Research Neuroscientist Robert Doty Dies at 91 By URMC Communications Jan. 21, 2011 Robert W. Doty, Ph.D., a leading brain researcher who helped create what is now the world’s largest organization of neuroscientists, the Society for Neuroscience, died Jan. 14 at home in Rush, N.Y. ...
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 The Pericyte Becomes a Player in Alzheimer’s, Other Neurodegenerative Diseases By URMC Communications Nov. 16, 2010 Cells in the brain called pericytes that have not been high on the list of targets for treating diseases like Alzheimer’s may play a more crucial role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases ...
Research How Some Brain Cells Hook Up Surprises Researchers By URMC Communications Nov. 2, 2010 Immune cells known as microglia, long thought to be activated in the brain only when fighting infection or injury, are constantly active and likely play a central role in one of the most basic, ...
Patient Care Canandaigua Woman’s Ordeal Illuminates Rare Form of Seizures By Mark Michaud Oct. 19, 2010 The remarkable story of a Canandaigua, N.Y. woman who emerged from a more than six month long coma is now being used to educate physicians about how to recognize and treat her extremely rare ...
Research Researchers Target HIV-Related Brain Difficulties By URMC Communications Oct. 6, 2010 During the last two decades, scientists and doctors have developed a potent mix of medications that nearly stops HIV in its tracks for most patients. But an assault in the brain continues despite ...
Research Rochester Helps Lead Global Parkinson’s Study By URMC Communications Oct. 6, 2010 Patients, doctors and nurses in Rochester will be a key part of a major national research study initiated by the Michael J. Fox Foundation to identify biomarkers to track the progression of ...
Research Neuroscience Symposia Highlight Brain Research, Relevance for Patients By URMC Communications Sep. 22, 2010 Two symposia early next month will highlight new research in the areas of neuroinflammation and deep brain stimulation. Both meetings, which are free to members of the University community, are being ...
Research Rochester Leads International Effort To Improve Muscular Dystrophy Treatment By URMC Communications Sep. 3, 2010 A large international study aimed at improving the care of muscular dystrophy patients worldwide is being launched by physicians, physical therapists, and researchers at the University of Rochester ...
Research Rochester’s Pinpoint Gene Control Boosts Parkinson’s Research By URMC Communications Aug. 23, 2010 A technology developed at the University of Rochester Medical Center that enables scientists to turn on genes exactly when and where they want in the nervous system is helping scientists in the hunt ...
