Education Part IV: Preparing the Next Wave By URMC Communications May. 8, 2018 As years of dedication to her research is catapulting RNA biologist Lynne Maquat into the scientific spotlight, she remains intently focused on training and encouraging the next wave of scientists to ...
Research Simple Post-Surgery Step Reduces Bladder Cancer Recurrence By Leslie Orr May. 7, 2018 Flushing the bladder with a common chemotherapy drug immediately after surgery significantly reduces the chances of bladder cancer returning, according to a major study led by Edward M. Messing, ...
Patient Care Former Otolaryngology Chair Arthur Hengerer to Retire By Lori Barrette May. 7, 2018 Arthur Hengerer, M.D., former chair and professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, will retire this month, concluding more than four decades of dedicated service to the University of Rochester ...
Education Part III: The Power and Promise of RNA By URMC Communications May. 5, 2018 RNA presents an entirely new pool of drugs targets and provides an opening to correct diseases that don’t respond to conventional drugs. Lynne Maquat is working to gain a deeper understanding of RNA ...
WWII Vet's Gift is Making Children Smile By URMC Communications May. 4, 2018 The gift came with just one request: "Put a smile on kids' faces."
Patient Care 7th Annual 'Strollin' for the Colon' to Benefit Colon Cancer Education and Research By Lori Barrette May. 4, 2018 UR Medicine’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology will sponsor the 7th annual Strollin’ for the Colon 5K Walk/Run beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Geneseo Central School, 4050 ...
Parents Grateful for Cleft Team, Donor Support By URMC Communications May. 3, 2018 When Neil and Valerie Folnsbee learned their son Sawyer would be born with a cleft lip and palate, they met with the Craniofacial and Cleft Team at UR Medicine and felt immediately they were in the ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Offers Free Skin Cancer Screening May 12 By Lori Barrette May. 3, 2018 UR Medicine’s Department of Dermatology is joining forces with the American Academy of Dermatology and the Rochester Dermatologic Society to provide free skin cancer screenings 9 a.m. to noon ...
Education Part II: Making Sense of Nonsense By URMC Communications May. 3, 2018 As in most areas of life, mistakes in cells happen all the time. Luckily, the human body has built-in systems to eliminate potentially harmful slip-ups. Nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) is one of ...
Patient Care Quinoa Salad with Green Beans and Almonds By Ruth Harper-Rhode May. 2, 2018 Quinoa is a unique grain as it contains all of the essential amino acids, which makes it a complete protein. It can also be used in many types of dishes including hot cereals, pilafs, soups and ...