Research Researchers Identify Genetic Signature of Deadly Brain Cancer By Mark Michaud Jun. 3, 2013 A multi-institutional team of researchers have pinpointed the genetic traits of the cells that give rise to gliomas – the most common form of malignant brain cancer. The findings, which appear in the ...
Community Stroll for Strong Kids Kicks Off Miracle Weekend By Rebecca Youmell May. 28, 2013 Stroll for Strong Kids launches Golisano Children's Hospital’s Miracle Weekend, a two-day celebration of pediatric miracles and inspiring stories that begins June 1 and concludes with a special ...
Patient Care Organ Donation Highlights Benefit for Harbor House June 15 By Leslie White May. 21, 2013 The importance of organ donation – or sharing the gift of life – will be highlighted during the Harbor House benefit dinner, “And the Beat Goes On…,” Saturday, June 15, at the Doubletree Inn in ...
Research URMC Conducting $1.9M Study on Underserved Women & Depression By URMC Communications May. 21, 2013 Women who live in poverty experience high rates of depression, but typical treatment plans don’t work well for many of them. Not only does this have a negative impact on their lives, it can also ...
Community Miracle Luncheon Celebrates Children's Hospital Miracle Makers By Rebecca Youmell May. 21, 2013 Golisano Children’s Hospital is honored to recognize some of its key supporters at this year’s annual Miracle Luncheon. The luncheon celebrates those who have volunteered their time and given ...
Patient Care Playing Through the Pain - of Two Brain Tumors By Rebecca Youmell May. 20, 2013 An active student, Courtney Wagner was experiencing terrible headaches. A CT scan and MRI revealed she had two brain tumors, an extremely unusual situation for a child. Through it all, Courtney's ...
Patient Care Born 17 Weeks Early, Baby Girl Defies Odds By URMC Communications May. 17, 2013 Born at 23 weeks, Leah Upsher weighed just 1 pound, 5.5 oz. Leah had to be put on a high-frequency ventilator, was prescribed several medications, and had intravenous support. Now 10 months old, Leah ...
People Eli Eliav Named Director of Eastman Institute for Oral Health By Karen Black May. 15, 2013 Eli Eliav, D.M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D., has been named director of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center and vice dean for Oral Health within the School of ...
Community Wilmot Cancer Center Raises More Than $500,000 at Annual Discovery Ball By URMC Communications May. 14, 2013 More than 950 patients, faculty and staff, board members and donors, and the local community attended the 13th annual Discovery Ball on Saturday, May 11, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center ...
Patient Care Strength and Family Key to Recovering from Eating Disorder By URMC Communications May. 13, 2013 At 12, Alyssa Morales was referred to Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where she was admitted to its comprehensive Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder ...
