URMC Pathologist Honored for Advancing Knowledge of Breast Cancer David G. Hicks, M.D., director of Surgical Pathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, received a prestigious award Sept. 13, 2011, from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for his efforts to improve the diagnosis of breast cancer. He received the CAP Excellence in Education […]

Know thyself part II: a summer intern tests the waters of scientific research In this follow-up visit, we check in with our summer intern to see how her research experience is progressing. Every year a select group of high school students forego the lazy days of summer to get to work on cutting edge research […]

URMC Girl Scouts Name Nancy M. Bennett a ‘Woman of Distinction’ Nancy M. Bennett, M.D., M.S., professor of Medicine and of Community and Preventive Medicine, associate vice president at the University of Rochester Medical Center and director of the Center for Community Health, will be honored this week by the Girl Scouts of Western New York […]

URMC Annual Gala will take Guests to Wonderland for an Evening Don’t be late for this very important date! The Rochester Riverside Convention Center will be transformed into Wonderland for the 24th annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Gala on Saturday, Oct. 29. Guests will be able to wander through the magical world of make believe while […]

Men, Know the Score! (Your PSA Score, That Is) If you’re approaching 50, your PSA score should be right up there on your list of important numbers to know – just like cholesterol and blood pressure. These scores, put together,  provide a snapshot of your health for both you and your doctor. Just what does PSA […]

Stanford Researchers Aim to See if Patients are Helped by Genetic Tests Researchers at Stanford University Medical Center are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether giving patients genetic information about their risk of coronary artery disease will help motivate them to reduce that risk by changing their behavior. Stanford Hospital & Clinics physicians will […]

Parkinson’s Protein May Regulate Fat Metabolism New research reveals that Parkin, a protein linked to some cases of early-onset Parkinson’s disease, regulates how cells in our bodies take up and process dietary fats. The finding suggests that defective Parkin may contribute to early-onset Parkinson’s by changing the amount and types of fat in the body. […]

Kathy Rideout Named Interim Dean    Kathy P. Parker, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., today announced that she is stepping down as dean of the University of Rochester School of Nursing to devote herself more fully to her research interests within the Medical Center. Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Kathy Rideout, Ed.D., P.N.P.-B.C., F.N.A.P., has been […]

Predicting How Diet and Exercise Affect Weight Researchers have created a mathematical model—along with an accompanying online weight simulation tool—of what happens when people of varying weights, diets and exercise habits try to change their weight. The model challenges long-held assumptions about weight loss. Organizations promoting weight loss often state that eating 3,500 fewer calories […]

New Uses for Existing Medicines In a novel approach, researchers used computers and genomic data to find new applications for existing FDA-approved drugs. The accomplishment represents a major step forward in drug discovery. Drug approval takes many years of research, development and safety testing. When drugs that have already been approved are used for other […]