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Roswell Park Physician Awarded Grant to Study HDAC Inhibitors in Treating Renal Cell Carcinoma: Nov-20-2009 — BUFFALO, NY – Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) physician Roberto Pili, MD, has been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the role of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors in treating renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ...
Roswell Park Researchers Awarded NIH Grant for Tamoxifen Study: Nov-18-2009 — Two Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers have been awarded a two-year, $650,000 grant by the National Institutes of Health to study a novel approach to treating breast cancer with tamoxifen. Gokul Das, PhD, and Swati Kulkarni, MD...
Two Roswell Park Cancer Institute Faculty Members Presented at Prestigious Conference: Nov-06-2009 — Two Roswell Park Cancer Institute faculty members presented this week at ASTRO 2009 - the world's largest radiation oncology conference in Chicago. ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology) is the world's...
An Important Message from Roswell Park Regarding Prostate Cancer Screening: Oct-22-2009 — The recent Buffalo News editorial (Oct. 22) by University of Minnesota professor and blogger Gary Schwitzer wags an accusing finger at Roswell Park Cancer Institute's prostate cancer awareness campaign...
Roswell Park Celebrates Robot-Assisted Surgery Milestone: Oct-20-2009 — At a news conference Tuesday, October 20, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) announced that it had reached a clinical care milestone: over 1,000 robot-assisted procedures have been performed at America's first cancer center.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Appoints Physician in Thoracic Surgery: Oct-15-2009 — Elisabeth Dexter, MD has joined the department of Thoracic Surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI). Dr. Dexter comes to RPCI from SUNY Upstate Medical University and Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Syracuse, New York ...
Physicians from RPCI Named to Best Doctors in America List: Oct-13-2009 — Twenty-nine physicians from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) were named to the Best Doctors in America list for 2009-2010. For almost 20 years, Best Doctors has been conducting a continuous, peer-to-peer survey of the medical profession...
Governor Paterson Appoints Two to Board of Directors of Roswell Park: Oct-13-2009 — New York State Governor David Paterson has appointed Gail Y. Mitchell, Esq. and Thomas P. Stewart, PhD, to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) Board of Directors.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Wins Funding for Smokeless Tobacco Study: Oct-09-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has received a $2.1M National Institutes of Health grant to assess smokers' interest in smokeless tobacco products. Richard O'Connor, PhD, of the Health Behavior Department at RPCI, is the principal investigator.
Roswell Park Licenses Photodynamic Technology on a Global Scale: Oct-08-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has licensed its photodynamic therapy (PDT) technology to pharmaceutical companies in India and China, reports Richard Matner, PhD, MBA, Director of RPCI's Technology Transfer Office.
"Cancer in the Classroom" Program Tackles Challenges Children Face When Diagnosed with Cancer: Oct-08-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), in conjunction with the Steadfast Foundation, Make-A-Wish, Camp Good Days, Carly's Club, The Leukemia Lymphoma Society and the American Cancer Society, will present "Cancer in the Classroom"...
Roswell Park Presents Third Annual Dr. Enrico Mihich Lecture: Oct-06-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will host the third annual Dr. Enrico Mihich lecture series on Wednesday, October 14, at 8 am in the Zebro Conference Room, Center for Genetics and Pharmacology, on the main RPCI campus.
Roswell Park and UB to Initiate New Transatlantic Graduate Program: Oct-06-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University at Buffalo (UB) have received a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to establish a dual master's degree program in the biology and systems of cancer.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute to Host Workshop on Translational Research: Oct-05-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will host a workshop on translational research on Tuesday, November 3, from 8am to 4:30pm in the Zebro Conference Room, Center for Genetics and Pharmacology, on the main RPCI campus.
RPCI Awarded $1.8M Grant to Study Therapeutic Solutions for Refractory B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Oct-05-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has been awarded a $1.8 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study new therapeutic approaches for treating B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (B-NHL). Myron Czuczman, MD, Chief Lymphoma/Myeloma Section...
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Appoints Physician in Pathology: Oct-01-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) appointed John Kasznica, MD to the department of Pathology. Dr. Kasznica comes to RPCI from Women and Infants Hospital (WIHRI) in Providence, RI...
Researchers from RPCI Use Forensic Techniques to Personalize Medicine for Breast Cancer Patients: Oct-01-2009 — Breast cancer therapy that's customized for each patient's personal genetic makeup is one step closer to reality, thanks to a new use for crime-lab technology pioneered at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. A team led by Petr Starostik, MD...
