Trudeau Institute

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.

08/07/2025

It’s been a week since our Summer Undergraduate Research Program wrapped up, and campus has felt a little too quiet without our student scholars.

The program concluded with a series of final presentations, where each student showcased the research that defined their summer at Trudeau. We’re proud of the work they accomplished, and we already miss the energy they brought to our labs.

08/05/2025

Thank you to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for your continued support and partnership. We’re proud to be part of a region that recognizes the value of science and innovation, and we’re especially grateful for champions like Garry Douglas and Supervisor Cashman who help us amplify that impact.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce has long been an active supporter of TRUDEAU INSTITUTE in Saranac Lake. The research being done there continues to be groundbreaking and exciting. And so, we were very pleased to take part in an Open House.

Pictured is Trudeau CEO William Reiley welcoming Chamber President Garry Douglas and Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman.

08/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Trudeau Institute Open House on Friday!

From community members and partners to decision makers and students, it was an incredible afternoon filled with connection, curiosity, and meaningful conversations.

Guests had the opportunity to hear from President William Reiley, meet the scientists behind our work, and take a closer look at the impactful research happening right here in Saranac Lake.

It was a powerful reminder that science doesn’t just live in textbooks, it lives in people, in communities, and in purpose-driven places like Trudeau.

08/01/2025

We’ve been thrilled to have Marcus Sherrod with us this summer as part of our Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Tomorrow, he’ll be presenting the research he’s contributed to over the past 10 weeks, cutting-edge work that makes a real impact.

🌟 Intern Spotlight: Marcus Sherrod
Marcus is a junior majoring in Neuroscience and a proud Scott Scholar at UNO. This summer, he’s interning at the Trudeau Institute, a world-renowned biomedical research center in New York.
He’s learning from leading researchers, solving complex problems, and contributing to global scientific discovery—all while building skills for a career in medicine or research.
👏 “We’re the first in the world doing this work—it’s humbling and exciting.”

07/30/2025

Thank you to the Lake Placid Olympic Museum for featuring this Olympic credential from, Dr. Francis B. Trudeau.

It’s a powerful reminder that his legacy lives far beyond the lab it’s woven into the Olympic spirit, regional history, and our ongoing mission at Trudeau Institute to advance science in service of the world.

This credential belonged to Dr. Francis B. Trudeau, Senior Medical Officer for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games.

A leader in both medicine and community, Francis Trudeau founded the Trudeau Institute and the Lake Placid Sports Medicine Society, and served as Chief of Medicine at the General Hospital of Saranac Lake. His legacy lives on in the region and in the Lake Placid Hall of Fame. 🏅❄️

07/24/2025

Did you know? Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the world’s top infectious killers, claiming over a million lives every year.

At Trudeau Institute, TB isn’t just part of our history, it’s part of our mission. From Dr. E.L. Trudeau’s early work starting in 1884 to today’s cutting-edge immunological research, we’re still in the fight. Because the world still needs a cure, and we’re not finished yet.

07/18/2025

We had the pleasure of hosting senior staff from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office today for a tour and discussion on the groundbreaking research happening right here in Saranac Lake.

From immunology to infectious disease, our work has global reach and strong roots in the North Country. We’re grateful for the Senator’s continued support of research and biomedical innovation.

07/17/2025

Where discovery meets opportunity. Training tomorrow’s scientists to lead, innovate, and change the game.

This spring, we welcomed Hamilton College students Chrissy Crespo ’25 and Alinur Jaboldinov ’26 as the first participants in our Biomedical Research Scholars Program at Trudeau Institute. https://www.hamilton.edu/news/story/trudeau-institute-biomed-research-crespo-jaboldinov

Working alongside our scientists on advanced immunology research, they explored new ways to strengthen the immune system against Influenza A, all while gaining real-world lab experience and contributing to global health breakthroughs.

07/16/2025

The summer season started with a bang on June 28, with a wonderful Construction Completion Celebration! Over 200 supporters of the project enjoyed touring the building and visiting afterwards at the Hotel Saranac. Our thanks to the many friends and businesses that generously supported the event, especially Bishop Beaudry Construction. Please check out the online photo gallery to see some of our best photos from the big day: https://historicsaranaclake.org/trudeau-building/
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We are looking forward to a Community Open House at the Trudeau Building coming up this Saturday, July 19. The Trudeau Building and Saranac Laboratory Museum will be open to all, free of charge, from 2:00 to 5:00, with live music, pizza and beverages for purchase from Ragazzi Pizza Truck, and other fun activities!