Research Researchers find possible neuromarker for ‘juvenile-onset’ Batten disease By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 8, 2024 New research suggests an easy-to-measure brain process may be a target or biomarker in measuring treatment outcomes in clinical trials for patients with Batten disease.
Patient Care Immunotherapy, and a Refocused Outlook, are the Gifts that Keep on Giving for Melanoma Survivor By Ruth Harper-Rhode Dec. 22, 2023 While many celebrate the season with gifts for one another, Jude Brock - a survivor of stage 4 melanoma - has a different take on the word “gift”.
Education Trainee Spotlight: Antoinette Jones, MD, Third Year Fellow By Scott Hesel Dec. 21, 2023 Jones' multiple research projects are bolstering GCH's efforts to improve care.
Research Uncovering the Secrets of the Lung, One Cell at a Time By Scott Hesel Dec. 21, 2023 Due to GCH's efforts preserving human lung tissue, groundbreaking advancement are being made in addressing rare diseases.
People Christa Whitney-Miller Named Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine By Karin Gaffney Christensen Dec. 21, 2023 Christa L. Whitney-Miller, MD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and vice chair of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been selected as chair of the ...
Patient Care New Advanced Brain Injury Rehab Unit Opens at Strong Memorial Hospital By Mark Michaud Dec. 18, 2023 The state-of-the-art, 11-bed unit is dedicated to helping patients recover function and independence after traumatic brain injury and stroke.
Research Wilmot Lab Receives NY State Funds for Research Upgrades By Leslie Orr Dec. 18, 2023 Wilmot Cancer Institute will receive $339,850 from Empire State Development (ESD) to help with renovations and new technology for their Biobank Shared Resource. The grant was awarded through the ...
Patient Care New Issue of Dialogue Hits Mailboxes: Meet the New Chief of Pediatric Oncology By Ruth Harper-Rhode Dec. 14, 2023 The latest issue of Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Dialogue magazine focuses on pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancers.
People Microbiologist Barbara Iglewski, Champion of Female Scientists, Passes Away By Emily Boynton Dec. 12, 2023 The first female department chair at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and inductee in the National Women's Hall of Fame passed away on Sunday, December 10 at the age of 85.
Research Could a High-Fiber Diet Improve Cancer Immunotherapy Performance? By Susanne Pallo Dec. 12, 2023 Wilmot investigator Brendan Guercio, MD, is at the forefront of investigating whether a high-fiber diet can boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies for patients with bladder or kidney ...
