and The New York Climate Exchange have launched the inaugural Climate Tech Fellowship, selecting eight early-stage innovators for the program.
Stony Brook researchers use simulations to uncover how ice helps spark lightning
A study published in Nature Physics has shown that ordinary ice can generate electricity, providing new understanding of how lightning forms.
Stony Brook leads $4M NSF-backed effort on regional quantum network expansion
A team led by Stony Brook University has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the development of a 10-node quantum network.
Stony Brook researcher receives KidneyCure grant for study on kidney disease
Robert Bronstein, PhD, a faculty research investigator in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine, has been awarded a grant from KidneyCure to support his research on the kidney...
Stony Brook University appoints Jane Savage as vice president for human resources
Stony Brook University has named Jane Savage as its next vice president for Human Resources, with her term set to begin in September 2025.
Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program to streamline industry licensing of university-developed IP
Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, a new approach aimed at simplifying how industry partners can license intellectual property developed through applied...
Suffolk County launches first countywide drowning prevention action plan
Suffolk County has introduced its first comprehensive drowning prevention action plan in response to a significant increase in drownings, particularly among young children.
Stony Brook University Hospital receives national awards for stroke and cardiac care
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its ongoing efforts in delivering high-quality care to patients with cardiovascular and stroke conditions.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
South Shore Press Podcast: Be kind, win $25,000 in November
The South Shore Press is giving away $25,000 and other big time cash prizes if you engage in "Random Acts of Kindness" next month.
Be kind & win $25K! SSP’s December challenge
Prizes: 1st Place $10,000; 2nd Place $5,000; 3rd Place $1,000. In addition, twenty-five participants will each receive $100.