Research URMC Enrolling Patients to Test Live Pandemic Flu Vaccines By URMC Communications Apr. 8, 2013 This spring, infectious disease researchers at URMC will recruit 20 volunteers for a 12-day isolation research study testing live-virus bird flu vaccines. Their hope: Turning up a “marker” of sorts ...
Patient Care Amerks To Host “Donate Life Night” On Friday By Leslie White Apr. 8, 2013 The Rochester Americans will host Donate Life Night on Friday, April 12, when the Amerks host the Oklahoma City Barons at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks are partnering with the Finger ...
Education Breaking Down Barriers through Visual Arts By URMC Communications Apr. 2, 2013 The theme is short and simple: Beyond Barriers. But the underlying message, and the interpretation by more than 25 visual artists, is wide-ranging and diverse. The juried show at The Bridge Art ...
Community URMC Physician Leads Effort to Craft National Guidelines for Heart Health By Mark Michaud Mar. 22, 2013 The American Heart Association has released a new set of guidelines designed to help policy makers and community leaders develop and implement programs that prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. ...
People Surgeon Recruited to Lead UR's Medical Faculty Group By Teri D'Agostino Mar. 21, 2013 After a national search, Michael Rotondo of University Health System of Eastern Carolina has been named Chief Executive Officer of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group. He starts July 1, ...
Community Olympic Medalist to Talk Injury Prevention at URMC Orthopaedics Event By Karin Christensen Mar. 14, 2013 Olympic pole vaulter Jenn Suhr, who brought home a gold medal from the Summer 2012 Olympic games in London, will be the featured speaker at a free community seminar on March 23.
Research Jonathan Friedberg Named Director of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center By URMC Communications Mar. 14, 2013 Jonathan Friedberg, M.D., M.M.Sc., has been appointed director of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Patient Care Flaum Eye Institute Glaucoma Expert to Discuss Vision Health March 21 By Leslie White Mar. 13, 2013 Regina Smolyak, M.D., an ophthalmologist at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will discuss vision care, common eye diseases and tips for protecting your eyes as ...
Research Karen’s Walk, 5K April 6 to Benefit URMC Heart Failure Research By Leslie White Mar. 12, 2013 A little exercise can do a lot of good, especially if it is during Karen’s Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, April 6. This 11th annual event supports local heart failure research and will be held at ...
Patient Care Geneva Ophthalmologist Joins University of Rochester’s Flaum Eye Institute By Leslie White Mar. 7, 2013 Geneva ophthalmologist Harold Ross, M.D., has joined the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Flaum Eye Institute, expanding the specialty medical and surgical care available to Finger Lakes ...
