- Apr 20, 2026
- by Galib Braschler
- Community Engagement, Holistic Human Health
Gerontology minor prepares students for an aging world
For Marie Cajoux ’26, her interest in aging began long before she declared a minor.
Watching her grandmother navigate the health-care system, she saw firsthand how difficult and deeply personal aging can be. There were moments when her grandmother struggled to be heard. Moments that stayed with her. That experience shaped Cajoux’s path, leading her to geriatric care and eventually to Cornell’s gerontology minor.
“It inspired me to really think about pursuing geriatrics as my
- Nov 13 ,2025
- by Lynandrea Mejia
- Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
- MVR 1102 and Zoom
Translational Research Because People’s Lives Depend on It: Reflections from 36 Years at Cornell
This is the kickoff for the Talks at Twelve Series from the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR).
Jennifer Tiffany will reflect on and draw examples from her 36-year career leading programs at Cornell, highlighting approaches that offer inspiration and potential pathways forward in these times. This talk will focus on community-engaged translational research with an emphasis on infrastructures supporting sustained partnerships that put communities first while also honoring academic expertise.
Jennifer Tiffany began her
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Beatriz Carmona
Beatriz Carmona received her BS in Nutrition/Dietetics with a minor in Statistics from Auburn University in 2021. She is now a doctoral candidate in Community Nutrition in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, and an NIH-funded T32 trainee in Maternal and Child Nutrition.
- Dec 9, 2025
- by Juan Vazquez-Leddon
- Community Engagement, Student Life
Six CHE students named 2026 BCTR Scholars
The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) is pleased to welcome the third cohort of BCTR Scholars who will spend the next year learning the fundamentals of translational research and applying their knowledge to enhance the community.
The BCTR Scholars program introduces undergraduates to translational research through specialized coursework during the spring 2026 semester, networking with faculty mentors, and a hands-on experience with local organizations over the summer. Students learn how translational research can inform