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Summary Join world-leading experts at the forefront of neurodegenerative disease research for a one-day symposium on June 10, 2027.

Summary Human diseases rely on the collective dysregulation of both conventional proteins as well as those belonging to the “dark proteome”. This latter category is a broad term used to describe proteins that are poorly characterized, unannotated, or not detected by standard proteomic techniques.

Blog Article Published August 17, 2026 By Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP, CHEP Three developments, the appearance of “rabbit fever” on Long Island, a surge of cyclosporiasis in New York City, and a presidential executive order reshaping childhood vaccine recommendations, may seem unrelated. Together, they demonstrate how much public health depends on institutions that can detect hazards early, explain uncertainty honestly and keep effective prevention within everyone’s reach.

Summary October 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM ET The 2026 FUTURE FORUM will convene leaders from diverse backgrounds such as academia, museums, journalism, media, public engagement, government, industry, and scientific organizations from the United States and Germany to explore how science can more effectively serve society through communication, collaboration, and public engagement.

Blog Article Published August 6, 2026 By Stephen Albright, Alexandra Dillon, Nick Fetty, Hilliary O. Frank, Emily Kim, Nina R. Montoya, Mamta Tahiliani, and Alec Wills The Blavatnik Awards alumni honorees gathered at The New York Academy of Sciences on July 13 and 14 share their latest research, participate in panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Nicholas B. Dirks, President and CEO of the Academy, welcomed attendees and opened this annual symposium.

The mission of The New York Academy of Sciences is to drive innovative solutions to society's challenges by advancing scientific research, education and policy. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences > A monthly international science journal covering many areas of science; amongst the top multi-disciplinary journals worldwide. Access on the Wiley Online Content Platform.

Blog Article Published July 30, 2026 By Nick Fetty Photo by Nick Fetty/The New York Academy of Sciences. Ian Bogost, PhD, the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor at Washington University in St. Louis and a contributing writer at The Atlantic, joined Academy President and CEO Nick Dirks for a wide-ranging discussion about video games, artificial intelligence, and culture. Their “fireside chat” was part of the 2026 Blavatnik Science Symposium. It comes on the heels of Prof.

Summary Transitioning from graduate school or postdoctoral training into industry can be challenging, particularly for researchers who have spent years developing deep technical expertise but may have received little guidance (or even been discouraged from) navigating non-academic career paths. Many PhDs approach the job search by submitting large numbers of online applications, only to find that this strategy rarely leads to interviews or offers.

Summary For many STEM researchers, networking can feel uncomfortable, inauthentic, or even unnecessary. Yet professional relationships play a critical role in how career opportunities emerge, particularly in industry settings where introductions, visibility, and trust often influence hiring and advancement.

Blog Article New Perspectives on the Societal Risks of AI AI safety, once a niche concern, is now a topic that most people have heard of, but many remain unaware of what can be done to safeguard against these new threats. Published July 7, 2026 By Nick Fetty The New York Academy of Sciences along with the International Science Reserve hosted a free webinar on June 30, 2026, to explore both the technical and societal challenges around AI.