Research David Grabowski, Authority on the Economics of Aging, to Present 13th Annual Saward-Berg Lecture By Mark Michaud Feb. 27, 2013 David C. Grabowski, Ph.D., a renowned health services researcher and expert in the fields of aging policy and long-term care, will present the 13th annual Saward-Berg Lecture on Friday March 8, 2013. ...
Community University’s DeMeo Elected to United Way State Board of Directors By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 25, 2013 Andrea L. DeMeo, executive director and chief operating officer for the URMC Center for Community Health and director of the University’s annual United Way campaign, brings extensive organization ...
Patient Care 2nd Annual Walk/Run Aims to Raise Awareness and Funds for Colon Cancer Research By Lori Barrette Feb. 21, 2013 Committed to engaging the greater Rochester community in the fight against colon cancer, URMC's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is sponsoring the 2nd annual Strollin’ for the Colon 5K ...
Education URMC Professor Joining Global Community of Innovative Teachers By URMC Communications Feb. 21, 2013 Apple Inc. has invited Jeffrey M. Lyness, M.D., Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, to join the Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2013. Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE’s) collaborate ...
Patient Care As Our Understanding of HIV Evolves, Grant Helps Providers Keep Pace By URMC Communications Feb. 18, 2013 As our collective understanding of HIV pathology grows, yielding more sophisticated and successful treatments, so must the knowledge of front-line clinicians. Now, a new Agency for Healthcare ...
Research Biggest Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer Falls on Older and African American Men By Leslie Orr Feb. 12, 2013 Even for people diagnosed with asymptomatic, early prostate cancer, the odds that their disease is high- or intermediate-risk and thus more aggressive is increased for people 75 and older and for ...
Community “Drive for Miracles” Radiothon Takes Another Spin By Rebecca Youmell Feb. 12, 2013 Community members are encouraged to tune-in Feb. 14 and 15 to the “Drive for Miracles” Radiothon on 100.5 The Drive, WHAM 1180, and 13WHAM-TV. Audiences will hear stories of hope and healing from ...
Patient Care Strong Fertility Center Benefit to Aid Cancer Survivors By Lori Barrette Feb. 11, 2013 Enjoy an evening of fun while supporting cancer survivors at the fourth annual Fundraising Event and Silent Auction sponsored by the Strong Fertility Center of the University of Rochester Medical ...
Community “Reaching Out to Kids” Program Builds Lasting Relationships By Rebecca Youmell Feb. 11, 2013 For the past 16 years, the University of Rochester’s Reaching Out to Kids (ROK) program has paired medical students with pediatric patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital, fostering long-term ...
Research Cells Forged from Human Skin Show Promise in Treating MS, Myelin Disorders By Mark Michaud Feb. 7, 2013 A study out today in the journal Cell Stem Cell shows that human brain cells created by reprogramming skin cells have the potential to be highly effective in treating myelin disorders, a family of ...
