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{{Infobox university
| name = Rockefeller University
| name = Rockefeller University
| image = Rockefeller University logo.svg
| image = Rockefeller_University_Logo.png
| image_size = 200px
| motto = Scientia pro bono humani generis
| mottoeng = Science for the benefit of humanity
| established = 1901
| established = 1901
| type = Private
| type = Private
| endowment = $2.3 billion (2020)
| president = Richard P. Lifton
| president = Richard P. Lifton
| city = New York City
| city = New York City
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| country = United States
| country = United States
| campus = Urban
| campus = Urban
| website = {{URL|https://www.rockefeller.edu}}
| website = [https://www.rockefeller.edu www.rockefeller.edu]
}}
}}


'''Rockefeller University''' is a private [[biomedical research]] and higher education institution located in [[New York City]]. It was founded in 1901 by [[John D. Rockefeller]] as The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. The university is renowned for its contributions to the field of [[biomedicine]] and has produced numerous [[Nobel laureates]].
'''Rockefeller University''' is a private graduate university in New York City. It is renowned for its research in the biomedical sciences and has been a leader in scientific discovery since its founding in 1901. The university is dedicated to conducting innovative research and providing advanced education in the life sciences.


== History ==
== History ==
Rockefeller University was established in 1901 by [[John D. Rockefeller]], a prominent [[philanthropist]] and founder of the [[Standard Oil Company]]. The institution was initially named The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research and was the first institution in the United States devoted solely to [[biomedical research]]. In 1965, it was renamed Rockefeller University and began offering [[graduate education]] programs.
Rockefeller University was founded by [[John D. Rockefeller]], a prominent American industrialist and philanthropist, in 1901. Originally established as The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, it was the first institution in the United States devoted solely to biomedical research. The institute was created to address the need for a dedicated research facility to study infectious diseases and other medical conditions.


== Campus ==
In 1954, the institute expanded its mission to include graduate education and was renamed The Rockefeller University. Since its inception, the university has been at the forefront of scientific research, contributing significantly to the understanding of various diseases and biological processes.
The university's campus is located on the Upper East Side of [[Manhattan]], along the East River. The campus features state-of-the-art research facilities, including the [[Rockefeller University Hospital]], which serves as a clinical research center.
 
== Academic Programs ==
Rockefeller University offers a unique graduate program focused on the life sciences. The university does not have traditional departments; instead, it is organized into laboratories, each led by a principal investigator. This structure fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and allows students to engage in cutting-edge research across various fields.


== Academics ==
The university offers a Ph.D. program in the biomedical sciences, which is highly selective and emphasizes hands-on research experience. Students work closely with faculty members to develop their research projects and contribute to the scientific community.
Rockefeller University offers [[graduate programs]] in the [[biological sciences]] and [[biomedical sciences]]. The university follows a unique educational model that emphasizes hands-on research and close collaboration between students and faculty.


== Research ==
== Research ==
The university is known for its pioneering research in various fields of biomedicine, including [[genetics]], [[neuroscience]], [[immunology]], and [[molecular biology]]. Notable discoveries made at Rockefeller University include the identification of [[DNA]] as the genetic material and the development of the [[polio vaccine]].
Research at Rockefeller University covers a wide range of topics in the life sciences, including genetics, neuroscience, immunology, and molecular biology. The university is home to numerous research centers and initiatives, such as the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the Center for Basic and Translational Research on Disorders of the Digestive System.
 
Rockefeller University has a strong tradition of innovation and has been associated with numerous groundbreaking discoveries. Notable achievements include the development of the first vaccine for yellow fever, the discovery of the structure of DNA, and advances in understanding the immune system.


== Notable Faculty and Alumni ==
== Notable Faculty and Alumni ==
Rockefeller University has been home to many distinguished scientists, including numerous [[Nobel Prize]] winners. Some notable faculty and alumni include:
Rockefeller University has been home to many distinguished scientists, including several Nobel laureates. Some notable faculty and alumni include:
* [[Oswald Avery]]
 
* [[Joshua Lederberg]]
* [[Oswald Avery]], who demonstrated that DNA is the material of heredity.
* [[Paul Greengard]]
* [[Joshua Lederberg]], a Nobel laureate known for his work in bacterial genetics.
* [[Ralph M. Steinman]]
* [[Paul Greengard]], who received the Nobel Prize for his discoveries concerning signal transduction in the nervous system.
 
== Campus ==
The Rockefeller University campus is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, overlooking the East River. The campus features state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Collaborative Research Center and the River Campus, which houses laboratories and conference spaces.


== See Also ==
== Also see ==
* [[John D. Rockefeller]]
* [[John D. Rockefeller]]
* [[Biomedical research]]
* [[Nobel Prize]]
* [[Nobel Prize]]
* [[Biomedical research]]
* [[Genetics]]
* [[Graduate education]]
* [[Neuroscience]]
 
== References ==
* [https://www.rockefeller.edu/about/ Rockefeller University - About]
* [https://www.rockefeller.edu/research/ Rockefeller University - Research]


== Related Pages ==
{{Universities in New York City}}
* [[List of Nobel laureates affiliated with Rockefeller University]]
{{Private universities and colleges in New York}}
* [[Rockefeller University Hospital]]
* [[Standard Oil Company]]
* [[Upper East Side]]


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Revision as of 15:25, 9 December 2024

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Rockefeller University
File:Rockefeller University Logo.png
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Established 1901
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City New York City
State New York
Country United States
Campus Urban
Website www.rockefeller.edu


Rockefeller University is a private graduate university in New York City. It is renowned for its research in the biomedical sciences and has been a leader in scientific discovery since its founding in 1901. The university is dedicated to conducting innovative research and providing advanced education in the life sciences.

History

Rockefeller University was founded by John D. Rockefeller, a prominent American industrialist and philanthropist, in 1901. Originally established as The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, it was the first institution in the United States devoted solely to biomedical research. The institute was created to address the need for a dedicated research facility to study infectious diseases and other medical conditions.

In 1954, the institute expanded its mission to include graduate education and was renamed The Rockefeller University. Since its inception, the university has been at the forefront of scientific research, contributing significantly to the understanding of various diseases and biological processes.

Academic Programs

Rockefeller University offers a unique graduate program focused on the life sciences. The university does not have traditional departments; instead, it is organized into laboratories, each led by a principal investigator. This structure fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and allows students to engage in cutting-edge research across various fields.

The university offers a Ph.D. program in the biomedical sciences, which is highly selective and emphasizes hands-on research experience. Students work closely with faculty members to develop their research projects and contribute to the scientific community.

Research

Research at Rockefeller University covers a wide range of topics in the life sciences, including genetics, neuroscience, immunology, and molecular biology. The university is home to numerous research centers and initiatives, such as the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the Center for Basic and Translational Research on Disorders of the Digestive System.

Rockefeller University has a strong tradition of innovation and has been associated with numerous groundbreaking discoveries. Notable achievements include the development of the first vaccine for yellow fever, the discovery of the structure of DNA, and advances in understanding the immune system.

Notable Faculty and Alumni

Rockefeller University has been home to many distinguished scientists, including several Nobel laureates. Some notable faculty and alumni include:

  • Oswald Avery, who demonstrated that DNA is the material of heredity.
  • Joshua Lederberg, a Nobel laureate known for his work in bacterial genetics.
  • Paul Greengard, who received the Nobel Prize for his discoveries concerning signal transduction in the nervous system.

Campus

The Rockefeller University campus is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, overlooking the East River. The campus features state-of-the-art research facilities, including the Collaborative Research Center and the River Campus, which houses laboratories and conference spaces.

Also see

References

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