Parkinson’s disease Archives

SBU genetics professor named fellow for yeast cell research

Alek Lewis & James BowenFaculty NewsFebruary 28, 2021

A Stony Brook University professor has received a fellowship to further her research into genetic mutations which cause infertility and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzeihmer’s, Down Syndrome and Parkinson’s disease.

CEWIT hackathon attracts hundreds of programmers to Stony Brook University

Gary GhayratNewsFebruary 18, 2018

Hack@CEWIT 2018: IoT & Security, the second annual event of its kind, gathered around 150 students from across the country and abroad to code programs, solve challenges and showcase applications while attending workshops and tech talks over the span of three days.

Michael J. Fox among five receiving honorary degrees

Anna CorreaNewsMay 12, 2017

Along with the Class of 2017, five distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees at Stony Brook University’s 57th commencement ceremony at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on May 19.

The Science of College: How coffee affects the body

Andrew GoldsteinNewsFebruary 17, 2016February 17, 2016

If human brains were a high school movie, caffeine would be the bad boy who easily asks the receptor on a date while adenosine is still building up his confidence.

Fundraising campaign to create scholarships will launch this month

Jessica ChinNewsNovember 4, 2015November 8, 2015

The public phase of a fundraising campaign by Stony Brook University that aims to create up to $200 million in scholarships for qualifying students will launch this month.

Under the Microscope: Professors look at risks of texting and walking

Brianna O'NeillNewsSeptember 24, 2015September 24, 2015

Even during a short walk on campus, it is hard not to notice the number of people using their cellphones while walking.