http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/ Latest press releases from the URMC en-us Copyright 2006 URMC http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/rss/ Sat, 17 May 2008 15:18:45 EST http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/images/PRlogoDarkBlue.gif http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/ By inducing a specific gene to increase expression of a key enzyme, vitamin D protects healthy prostate cells from the damage and injuries that can lead to cancer, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers report. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1985 michael_wentzel@urmc.rochester.edu(Michael Wentzel) 2008-05-13 00:00:00.0 A half-day symposium showcasing research in the field of stem cell biology at the University of Rochester will be held on May 23. The symposium, titled "Frontiers in Stem Cell Medicine," is being sponsored by the University's Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1982 mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu(Mark Michaud) 2008-05-12 00:00:00.0 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has generously contributed $6 million to support the expansion of clinical care and cancer research and the development of the future healthcare workforce at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1973 leslie_white@urmc.rochester.edu(Leslie White) 2008-05-01 00:00:00.0 A commonly used chemotherapy drug causes healthy brain cells to die off long after treatment has ended and may be one of the underlying biological causes of the cognitive side effects - or "chemo brain" - that many cancer patients experience. That is the conclusion of a study published today in the Journal of Biology. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1963 mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu(Mark Michaud) 2008-04-22 00:00:00.0 Researchers are closing in on a completed diagram of how human cells protect themselves against constant genetic mistakes that contribute to most diseases, according to a study to be published in the April 18 edition of the journal Cell. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1960 greg_williams@urmc.rochester.edu(Greg Williams) 2008-04-17 00:00:00.0 The progression of Parkinson’s disease is slower in patients who have high blood levels of urate, a close chemical cousin of the molecule that causes gout, researchers have found. The finding has spurred the Michael J. Fox Foundation to announce a new study aimed at slowing the disease by continuing the research in a clinical study. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1958 tom_rickey@urmc.rochester.edu(Tom Rickey) 2008-04-15 00:00:00.0 Early studies show that a new mucosal vaccine against anthrax has the potential to provide military personnel with more effective and efficient protection against a "popular" bioweapon, according to a study published today in the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology (CVI). With the new vaccine, researchers sought to take two steps at once, fine-tuning its ingredients and delivering it by nose spray instead of injection. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1955 greg_williams@urmc.rochester.edu(Greg Williams) 2008-04-11 00:00:00.0 Even after the age of 70, people prone to feelings of anxiety, worry, distress and insecurity face a risk for a first lifetime episode of clinically significant depression, according to a unique study led by a University of Rochester Medical Center researcher. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1956 michael_wentzel@urmc.rochester.edu(Michael Wentzel) 2008-04-11 00:00:00.0 The University of Rochester Clinical Research Center is holding an open house Thursday, April 17. The CRC has relocated to new, larger space, enabling it to expand capacity and services. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1953 mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu(Mark Michaud) 2008-04-10 00:00:00.0 A recently approved angina drug may also represent a powerful new treatment for a rare hereditary syndrome that places teens at risk for sudden cardiac death, according to research presented recently at the 57th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in Chicago. http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=1948 greg_williams@urmc.rochester.edu(Greg Williams) 2008-04-08 00:00:00.0