Research Celebrating Decades of Advances in Myotonic Dystrophy Research By Mark Michaud Sep. 17, 2024 On September 15, Strong Memorial Hospital lit up green to commemorate Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day and the significant scientific progress achieved in Rochester and beyond over the past 30 years. ...
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 ...
Community Building on a legacy of intellectual and developmental disabilities research and care By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jul. 26, 2024 The foundational work of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) related care and research has been underway at the University and Medical Center for more than a half-century. Clinicians ...
Research Connection speed in the brain may impact how people with autism process visual illusions By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jul. 22, 2024 Researchers are finding the process in our brain that allows us to see these visual distinctions may not be happening the same way in the brains of children with autism spectrum disorder. They may be ...
Education EIOH Periodontics Chair Dr. Jack Caton Stepping Down By Karen Black Jul. 8, 2024 After more than 50 years of visionary and dedicated leadership, Jack G. Caton, DDS, MS, (Perio ’73, MS ‘73) will step down as chair of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health Periodontics Department on ...
Community Golisano Makes $50 Million Commitment to Build the New Golisano IDD Institute By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Jun. 13, 2024 Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader B. Thomas “Tom” Golisano has made a historic $50 million commitment to build the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the ...
Research Can ketones enhance cognitive function and protect brain networks? By Kelsie Smith Hayduk May. 31, 2024 Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have identified mechanisms in the brain’s hippocampal network that are rescued by ketones. These findings build ...
Community Annual Satcher Awards Celebrate Work Toward Community Health Improvement & Health Equity By Rebecca Youmell May. 30, 2024 University of Rochester Medical Center faculty and staff, as well as their community partners, were recognized today for their dedication to helping people lead healthier lives and advancing health ...
People Francisco “Paco” Cartujano: Helping Latino and LGTBQ+ Communities Quit Tobacco By Susanne Pallo May. 22, 2024 Francisco “Paco” Cartujano Barrera, MD, (he/él) exemplifies the importance of having a seat at the table. As a member of Latino and LGBTQ+ communities, he lends a unique perspective to research aimed ...
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 ...
