Research NIH Gives $2M Grant to Nurture Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Researchers By URMC Communications Dec. 29, 2010 Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has been awarded a five-year grant for nearly $2 million by the National Institutes of Health, as part of the Child ...
Research Researchers Find Genetic Target for Deadly Lymphoma Subtype By Leslie Orr Dec. 27, 2010 Scientists reported in the journal Nature online that they’ve discovered a new gene mutation that drives activated B cell lymphoma, thereby providing a new route to attempt to stop the dangerous ...
Education URMC Smoking Cessation Expert: Plan Now to Quit for New Year’s By URMC Communications Dec. 21, 2010 As the New Year approaches, it’s a time when many individuals reflect and examine ways in which they can lead a healthier lifestyle. Quitting smoking is a popular resolution, and an appropriate one ...
Research University of Rochester Recognized for Scientific Excellence By Mark Michaud Dec. 21, 2010 A recent report by Thomson Reuters shows that discoveries and insights by University of Rochester researchers disproportionately shape the thinking of other scientists. The study places the ...
Patient Care Father’s Love for Children Leads to 225-Pound Weight Loss, Strong Heart By Leslie White Dec. 21, 2010 George Sparrow Jr., struggled to catch his breath after a short walk to his car, up a flight of stairs, or chasing his young son in the yard. He was plagued by congestive heart failure, obesity, ...
Research New Program Aims to Link Older Adults to Prevent Suicide By URMC Communications Dec. 21, 2010 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has awarded $2 million to the University of Rochester Medical Center to test whether linking lonely and socially disconnected seniors with other caring older ...
Patient Care Gala Wine Tasting to Benefit Patients at URMC By URMC Communications Dec. 19, 2010 Guests will sample hundreds of luscious domestic and imported wines and champagnes at the annual Gala Wine Tasting from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. Presented by the ...
Research 'Twas 2010 in Review By URMC Communications Dec. 19, 2010 An informal wrap-up of some of the highlights, mainly in the research realm, during 2010 at the University of Rochester. Happy holidays!
Research New Fund Will Expand Technological Commercialization in Upstate New York By Mark Michaud Dec. 17, 2010 New York State will expand its technological strengths and promote the commercialization that leads to economic growth through a $2 million pilot seed fund project. Empire State Development (ESD), ...
Research Study Reveals Major Shift in How Eczema Develops By Emily Boynton Dec. 16, 2010 Like a fence or barricade intended to stop unwanted intruders, the skin serves as a barrier protecting the body from the hundreds of allergens, irritants, pollutants and microbes people come in ...