Historian revisits a battlefield of Cold War medicine
Binghamton historian Gerald Kutcher walked away from a career in cancer care to delve into military experiments, nuclear threats and informed consent. Read more
Historian examines roots of the culture wars
Binghamton's Adam Laats says Protestant fundamentalism in the 1920s had a major effect on the American school system and helped lay the foundation for today’s culture wars. Read more
Political scientist named Kissinger Scholar
Binghamton University political scientist Benjamin Fordham will do research for a book project as a Kissinger Fellow at the Library of Congress. Read more
Numbers theorist to write two books
Binghamton numbers theorist Adrian Vasiu, who studies Shimura varieties, recently received research funding through the federal stimulus. Read more
Researcher studies how neurons communicate
Patricia Di Lorenzo believes a better understanding of neurons’ communication may hold answers for patients with diseases of neural transmission such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Read more
Research offers insights into dementia, amnesia
Lisa Savage's work could lead to new approaches to treating Alzheimer's disease, Wernicke-Korsakoff's disease and alcohol-induced dementia. Read more
Is climate change making us sick?
Emerging diseases are among the most far-reaching consequences of global warming. We need to develop a geographically based framework to identify vulnerable places and at-risk populations. That will require partnerships with health professionals and policymakers. Read more