Research Fresh Faces, New Energy: Paul Boutz, Ph.D. By Leslie Orr Sep. 30, 2020 Paul Boutz, Ph.D., thought he’d be a paleontologist until he studied under a prominent RNA biologist and shifted his course toward cancer biology.
Research Coronavirus Research Focuses on RNA as Key to Developing New Treatments By URMC Communications Apr. 30, 2020 Binding of the coronavirus spike protein (red) to an ACE2 receptor (blue) on a human cell leads to the penetration of the virus in the cell.Viruses like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 are ...
Patient Care Genetic Test Results Have No Bearing on Radiation Therapy Toxicity By Leslie Orr Mar. 3, 2020 Genetic tests for cancer helps doctors and patients figure out the best targeted therapy matched to the tumor’s mutations. But the tests leave questions hanging about radiation therapy — until now.
Patient Care Family Lifestyle Changes - and Behavioral Health Interventions - can Help Prevent Pediatric Obesity By Scott Hesel Dec. 5, 2019 Pediatric obesity is a growing problem. One third of children in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. For parents and caregivers of children who are obese or at risk of obesity, the information ...
Research New Ovarian Cancer Treatment May Transform Care By Leslie Orr Oct. 3, 2019 Landmark clinical research shows that a new drug can extend the lives of some women with advanced ovarian cancer by nearly two years.
Education ‘There’s a Place for Everyone’ By Reagan McNameeKing Jul. 17, 2019 Andrea (Silvis) Hartgraves ’10N, who graduated from the University of Rochester School of Nursing faced long odds in her job search. But, the reward was well worth the wait.
Research Face to Face: Paula Vertino and Her Defining Moments By Leslie Orr Jul. 17, 2019 Meet Paula Vertino, Ph.D., the Wilmot Distinguished Professor in Cancer Genomics, and the cancer institute’s highest-level leadership recruit in several years.
Patient Care University of Rochester Receives $1M NYFIRST Grant to Support Recruitment, Retention of Scientists By Lydia Fernandez Apr. 5, 2019 The University is among the first institutions in the state to receive this funding, which is designed to encourage recruitment and retention of exceptional life sciences researchers focused on ...
Research Grant Marks Two Decades of NIH Support for Muscular Dystrophy Research By Mark Michaud Feb. 25, 2019 The University of Rochester Medical Center has received $8 million from the National Institutes of Health to support pioneering research on muscular dystrophy. The grant, which is a renewal of URMC’s ...
Research Using the Microbiome to Help Premature Babies Grow By Emily Boynton Oct. 29, 2018 A study suggests that the gut microbiome – the trillions of tiny bacteria that live in the digestive tract – could help doctors personalize nutrients and feeding patterns to help the most vulnerable ...