More Women Choosing to Remove Healthy Breast after Cancer Diagnosis: Sep-25-2009 — An increasing number of women diagnosed with cancer in one breast are opting to have their healthy breast surgically removed, according to a recent study of New York State data. The study also finds that, despite extensive press coverage...
Roswell Park Awarded $11.5M Grant to Compare Tobacco Policies in Different Countries: Sep-22-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute has been awarded an $11.5M grant from the National Cancer Institute for a five-year study to examine how tobacco control policies differ in effectiveness across countries with varying income levels and cultures.
Roswell Park Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Follow-up Study on Diet and Prostate Cancer: Sep-16-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) today announced the awarding of a $2.5 million National Cancer Institute grant to study the relationship between dietary changes and the advancement of prostate cancer.
Donating Blood... A Labor of Love!: Sep-04-2009 — Celebrate this Labor Day with a "labor of love" and donate much-needed blood or platelets at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI). Your donation today will help to save a life tomorrow...
Three New Faculty Members Join Department of Medicine at Roswell Park: Sep-02-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has appointed three new faculty members to the Department of Medicine.
Roswell Park and Partners Launch Prostate Club for Men: Aug-25-2009 — Western New Yorkers are invited to "Aim for a Cure," a special event at the Walden Galleria Mall on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6. The event marks the launch of the Prostate Club for Men...
Roswell Park Appoints Two Physicians to Diagnostic Radiology: Aug-13-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute has appointed two physicians to the Department of Diagnostic Radiology. James M. Gannon, MD, will serve in the Division of Nuclear Medicine and Thomas J. Laudico, DO, will join the faculty in the Division of Body Imaging...
Roswell Park Appoints Radiation Medicine Physician: Aug-11-2009 — Graham Warren, MD, PhD, will be joining the Department of Radiation Medicine and the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI)...
Pioneering Lung Cancer Surgery Directly Delivers Chemotherapy: Aug-07-2009 — A pioneering surgical technique for lung cancer that allows the direct delivery of chemotherapy has been developed by Todd Demmy, MD, Chair of Thoracic Surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute...
Roswell Park Nurse Practitioner to Present at International Myeloma Foundation Seminar: Jul-31-2009 — Kena Miller, RN, MSN, FNP, Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, will discuss quality of life issues at a Patient and Family Seminar hosted by the International Myeloma Foundation...
Roswell Park Nurse to Serve National Medical-Surgical Nursing Board: Jul-30-2009 — Mimi Haskins, MS, RN, CMSRN, a member of the Nursing Staff Development Department at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board...
Prostate Cancer Screening and Trust of Physician Evaluated: Jul-29-2009 — Trusted health care sources and continuity of care may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer deaths in African-American men, according to a study published in the current issue of the journal...
Roswell Park Awarded $2.8 Million Grant to Study Ovarian Cancer: Jul-22-2009 — The National Cancer Institute has awarded a five-year, $2.8 million Research Project (RO1) grant to Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers to investigate the role of immunological pathways in the development of ovarian cancer.
Sarcoma Awareness Gone Wild: Jul-20-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute will host "Sarcoma Awareness Gone Wild" on Sunday, July 26, 10 am - 5 pm at the Buffalo Zoo. The event is part of the worldwide Team Sarcoma Initiative designed to raise awareness about sarcoma, a rare cancer...
Cori Lecture Presented At Roswell Park: Jul-17-2009 — Nahum Sonenberg, PhD, will present the Cori Lecture at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) Wednesday, July 22, from 8 - 9 am in the David C. Hohn, MD Lecture Hall, Research Studies Center...
Roswell Park Celebrates 57 Years of Training Future Scientists: Jul-17-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute is providing a unique summer learning experience to young scientists and medical students for the 57th consecutive year. "The Research Participation Program in Science for Young Scholars" is the longest continuously...
Donate to the Roswell Park Blood Center and Win a "Game of Life" Gift Package: Jul-16-2009 — When you help save the life of a cancer patient with a donation of blood or platelets at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), you will have a chance to win a "Game of Life" gift package from the RPCI Blood Donor Center.
Despite Economy, "City of Good Neighbors" To Raise Record Amount for Cancer Research: Jun-24-2009 — They're known for the chicken wing... Frank Lloyd Wright homes... and being neighbors to one of the natural wonders of the world. But as the economy continues its challenging ascent, Buffalonians of every stripe will be known this Saturday for something...
You Are Invited to Meet the Docs Amherst Center Open House: Jun-08-2009 — The public is invited to "Meet the Docs" at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Amherst Center Open House, located at 100 College Parkway, Amherst, NY, on Tuesday, June 16 from 5 - 7 pm.
