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  • Past Events

    Tuesday, February 12, 2013 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    Lust and Love in the Animal Kingdom

    Brian Switek (Journalist), Danielle Lee (Oklahoma State University), Joshua Ginsberg (Wildlife Conservation Society), Stephanie Cacioppo (University of Chicago), Marina Cords (Columbia University)

    Just in time for Valentine's Day, join the Academy as we explore lust and love in the animal kingdom. After learning about the love lives of creatures ranging from dinosaurs to bonobos, you'll be able to decide for yourself if you really want to call yourself an animal in bed. Part of the Science and the Seven Deadly Sins Series.

    Wednesday, November 14, 2012 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Stem Cells, Small Molecules and Therapeutics

    In-house event is SOLD OUT. Register now for the live webinar.
    Speakers: Eric Chiao (Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.), Kevin Eggan (Harvard University), and Laura Kiessling (University of Wisconsin, Madison)

    Stem cells are increasingly important as a research tool and therapeutic option for degenerative diseases. Small molecules have the potential to impact stem cell research. This symposium will explore the intersection of these promising frontiers.

    Friday, September 7, 2012 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    The MicroRNA Revolution: The 2012 Dr. Paul Janssen Award Symposium

    Featuring: Victor Ambros (University of Massachusetts Medical School), Gary Ruvkun (Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School), Gregory J. Hannon (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories, Howard Hughes Medical Institute), Oliver Hobert (Columbia University Medical Center), Allison Abbott (Marquette University)

    This symposium will honor Dr. Victor Ambros and Dr. Gary Ruvkun, recipients of the 2012 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research, in recognition of their role in the discovery of microRNA. Symposium is free. Advance registration required.

    Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Dual Use Research: H5N1 Influenza Virus and Beyond

    Organizer: Jennifer Henry (The New York Academy of Sciences)
    Moderator: W. Ian Lipkin (Center for Infection & Immunity, Columbia University)
    Panelists: Arturo Casadevall (Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Laurie Garrett (Council on Foreign Relations), Michael T. Osterholm (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota), Peter Palese (Mount Sinai School of Medicine), Veronique Kiermer (Nature Publishing Group), Barbara R. Jasny (Science), Alan S. Ruldolph (Defense Threat Reduction Agency), Vincent Racaniello (Columbia University)

    Following a government recommendation that Nature and Science authors remove methodological details from recent H5N1 studies, scientists, publishers, and legal experts will explore the censorship and biosecurity issues surrounding this controversy.

  • Publications 

    eBriefing

    The MicroRNA Revolution: The 2012 Dr. Paul Janssen Award Symposium

    Speakers: Eric Lai (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), Allison Abbott (Marquette University), Victor Ambros (University of Massachusetts Medical School), Gregory J. Hannon (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories, Howard Hughes Medical Institute), Oliver Hobert (Columbia University Medical Center), and Gary Ruvkun (Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School)

    This eBriefing features Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, recipients of the 2012 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research for their role in the discovery of microRNA. Recent research on microRNA is also described.

    Annals

    Effects of Genome Structure and Sequence on Variation and Evolution

    Edited by Lynn H. Caporale

    A collection of papers detailing the latest insights into genomic variation and evolution.

    eBriefing

    The Cellular Functions of RNA Nucleases

    Organizers: Eric Lai (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center), Benjamin R. tenOever (Mount Sinai School of Medicine), Thomas Tuschl (The Rockefeller University), Jennifer Henry (The New York Academy of Sciences), and Marta Murcia (The New York Academy of Sciences)

    This eBriefing explores the current understanding of RNA nucleases as they relate to a diverse array of cellular functions including in mRNA quality control and non-coding RNA biogenesis.

    eBriefing

    Evolution in the Classroom: No Dinosaurs in Heaven

    Speakers: Eugenie C. Scott (National Center for Science Education), Greta Schiller (Jezebel Films), and Yael Wynner (City College of New York, CUNY)

    This eBriefing showcases an enlightening discussion on the state of evolution in the science classroom with a panel of experts on the issue, including the director of the documentary No Dinosaurs in Heaven.

  • Podcasts

    Podcast
    September 10, 2010

    What Makes Us Wise?

    Can we all be wise old owls? Science journalist Stephen Hall and neuroscientist Andre Fenton dissect what we call wisdom, from the neurons in our brain, to the social constructs behind it.

    Download (22 MB, 00:42:32)
    Podcast
    August 27, 2010

    Better Brains

    Neuroscientist Richard Restak thinks with the right mental exercises, our brains can be much better. Today he teams with writer Susan Orlean to talk about our brainy potential.

    Download (35 MB, 00:54:21)
    Podcast
    August 13, 2010

    How Prosperity Evolves

    With our economy a shambles and our environment threatened, is there any reason to be optimistic about the future? Matt Ridley says there's scientific proof to say we should be.

    Download (33 MB, 00:51:28)
    Podcast
    July 2, 2010

    What's that Smell?

    Biologist Stewart Firestein and world-renowned perfumer Christophe Laudamiel team up to tackle the science of smell.

    Download (32 MB, 00:49:12)
  • Translational Medicine Initiative

    Macy FoundationThe Translational Medicine Initiative represents a three-year partnership between the New York Academy of Sciences and the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation to support the translation of basic science research into clinical applications.

    Learn more at www.nyas.org/TransMed.