Research URMC Researchers Don’t Skip a Beat at Major Heart Conference By Emily Boynton Nov. 18, 2010 Scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center delivered a strong showing at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2010 in Chicago this week, delivering oral and poster ...
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 School of Nursing Assistant Professor Jill Quinn, Ph.D., R.N., Presents at American Heart Association Meeting November 16 By Christine Roth Nov. 15, 2010 With a grant from the American Heart Association (AHA), Jill Quinn, Ph.D., R.N.,assistant professor at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, has devoted many years to researching the factors ...
Education Roger and Carolyn Friedlander Honored as Outstanding Philanthropists By Christine Roth Nov. 15, 2010 Roger and Carolyn Friedlander, who share an exceptional history of charitable support to the University of Rochester and the Rochester community, recently were presented with the Outstanding ...
Patient Care Strong Memorial Gets American Heart Association ‘Gold Rating’ for Care By Leslie White Nov. 12, 2010 The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (AHA) have recognized Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Medical Center for providing the highest quality ...
Research Molecular Biologist Gets Wilmot Cancer Center’s Top Scientific Honor By URMC Communications Nov. 11, 2010 Dirk Bohmann, Ph.D., an accomplished molecular biologist and geneticist, today received the 2010 Davey Memorial Award for outstanding cancer research. The award was presented during the James P. ...
Patient Care New Rheumatologist Aboard URMC Team By URMC Communications Nov. 10, 2010 URMC is pleased to welcome new rheumatologist Bethany Marston, M.D., on faculty as an assistant professor of both Medicine and Pediatrics.
Education Anesthesiology Chair Named President of Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research By Emily Boynton Nov. 10, 2010 Denham Ward, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was named the next president of the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research ...
Research Mother Nature and Bioterrorists: Rochester Battles Both with $11.9 Million Award By Emily Boynton Nov. 10, 2010 Flu viruses are a great threat, whether they stem from Mother Nature or are modified by human hands to create a deadly bioweapon. The University of Rochester Medical Center will tackle both scenarios ...
Research Study Clarifies Needs of Rural-Dwelling Elderly By Leslie Orr Nov. 9, 2010 A novel project set in a rural community near Rochester, N.Y., to screen elderly people for unmet needs showed that, indeed, there is a great opportunity to match older adults with professional ...