Photo of Galaxy identified by Stony Brook Scientists Stony Brook faculty are among the top in their fields. Our commitment to both research and excellence has led to many ground-breaking discoveries.
  • Identification and cataloging of 328 distant galaxies (pictured)
  • Discovery of the link between smoking and emphysema
  • Development of the drug ReoPro®, recommended for all cardiac angioplasties
  • Invention of an ultrasound method to speed up healing of bone fractures
  • Creation of the smallest electronic switch, using just one electron
  • Discovery of the cause of Lyme disease
  • Technologies for 3-D computer visualization
  • Discovery of the golden bamboo lemur, Hapalemur aureus
  • Discovery of the most primitive fossil bird, linking birds to dinosaurs
  • Construction of the first nuclear magnetic resonance image of a living organism
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