Research Microplastics Research Hub Aims to Unravel Health Impact in Changing Climate By Mark Michaud Apr. 17, 2024 A joint URMC and RIT research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics in the Great Lakes and how climate change could intensify the environmental and health threats posed by this pollution.
Research Deep in the Bile Ducts, Researchers Explore How Cancer Arises By Leslie Orr Mar. 12, 2024 The latest Wilmot study on bile duct cancer shows how two known cancer genes cooperate to fuel it.
Research What Happens if Your Circadian Rhythms are Out of Whack? 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.
Research URMC Clinical Researchers Pave the Way for New Huntington’s Drug By Mark Michaud Aug. 21, 2023 The FDA has approved valbenazine as a treatment for Huntington’s disease chorea. A team of URMC researcher provided scientific, technical, logistical, and operational support for the phase 3 study ...
Research An Unexpected Doorway into the Ear Opens New Possibilities for Hearing Restoration By Mark Michaud Jun. 28, 2023 An international team of researchers has developed a new method to deliver drugs into the cochlea, repair inner ear hair cells, and restore hearing in deaf mice.
People Supriya Mohile Earns Spot in Top Medical Honor Society for Outstanding Work in Geriatric Oncology By Leslie Orr Feb. 15, 2023 Trailblazer in the treatment of the oldest cancer patients is elected to the distinguished ASCI.
Patient Care Celebrating How UR Medicine Changes Lives Here, Around the World By Leslie White Feb. 10, 2023 A multimedia campaign, highlighting the impact of UR Medicine clinicians, scientists, and educators, aims to build community pride and illustrate the mission of UR Medicine to support employee ...
Patient Care Hereditary Breast Cancer Created a Mother-Daughter “Unbreakable Bond” By Leslie Orr Feb. 5, 2023 Melissa Selner, 38, and her mother, Alice Pena, 71, practically finish each other’s sentences and have been close throughout life. During the last two years, they added breast cancer to their shared ...
Patient Care New Initiative Helps to Reduce GTube Readmissions and Emergency Room Visits By Scott Hesel Feb. 3, 2023 Every time a child receives a surgical Gastrostomy Tube (GT), families and caregivers face a huge level of responsibility and added stress. Children with GTs face a high risk of re-infection and ...
Research Newly Discovered Anatomy Shields and Monitors Brain By Mark Michaud Jan. 5, 2023 The previously unknown component of brain anatomy, described in the journal Science, acts as both a protective barrier and platform from which immune cells scan the brain for infection and ...
