Patient Care Why Should I Give Blood? By Sydney Burrows Feb. 7, 2024 Blood shortages are all too common, but they’re occurring more frequently now than ever before. These five unexpected facts about donated blood show why a quick stop at your local Red Cross is a true ...
Patient Care Jamie Capal Tapped as New Head of Child Neurology By Mark Michaud Feb. 7, 2024 Jamie Capal, MD, whose specializes in intellectual and developmental disabilities, will serve chief of the Division of Child Neurology at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Patient Care URMC Announces First-of-its-Kind Alliance to Expand Health Care Access to Rural Communities By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 5, 2024 The University of Rochester Medical Center has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to improve health care access and wellness outcomes in rural communities in Upstate New York through the ...
People Meet David Linehan, Our New CEO and Dean By Emily Boynton Feb. 1, 2024 A surgical oncologist and an accomplished surgeon-scientist, Linehan takes the reins as CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center and dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry beginning ...
Research As Cancer Therapies Improve, More Patients with Rectal Cancer Forego Surgery By Susanne Pallo Jan. 31, 2024 A Wilmot Cancer Institute study shows that patients with rectal cancer who respond well to radiation and chemotherapy are increasingly opting for a watch-and-wait approach to care.
Research Transforming Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 29, 2024 The University of Rochester Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center is transforming the landscape of exploration.
Education Student Spotlight: John Gonzalez-Amoretti By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 29, 2024 John Gonzalez-Amoretti is a 4th year Neuroscience graduate student. He is currently working in the lab of Adam Snyder, PhD, in the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department at the University of ...
People Faculty Q&A: Archan Ganguly, PhD By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 26, 2024 Archan Ganguly, PhD, is an assistant professor of Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medical Center. His research aims to understand how proteins essential for synaptic communication between ...
Research Cancer in Rural Upstate NY: Study Reveals Obstacles, Opportunities for Care By Leslie Orr Jan. 26, 2024 Farm life and transportation present unique challenges for Wilmot Cancer Institute patients in the region, where cancer incidence is among highest in the U.S.
Patient Care High Doses of Medication Led to Rampant Tooth Decay and Depression for Local Man By Karen Black Jan. 26, 2024 Because of medications, Joe Ferrari's teeth were broken and decayed, seriously impacting his ability to chew. He became isolated and depressed. Not wanting to lose his teeth, he found Dr. Thakkar at ...
