Patient Care Living Donor’s Generosity Offers Second Chance to Florida Man with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer By Ruth Harper-Rhode May. 28, 2024 When Tim McDonald, of Tampa Bay, Florida, found out he had stage 4 colorectal cancer that had spread to his liver, self-advocacy became his focus. That led him to the University of Rochester Medical ...
People Francisco “Paco” Cartujano: Helping Latino and LGTBQ+ Communities Quit Tobacco By Susanne Pallo May. 22, 2024 Francisco “Paco” Cartujano Barrera, MD, (he/él) exemplifies the importance of having a seat at the table. As a member of Latino and LGBTQ+ communities, he lends a unique perspective to research aimed ...
Research Can Diet Help with Advanced Breast Cancer? All Indications Are Positive, Researchers Say By Leslie Orr May. 22, 2024 Scientists showed important changes in blood work, and are doing further studies to discover if a plant-based diet can slow cancer growth.
People In Memoriam: Ira Shoulson Leaves a Legacy of Hope for Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Patients By Mark Michaud May. 20, 2024 Shoulson's pioneering contributions in clinical research enhanced the quality of life for individuals battling neurological disorders.
Patient Care Spotlight on Wilmot Cancer Institute's 50th Anniversary By Leslie Orr May. 17, 2024 Fifty years ago, the University of Rochester established its cancer center, around the time the nation's view of the disease began to change. Today, cancer research and treatment is in its most ...
Education Sarah Peyre Named to New Education Leadership Position at the School of Medicine and Dentistry By Susanne Pallo May. 16, 2024 Sarah Peyre, EdD, will step down as dean of the Warner Graduate School of Education and Development to begin her new role as vice dean for education and associate vice president of clinical education ...
Patient Care Mobile Stroke Unit Extends Operating Hours, Expanding Reach of Lifesaving Care By Mark Michaud May. 15, 2024 The UR Medicine MSU, which brings the expertise and technology necessary to diagnose and treat stroke directly to the patient, has extended services and now operates seven days a week.
Research RNA Center of Excellence to Develop New Treatments, Train Future Scientists By Emily Boynton May. 9, 2024 The field of RNA biology has catapulted to the forefront of health and medicine over the past decade as the work of scientists like Lynne E. Maquat, PhD, director of the University of Rochester ...
Patient Care Breast Cancer Screening: Finally, 40 is the New 50, Experts Say By Leslie Orr May. 2, 2024 A new decision officially allows individuals at age 40 to begin routine screening for breast cancer.
Patient Care Transplant Institute to Grow Clinical Volumes, Research, Innovation By Karin Gaffney Christensen May. 1, 2024 A newly formed Transplant Institute is bringing together a multidisciplinary team to further the growth of UR Medicine’s liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant programs. Under the direction of ...
