Research On World Parkinson’s Day, a New Theory Emerges on the Disease’s Origins and Spread By Mark Michaud Apr. 11, 2024 The hypothesis paper builds upon a growing scientific consensus that Parkinson’s disease route to the brain starts in either the nose or the gut and proposes that the likely source is environmental ...
Patient Care David Gill to Lead Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology By Mark Michaud Apr. 1, 2024 David Gill, MD, has been appointed chief of the Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at URMC. A highly respected local clinician and academic, he returns to the institution where he ...
Research New Imaging Method Illuminates Oxygen's Journey in the Brain By Mark Michaud Mar. 28, 2024 A new bioluminescence imaging technique has created highly detailed images of the movement of oxygen in the brains of mice, enabling researchers to more precisely study forms of brain hypoxia ...
Research Nedergaard Recognized with Nakasone Award for Pioneering Research By Mark Michaud Mar. 26, 2024 Maiken Nedergaard has been recognized by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization for her “groundbreaking discovery and exploration” of the glymphatic system.
Research Turns out—male roundworms are picky when choosing a mate, new research finds By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Mar. 11, 2024 The Portman lab at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester discovered that the male roundworms use pheromones and touch signals to determine the sex, age, nutritional ...
Patient Care Jamie Capal Tapped as New Head of Child Neurology By Mark Michaud Feb. 7, 2024 Jamie Capal, MD, whose specializes in intellectual and developmental disabilities, will serve chief of the Division of Child Neurology at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Research Transforming Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 29, 2024 The University of Rochester Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center is transforming the landscape of exploration.
Education Student Spotlight: John Gonzalez-Amoretti By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 29, 2024 John Gonzalez-Amoretti is a 4th year Neuroscience graduate student. He is currently working in the lab of Adam Snyder, PhD, in the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department at the University of ...
People Faculty Q&A: Archan Ganguly, PhD By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jan. 26, 2024 Archan Ganguly, PhD, is an assistant professor of Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medical Center. His research aims to understand how proteins essential for synaptic communication between ...
Research Sharp Pain in Your Feet? Researchers Test Promising Therapy for Cancer Patients’ Neuropathy By Leslie Orr Jan. 12, 2024 TENS devices, which block pain and are readily available, may be useful for cancer patients, a new study shows.