Patient Care In the Lobby of a Cancer Center: Unexpected Blessings By Karen Black Oct. 23, 2023 Eastman Institute for Oral Health resident Dr. Luis Mendez had no idea the impact his music had on patients and family members at Wilmot Cancer Center.
Community Community Collaboration Fuels a Compelling Grassroots Perspective By Leslie Orr Oct. 19, 2023 The first time Karen Mustian, Ph.D., a Wilmot Cancer Institute research leader, met the Reverend Patrina Freeman and a group of community advisors, she was so moved that she wept. Freeman is part of ...
Patient Care Keeping a Human in the Loop: Managing the Ethics of AI in Medicine By Susanne Pallo Oct. 19, 2023 Increasingly used in medicine, AI raises both hopes and concerns. A URMC bioethicist was part of a national task force that laid out recommendations to ensure AI medical devices help patients and ...
Patient Care Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness: Is Endocrine Therapy Worth It for Breast Cancer? By Leslie Orr Oct. 17, 2023 Cancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, breast cancer awareness month, the spotlight shines on endocrine therapy or “hormonal therapy.”
People URMC Bioethicist Lainie Ross Elected to National Academy of Medicine By Jim Miller Oct. 9, 2023 An internationally renowned bioethicist who is building a bold new department at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Ross has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), an ...
People New Leadership Roles Look to Capitalize on Hematology/Oncology Momentum By Scott Hesel Oct. 4, 2023 Jamie Flerlage, MD, MS, has been named division chief and academic director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Golisano Children’s Hospital. She will also serve as an assistant ...
Patient Care Breaking Through By Scott Hesel Oct. 4, 2023 Thanks to strong outcomes, investments in faculty and staff, and participation in clinical trials, brain tumor patients are coming to GCH from across the world
Patient Care Guided by Research, Wilmot’s Breast Cancer Program Comes of Age By Leslie Orr Oct. 2, 2023 From basic science to screening to care and survivorship, Wilmot’s growing and flourishing Comprehensive Breast Care program has an impressive list of new initiatives.
Patient Care Coping with Cancer: Webster Football Coach Practices What He Preaches By Leslie Orr Sep. 20, 2023 Scott Deuschle tapped strength he learned from sports, and community support, to tackle head and neck cancer.
Education Pathway program proves access can cultivate scientists By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Sep. 11, 2023 NEUROCITY alumni pursue research at the University of Rochester following the ten-week summer program that puts undergraduate students from historically marginalized groups in labs across the ...