Recent News
Ryan Institute researchers are part of breakthrough studies on “mature” neurons, epigenetics in aging January 17, 2023 - Three Ryan Institute faculty are co-authors on breakthrough studies at Northwestern University and Harvard Medical School. 
Ryan Institute Co-Director John Robinson named Thomas M. Ryan Professor of Neuroscience December 8, 2022 - The URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement (URIFAE) is pleased to announce that George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience Co-Executive Director John K. Robinson has been named Thomas M. Ryan Professor of Neuroscience.
Assistant Professor Jessica Alber receives $10.3 million grant for research on retinal scanning October 26, 2022 -
The five-year, $10.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support Dr. Alber's research on using retinal imaging to screen for early changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. 
Leading researchers take on next chapter as Ryan Institute Co-Executive Directors October 21, 2022 - With a shared vision for the institute’s future, William Van Nostrand and John Robinson bring a complementary approach to leadership that reflects the successful partnership they have honed during decades of research collaboration.
URI-affiliated biotech raises $12 million for Alzheimer’s research June 14, 2022 - MindImmune co-founders Frank Menniti and Robert Nelson are affiliated faculty at the Ryan Institute. This funding advances their work on an antibody treatment that targets peripheral immune cells found to play a role in driving Alzheimer's disease.
