Research URMC Orthopaedics Research, Clinical Work, Highlighted at Meeting By Leslie Orr Jan. 17, 2011 The University of Rochester Medical Center Orthopaedics faculty made a strong showing last week at the Orthopaedics Research Society annual meeting Jan. 13 to 16, 2011, in Long Beach, Calif. Several ...
Education Altruism Takes a Front Seat at Drive for Miracles Radiothon By URMC Communications Jan. 13, 2011 This Valentine’s Day season, Golisano Children’s Hospital is inviting listeners in the Rochester area to think outside the box when it comes to love. Romantics and skeptics alike can join forces ...
Education University of Rochester, RIT, Tackle Need for Health IT Professionals By Leslie Orr Jan. 12, 2011 The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have joined forces to bolster two crucial elements of health care reform in the United States—the widespread application of ...
Patient Care Michael F. Kamali Named Chair of URMC Emergency Medicine By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 11, 2011 Michael F. Kamali, M.D., associate professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, has been named chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine after a 10-month national search.
Education Industry Scientists to Discuss Drug Discovery Challenges, Successes By URMC Communications Jan. 11, 2011 Several industry scientists who have been instrumental in discovering new drugs and vaccines will visit the Medical Center this semester as part of a new course on drug discovery.
Research Neuroscientist to Discuss Action Video Games as Learning Tool By URMC Communications Jan. 10, 2011 Cognitive scientist Daphne Bavelier, Ph.D., will discuss her work using video games to explore the remarkable capacity of the brain to adapt as part of a lecture series highlighting biological and ...
Research Researchers Pinpoint Origin of Deadly Brain Tumor By URMC Communications Jan. 7, 2011 Scientists have identified the type of cell that is at the origin of brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, which are a type of glioma – a category that defines the most common type of malignant ...
Patient Care Health Care Innovator to Speak at URMC Annual Board Program By URMC Communications Jan. 6, 2011 Geisinger Health System CEO Glenn Steele Jr., M.D., Ph.D., will present a talk on Monday, Jan. 24, in the Class of ’62 Auditorium at the University of Rochester Medical Center. “The Geisinger Model: ...
Research Helicopter Transport Increases Survival for Seriously Injured Patients By Emily Boynton Jan. 5, 2011 Severely injured patients transported by helicopter from the scene of an accident are more likely to survive than patients brought to trauma centers by ground ambulance, according to a new study ...
Community Eastman Institute for Oral Health's Meyerowitz Earns Merit Award By Karen Black Jan. 4, 2011 Cyril Meyerowitz, DDS, MS, director of Eastman Institute for Oral Health, was presented the Award of Merit by the Seventh District Dental Society for his significant contributions and dedication to ...
