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Kip Thorne portrait
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Astrophysicist Kip Thorne to receive Rockefeller’s 2018 science writing prize

Thorne is recognized for his deft explanations that have drawn readers into the space-, time-, and mind-bending realm of Einstein’s ideas.ĚýThe prize, which honors scientists as inspirational authors, will be presented on April 17.
GĂĽnter Blobel
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GĂĽnter Blobel, a Nobel laureate who redefined cell biology, has died

GĂĽnter Blobel, a Nobel Prize-winning Rockefeller biologist who discovered the mechanisms by which proteins are targeted for delivery to specific locations within cells, died February 18 at 81.
Tri-I TDI science
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Proof of principle: Tri-I TDI drug candidates “graduate” to next phase of development

As inaugural Sanders Director Dr. Michael Foley is set to depart the Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute later this year, two projects from a portfolio of 57 that the Tri-I TDI has supported are now ready for the next phase of therapeutic development—a phase intended to lead to inv...
Vanessa Ruta portrait
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Neuroscientist Vanessa Ruta promoted to associate professor

Ruta,Ěýwho explores how brains produce such flexible responses to fixed stimuli, has been promoted to Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden associate professor.
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Daniel Kronauer, who uses ants to study social behavior, is promoted

Kronauer has been promoted to associate professor. HeĚýhas dedicated his laboratory to investigating the molecular basis underlying complex social behavior among insects.
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Statistical physicist and Rockefeller Professor Emeritus E.G.D. “Eddie” Cohen dies at 94

Cohen was an emeritus faculty member at ňňň˝´«Ă˝ and leader in statistical physics and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. He died September 24 at the age of 94.
JoAnne Stubbe
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JoAnne Stubbe of MIT will receive the 2017 Pearl Meister ňňň˝´«Ă˝ Prize

Stubbe is being recognized for illuminating the processes that drive DNA replication and repair. Her research has led to the development of several cancer therapies.
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Rockefeller is a leading institution in Nature Index ranking of innovation

The ranking evaluates how research articles are cited in patents, showing the influence of research on the development of products and services.
convocation procession
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23 students receive Ph.D.s at Rockefeller’s 59th convocation

ňňň˝´«Ă˝ today awards doctoral degrees to 23 students who have completed their studies in bioscience. In addition, four distinguished scientists—Anthony B. Evnin, Mary-Claire King, Matthew Meselson, and Steven Weinberg—will receive honorary doctor of science degrees.
Virtual reality goggles give scientists a tool to explore biological samples in three dimensions. The exhibit was part of the Bio-Imaging Resource Center tour.
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Hundreds of children and their families attend Rockefeller’s Science Saturday festival

The fourth annual science festival drew more than 1,000 school-age children and their families to campus. The young explorers participated in hands-on experiments and interactive demonstrations led by scientists.
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