Research Williams Chairs National Space Biomedical Research Institute Science Committee By Leslie White Jan. 27, 2010 Jacqueline Williams, Ph.D., was named chair of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute’s Scientific Advisory Committee for its Center of Acute Radiation Research. Williams is grant director ...
Education Patrons Can ‘Give Big at the Pig’ to Support Wilmot Cancer Center By Leslie White Jan. 20, 2010 Friends and family of Nancy Roberts will remember her zest for life and support the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, during “Nancy Lives, Wilmot Gives Big at the ...
Research In Journey from Maggot to Fruit Fly, a Clue about Cancer Metastasis By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 19, 2010 Scientists trying to understand how cancer cells invade healthy tissue have used the fruit fly’s metamorphosis from maggot to flying insect as a guide to identify a key molecular signal that may be ...
Research Cancer Researcher Receives Innovation Award for Pioneering Ideas By Leslie Orr Jan. 13, 2010 Joshua C. Munger, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, has received a prestigious Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Innovation Award, which recognizes promising ...
Education Cancer Survival Discussion Jan. 14 for Young Adult Group By Leslie White Jan. 4, 2010 Young adult cancer survivors can learn about recent research on the lasting effects of cancer care during a support group meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. The Young ...
Education URMC Smoking Cessation Experts: Plan Now to Quit for New Year’s By Leslie White Dec. 17, 2009 If you’re a smoker who’s considering quitting as part of your new year’s resolutions, you may want to start creating your plan for success.
Research Wilmot Cancer Center Honors Renowned Bladder Cancer Expert By Leslie White Dec. 10, 2009 The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center today honored Urology Chair Edward M. Messing, M.D., F.A.C.S., for his outstanding work in advancing bladder cancer research. He received The Davey Memorial Award ...
Research Wilmot Scientists Share Latest Research at National Conference By Leslie Orr Dec. 8, 2009 Scientists at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center who investigate lymphoma and leukemia were among the top presenters at the American Society of Hematology 51st Annual Meeting, Dec. 5-8, 2009, in New ...
Research Insomnia Prevalent Among Cancer Patients who Receive Chemotherapy By Leslie White Nov. 23, 2009 Three quarters of cancer patients and survivors treated with chemotherapy suffer insomnia or sleep disorders that often become chronic conditions, hindering patients’ ability to fully recover, ...
Education Nov. 19 ‘Smoke Out’ Encourages Smokers to End Nicotine Addiction By Leslie White Nov. 17, 2009 Smokers are encouraged to try to quit on Thursday, Nov. 19, as part of the Great American Smoke Out. The annual event is organized by the American Cancer Society, in an effort to reduce cancers ...
