Research Genomic Tug of War Could Boost Cancer Therapy By Susanne Pallo Nov. 16, 2023 Wilmot Cancer Institute researchers have uncovered a “genomic tug of war” in animal studies that could influence how well certain patients—and certain cancers—respond to a specific cancer therapy.
Patient Care A Second Chance from a Stranger: Leukemia Survivor Celebrates 25 Years, Looks Forward to Wedding By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jun. 2, 2023 A quarter-century of cancer survivorship. That’s what Chris Costello is looking at. He credits it to a man who started out as a stranger but who, in the last 25 years, has become so close that he’ll ...
Research In a World Full of 3D Models, Researchers Build a New One for Leukemia By Leslie Orr Aug. 3, 2022 The microchip-like device has more features than others and is intended to evaluate how leukemia responds to treatment.
Patient Care ‘World’s Greatest Tuba-Playing Car Salesman’ Bounces Back after Leukemia, Thanks to Wilmot Team By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jul. 1, 2022 Returning home after a Father’s Day trip to New York City with his daughter in 2016, Scott Kesel thought he had come down with the flu. Bloodwork showed his blood platelets were lower than normal and ...
Research Study: Art at the Bedside of Cancer Patients is Good Medicine By Leslie Orr Mar. 28, 2022 A medical student married her love for art and a desire to help cancer patients by designing an art-appreciation study to ease anxiety.
Research Can a Drug Derived from Magnolia Plants Impact Leukemia? By Leslie Orr Mar. 2, 2022 A trio of investigators are striving for a direct hit to acute leukemia.
Patient Care Miracle Kids 2021: Jorie Pucillo By URMC Communications Jul. 27, 2021 Toddler with Down Syndrome Smiles through Heart Surgery, Chemotherapy
Patient Care Walk This Way: Program on Wilmot Inpatient Unit Encourages Patients to Get Moving By Ruth Harper-Rhode Apr. 23, 2021 Launched by Megan Donovan, RN, the Walk n’ Roll program on Wilmot’s Hematology/Oncology Unit on the seventh floor (WCC7) encourages patients to walk more during their hospitalization.
Research Fresh Faces, New Energy: Jeevisha Baja, Ph.D. By Leslie Orr Sep. 30, 2020 Despite humble beginnings, today, Jeevisha Bajaj, Ph.D., uses some of the most sophisticated tools – including CRISPR technology – to study blood cancers.
Research Researchers Find New Leukemia Genes using CRISPR Technology By URMC Communications Apr. 20, 2020 Using the most advanced tools available, scientists discovered several novel genes not known to be involved in blood cancers, and used the powerful new data to paint a clearer map for how ...
