Trudeau Institute

09/26/2025

Dengue isn’t just a public health concern, it’s a national security risk.
In tropical regions, U.S. service members face real risk. One study found that 11% of Army Special Forces tested positive for dengue antibodies post-deployment. Even mild cases can take soldiers off the field. Severe cases? They can be mission-ending.

With limited treatment options and a vaccine approved only for select populations, the threat is real for both military readiness and public health.

That’s why researchers at Trudeau Institute are working to close the gap. Our scientists are advancing critical dengue research to help protect communities at home and troops abroad.

09/17/2025

The leaves are changing, school is back in session, and so is another semester of hands-on learning at Trudeau Institute, where students are diving into real-world research that shapes the future of science.

08/26/2025

“The money would be available, the senator said, provided it survived a fractured House of Representatives.” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake Monday morning to announce a $2.5 million Senate line item for research to the center

08/26/2025

Thank you, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, for visiting Trudeau Institute and championing the role of science in protecting public health. Federal investment in research ensures that the North Country continues to drive innovation with global impact.

08/26/2025

Senator U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing to pass congressionally directed spending for the Trudeau Institute, strengthening America’s biodefense, advancing science locally while protecting public health globally.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has long been a committed friend of TRUDEAU INSTITUTE and so we were pleased to join her there on her latest visit to discuss federal support for Trudeau's vital research.

This included her announcement of success in securing a $2.5 million grant for Trudeau that we have advocated for, still subject to final appropriations. We will be meeting with Senator Gillibrand in Washington in September on Trudeau, Plattsburgh International Airport, the needs of our transportation equipment producers, and U.S.-Canada relations among other topics.

We thank the Senator for her accessibility and support on regional projects and issues.

08/26/2025

This funding means more opportunities to attract top scientists, train future leaders, and expand our research impact from Saranac Lake to the world. Thank you U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

SARANAC LAKE — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was at Trudeau Institute Monday to tout a $2.5 million appropriation she’s pushing for on the institute’s behalf. This comes at a time when she says the Donald Trump administration is “undermining” public health infrastructure. The Saranac Lake-based ...

08/26/2025

What it means for Trudeau. Federal investment will modernize Trudeau’s labs and fuel new discoveries, keeping the North Country at the forefront of infectious disease research.

Officials at the Trudeau Institute are hopeful about future federal funding after a visit by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Our Alek LaShomb reports.

08/26/2025

We were honored to welcome U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for a conversation on the future of scientific funding and the critical need to protect and expand research infrastructure here in the North Country and across New York State.

"During a time when public health funding and research is in jeopardy, this work here is more important than ever," said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about the Trudeau Institute.

08/25/2025

While recent federal research cuts impact the vital work of the Trudeau Institute, Saranac Lake’s legacy of scientific excellence and global contribution remains strong, and we believe the next chapter will be defined by resilience, collaboration, and bold new opportunities. We welcomed U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and are thankful the support!

As Trump slashes billions of dollars for research grants, Sen. Gillibrand is working to ensure $2.5 million for a research lab in Saranac Lake.

08/21/2025

We're proud to share that Deb Brown has received a grant from the Lake Placid Education Foundation through the Adirondack Foundation!

This support helps advance opportunities for local students like Luke, who attended Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester, NY, and is currently studying at SUNY Potsdam. By investing in education close to home, the Foundation is helping keep talent, knowledge, and innovation rooted right here in the Adirondacks.

A special thank you to the Lake Placid Education Foundation and Adirondack Foundation for their ongoing commitment to strengthening our region's schools, libraries, arts, and nonprofits. Together, we're building brighter futures and celebrating the power of education in our North Country communities.

08/20/2025

Antibiotic-resistant infections are now the second leading cause of death for cancer patients. To help close this gap, Trudeau Institute is applying decades of tuberculosis research to one of today’s most urgent problems: hospital-acquired infections.

Dr. Michaelle Chojnacki is leading this effort, using a specialized compound library, originally built for TB drug discovery to identify new antibiotics against the ESKAPE pathogens that threaten vulnerable patients.

What began as a fight against TB is now contributing to efforts that could improve outcomes for cancer patients across the country.

08/13/2025

Invasive mosquitoes are spreading into new regions, bringing the risk of diseases like Zika and dengue. At Trudeau Institute, our scientists have studied how Zika passes from mother to fetus during pregnancy and why some people experience severe dengue while others have mild illness.

These insights help guide prevention, treatment, and vaccine strategies as these threats emerge in new areas.