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.
Research Sharp Pain in Your Feet? Researchers Test Promising Therapy for Cancer Patients’ Neuropathy By Leslie Orr Jan. 12, 2024 TENS devices, which block pain and are readily available, may be useful for cancer patients, a new study shows.
Research NIH Awards $7.5M for UR Center to Help Shape Future of Drug Development By Leslie Orr Jan. 9, 2024 A large NIH grant funds UR team to develop drugs without animal testing.
People Microbiologist Barbara Iglewski, Champion of Female Scientists, Passes Away By Emily Boynton Dec. 12, 2023 The first female department chair at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and inductee in the National Women's Hall of Fame passed away on Sunday, December 10 at the age of 85.
Research Wilmot Investigators Showcase Research at National Hematology Meeting By Leslie Orr Dec. 11, 2023 From basic science to communications tools for cancer patients, Wilmot researchers are making an impact.
Education From Homeless to Med School By Mark Liu Dec. 4, 2023 Classes teach medicine, but Street Outreach at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry helps teach how to connect with patients in ways that most students would never expect.
Research Pancreatic Cancer Discovery Opens the Door for New Clinical Trial at Wilmot By Leslie Orr Nov. 15, 2023 Studies are focused on pancreatic cancer that spreads to the liver.
People URMC Appoints Dynamic Wellbeing Leadership Team By Jim Miller Nov. 10, 2023 Two passionate well-being advocates will lead the first institution-wide Wellbeing office, using their complementary skills and backgrounds to improve the work and study environment.
Research What Happens if Your Circadian Rhythms are Disrupted? By Leslie Orr Sep. 28, 2023 If jet lag, nighttime snacking, lack of sleep, or irregular work schedules factor into your life, a recent study adds to the evidence of cancer risk.
Education The Power of Prevention: URMC Looks to the Future to Prevent Suicide By Sally Parker Sep. 6, 2023 Earbuds, phone apps, text messages. This is the future of a new kind of suicide prevention, especially with hard-to-reach populations like teens. But technology and new approaches are also being used ...
