Patient Care Seminar Explores Impact of Smoking on Fertility By Lori Barrette May. 9, 2011 Experts at the Strong Fertility Center will discuss smoking and its impact on fertility in men and women at a free seminar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at The Women’s Health Pavilion, 500 Red ...
Research Moss Awarded Heart Rhythm Society’s Top Honor for Exceptional Contributions to Field By Emily Boynton May. 9, 2011 Arthur J. Moss, M.D., professor of Cardiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and world-renowned expert on electrical disturbances of the heart, received the Heart Rhythm Society’s ...
Education Rides for Life Gets a Fresh Look with New Place, New Date, New Vibes By URMC Communications May. 5, 2011 This year’s Rides for Life car show has a fresh look with a new summer date and a new location in Webster.
Education School of Nursing Names Associate Deans By Christine Roth May. 5, 2011 University of Rochester School of Nursing Dean Kathy P. Parker, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., recently announced the appointments of Lisa Norsen, Ph.D., R.N., A.C.N.P., B.C., to associate dean for ...
Research URMC Biochemistry Professor Elected to National Academy of Sciences By Emily Boynton May. 4, 2011 University of Rochester Medical Center Professor Lynne E. Maquat, Ph.D. has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences – one of the highest honors possible for any scientist – for her ...
Patient Care URMC to Host Free Skin Cancer Screening By URMC Communications May. 4, 2011 The University of Rochester Medical Center will once again offer an opportunity for free skin cancer screening. The screening will be held Saturday, May 7, from 9:00-1:00 pm, in the Dermatology Suite ...
Research URMC Leads Push for New Approaches to Brain Injury By Leslie Orr May. 3, 2011 In the race to more accurately diagnose the severity of head injuries quickly and without a CT scan, a University of Rochester Medical Center expert has a leading role in two important nationwide ...
Smoke-exposed Children with Flu More Likely to Need ICU Care By URMC Communications May. 1, 2011 Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to need intensive care and intubation when hospitalized with influenza, according to new research by the University of Rochester Medical ...
Research Aggressive Breast Tumors Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency By Leslie Orr Apr. 29, 2011 Low vitamin D levels among women with breast cancer correlate with more aggressive tumors and poorer prognosis, according to a new University of Rochester Medical Center study highlighted this week ...
Education Tony M. Wong, Ph.D., Dedicated Neuropsychologist, Educator and Researcher, Dies at 55 By Karin Gaffney Christensen Apr. 27, 2011 Tony M. Wong, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester Medical Center and director of Neuropsychology at Unity Health ...