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The scientists used 3D modeling to visualize West Nile Virus infection events in the mouse brain. (Credit: Rice lab)
The body has an early warning system that helps the brain prepare for a viral attack
A newly discovered signaling network transmits advanced intelligence from distal regions of the body to the blood-brain barrier, giving the brain time to ready itself.

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FlatMux captures electrical activity optically from nearly 200 genetically defined neurons across new depths in brain circuits, revealing how signals flow, cells connect, and computations emerge in a living mouse brain. (Image courtesy of the Vaziri lab)
Novel tool gives researchers a better view of brain wiring
FlatMux captures electrical activity optically from nearly 200 genetically defined neurons across brain circuits, revealing how signals flow, cells connect, and computations emerge in a living mous...
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Flies use directional memory to track a scent
A new study reveals how fruit flies store a memory of how to relocate a scent, even after it disappears.
More than two dozen blitz presentations showcased campus research projects at the first-ever Neuroscience Jamboree. Postdoc Silas Busch, one of the participants, pictured here. (Credit: Chris Taggart)
Price Family Center neuroscientists come together for a fast-paced symposium featuring their latest findings
On June 26, more than two dozen blitz presentations showcased campus research projects at the first-ever Neuroscience Jamboree.
From left to right: Barry Coller (co-director), Laura Berneking (chief scholar 2026 to 2027), Julia Wu (chief scholar 2025 to 2026), Neil Neumann (chief scholar 2026 to 2027), and Sarah Schlesinger (co-director). (Credit: Lori Chertoff)
Rockefeller's Clinical Scholars: 50 years of training in translational medicine
As the Clinical Scholars Program marks a major milestone, alumni and leaders reflect on how physician-scientists have supported the university’s core mission, science for the benefit of humanity.

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"Jumpstart" provides a path into science
RockEDU’s long-running program gives New York City high school students access to authentic research experiences and a chance to envision themselves as scientists.
Campus book club examines the intersection of science and imagination
Book lovers made an unexpected connection at an Office for University Life and Community Engagement event. Now they have a club that gathers every month to read and discuss a work of sci-fi.
36 students receive Ph.D.s at Rockefeller’s 68th convocation
Joseph L. Goldstein received the David Rockefeller Award for Extraordinary Service and honorary degrees were bestowed upon Carolyn Bertozzi and Francis S. Collins.

Latest awards & honors

Steve Bonilla selected as a Pew Scholar
June 16, 2026
Leslie Vosshall elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2026

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