Education Wilmot Science Training Program for Deaf High School Students Expands Across the U.S. By Susanne Pallo Sep. 16, 2024 For four years, the Wilmot Cancer Institute has run a summer internship program to expose Deaf high school students to cancer-related healthcare and research careers. Now, Wilmot is expanding that ...
Research More Research Confirms the Value of Knowing the Whole Person in Geriatric Oncology By Leslie Orr Sep. 3, 2024 Cancer care for older adults improves when doctors use a tool called geriatric assessment.
Research RNA Biology Identifies Colon Cancer Subtypes; Research May Benefit Patients By Leslie Orr Aug. 22, 2024 Translational research at Wilmot focuses on identifying subtypes of colon cancer.
Education A Fitting Start to a Medical Career: A New White Coat By Barb Ficarra Aug. 19, 2024 White Coat Ceremony is a symbolic start to SMD Class of 2028.
People In Memoriam: URMC Remembers Paul Griner, MD By Barbara Ficarra Jun. 26, 2024 Paul Griner, MD, Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and former chief executive officer for Strong Memorial Hospital, died on June 24 in ...
Research Louis Constine’s Seminal Contribution to Radiation Oncology By Leslie Orr Jun. 18, 2024 Louis (Sandy) Constine, MD, FACR, FASTRO, has been a specialist in radiation and pediatric oncology for 50 years. This month, his career reached a high point when the premier journal in his field ...
Patient Care The HPV Vaccine Reduces Risk of Cancer for All, not just Women, New Data Show By Leslie Orr Jun. 11, 2024 One of the big headlines from a major scientific meeting recently: The HPV vaccine not only prevents cervical cancer but reduces the risk of multiple other cancers and even pre-malignant lesions.
Research New Cancer-Related Fatigue Treatment Guidelines Urge Exercise, Talk Therapy, Mindfulness, Tai Chi By Leslie Orr May. 29, 2024 Karen Mustian, PhD, MPH, led a national panel to recommend what works best for cancer fatigue, a significant side effect for patients.
Research Can Diet Help with Advanced Breast Cancer? All Indications Are Positive, Researchers Say By Leslie Orr May. 22, 2024 Scientists showed important changes in blood work, and are doing further studies to discover if a plant-based diet can slow cancer growth.
Education Sarah Peyre Named to New Education Leadership Position at the School of Medicine and Dentistry By Susanne Pallo May. 16, 2024 Sarah Peyre, EdD, will step down as dean of the Warner Graduate School of Education and Development to begin her new role as vice dean for education and associate vice president of clinical education ...