"The strategic plan for research at Cornell can be summed up simply: Be the best at what we undertake to do."
Robert Richardson, Senior Science Advisor
The strategic plan for research at Cornell can be summed up simply: Be the best at what we undertake to do. The research enterprise supports university research priorities: the New Life Sciences; cross-college collaborations; and enabling research areas--computing and information sciences, genomics, advanced materials, and nanoscience. We build on our strengths when creating programs, recruiting faculty, purchasing equipment, and supporting interdisciplinary programs. Cornell research is committed to knowledge transfer and engages in technology transfer and economic development activities that benefit local, regional, national, and international constituents.
Research News
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Innovative pocket-sized ultrasound device can help treat cancer
High-energy ultrasound may treat prostate tumors, dispense medication
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Researchers show how to measure conductance of carbon nanotubes
Efficient, low-cost method electrically characterizes individual nanotubes
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Cornell researcher 'sings' to decode communication between birds
Songs relay tactics used in finding mates, resolving territorial disputes
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CU helps build demographic research capacity in Francophone Africa
Student training in population science may help improve country policies
New technique provides snapshot of genes being actively transcribed
Method provides new way to pinpoint all active and silent genes in humans
Got Questions?
How many dimensions are there? Why are Saturn's rings flat? Is there an expert in online deception? Where can one find a copy of a 1921 Sears & Robucks catalog?
Cornell researchers, scientists, and experts from various disciplines have the answers:
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Research Gateways
The Life Sciences webpage serves as a portal for news and events; academic programs; research endeavors; and facilities, labs, and partner organizations.
- Research Centers, Institutes, Labs and Programs
- More than 100 interdisciplinary research centers flourish at Cornell
- Life Sciences at Cornell
- Links to academic programs, research, events, and collaborations in the multi-disciplinary initiative
- CALS Research Portal
- Information about researchers, grants, projects, events, and facilities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Engineering Research Portal
- Information about research, events and partnership opportunities in the College of Engineering
- Office of Postdoctoral Studies
- Programs and services for the postdoc community at Cornell
- Undergraduate Research
- Resources, advice, and organizations for undergraduate researchers at Cornell
Corporate Gateways
Gendyne Therapeutics improves patients' lives by capitalizing on recent nanotechnology innovations to develop non-viral delivery systems for RNA Interference drugs.
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Orchestrates the technology transfer process and manages invention disclosures, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licenses
- Office of Economic Development
- Provides a web clearinghouse for economic development initiatives and resources; partner in Cornell's EDA University Center
- Office of Technology Development, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Performs the technology transfer activities of the Weill Medical College
- Office of University Corporate Relations
- Assists corporations to connect with Cornell faculty, departments, and programs
- Small Business Development Guide 2006 (PDF)
- Directory of more than 100 small businesses illustrates how technology transfer supports business development in the region
The Research Division
- Office of the Vice Provost for Research
- Shapes Cornell's research agenda, coordinates large-scale research activity, and negotiates with external sponsors
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Manages intellectual property, licenses technology, and promotes economic development
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Administers sponsored programs, helps prepare grant proposals, and negotiates awards
- Center for Animal Resources and Education
- Ensures animal welfare and facilitates research and teaching; provides animal care and vet services
- Office of Research Integrity and Assurance
- Manages Cornell's research compliance programs, supports IRB, IACUC, and IBC committees
- Research Administration Information Services
- Provides administrative, technical, and training support for research IT systems
Publications
- Connecting with Cornell and Annual Report
- Cornell research highlights and annual statistics, published by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research
- Cornell Chronicle
- Daily news from Cornell University
- CALS News
- Research updates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Cornell Engineering Magazine
- Research activities of the College of Engineering
- Human Ecology Magazine
- Research news from the College of Human Ecology
- The Research Paper
- Student publication featuring undergrad researchers
- Cornell Alumni Magazine
- Features high-impact research news
Contact
Office of the Vice Provost for Research
222 Day Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-7200
email: vp_research@cornell.edu