Cancer Survivors: Share Your Story: Jun-04-2009 — As America's 12 million cancer survivors observe the 22nd annual National Cancer Survivors Day, Roswell Park Cancer Institute takes the celebration in an exciting, new direction with the launch of an online cancer survivors community.
Roswell Park Receives Oncology Nursing 2009 Employer Recognition Award: Jun-02-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute was honored with the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation 2009 Employer Recognition Award. ONCC recognizes one organization each year...
Study Evaluates Ability of Drug to Overcome Resistance to Standard Colorectal Cancer Therapy: Jun-01-2009 — Roswell Park scientists are investigating a new combination of drugs for colorectal cancer patients who have become intolerant or resistant to standard therapies. Marwan Fakih, MD, Department of Medicine at Roswell Park...
New Drug Combination Offers Novel Treatment Strategy for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Jun-01-2009 — Patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who become resistant to standard therapies may have a new treatment option. Scientists in the Lymphoma Translational Research Laboratory at Roswell Park...
Novel Drug Shows Promising Results in Early Clinical Trials: Jun-01-2009 — A new cancer drug shows promising results in patients with metastatic cancer. The phase I clinical trial research will be presented by Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President for Clinical Research and...
Roswell Park Research Ties In With World No Tobacco Day 2009: Jun-01-2009 — Erie-Niagara Tobacco-Free Coalition and Roswell Park Cancer Institute join with the World Health Organization to urge nations around the world to adopt pictorial health warnings on tobacco products...
Roswell Park Researchers Evaluate Promising Drug for Intolerant or Resistant CML: May-29-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute scientists are investigating a promising drug for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients who have become intolerant or resistant to standard therapies. Meir Wetzler, MD, Department of Medicine...
Roswell Park Hosts a Celebration for Prostate Cancer Survivors: May-28-2009 — Buffalo Sabres coach, Lindy Ruff, and Buffalo Sabres Hockey Analyst, Mike Robitaille, join Roswell Park Cancer Institute for the 2nd Annual "Celebrating You" Prostate Cancer Event.
Sexually Transmitted HPV Linked to Certain Head & Neck Cancers: May-21-2009 — Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, are strongly advocating a national discussion about the need to vaccinate both young men and women against HPV 16 to prevent head & neck cancers...
Roswell Park President Elected to Prestigious Society of Scholars: May-20-2009 — Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, President & CEO of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, has been elected to membership in the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars. He was inducted...
Olean General Hospital Celebrates Radiation Medicine Center With Roswell Park: May-19-2009 — Cancer patients in the Southern Tier have significantly easier access to world-class radiation therapy services now that Olean General Hospital, in collaboration with Roswell Park Cancer Institute...
Roswell Park First in New York State to Offer Advanced Gamma Knife Technology: May-06-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute is the first center in New York State to install the newly designed Gamma Knife Perfexion...
Going the Extra Mile: Recognizing Roswell Park Nurses during National Nurses Week: May-04-2009 — Nurses at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) are on a quest for distinction - striving to earn designation as a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center...
Roswell Park Nurses Develop Tool to Optimize Delivery of Chemotherapy: May-02-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute nurses developed an accessible visual - tool an algorithm based on nursing experience and roadmaps - to enhance the delivery of chemotherapy.
Congressman Higgins, Roswell Park & WCA Hospital Announce Grant For Radiation Cancer Treatment: May-01-2009 — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27), Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) President and CEO Dr. Donald Trump and WCA Hospital President and CEO Betsy Wright announced the launch of a joint radiation therapy program made available...
Mentoring the Next Generation of BMT Oncology Nurses: May-01-2009 — Experienced nurse leaders are building a foundation for the next generation of oncology nurses in the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Center at Roswell Park Cancer Institute...
Roswell Park's Infectious-Diseases Chief Surveys Forefront of Aspergillosis Science for Journal: Apr-30-2009 — A review summing up current understanding of aspergillosis - an infection that can attack cancer patients and others with weakened immune systems - by Brahm H. Segal, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases...
End of Life Task Force Offers Compassionate Support Services: Apr-30-2009 — Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients are a high-risk patient group who, during lengthy hospital stays, often develop close personal relationships with their primary care team. The Department of Nursing at Roswell Park...
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Takes the Field: Apr-28-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute is the latest addition to the on-field lineup for Bisons Baseball. America's first cancer center is the first organization to sponsor "Coaches' Boxes" at Coca-Cola Field.
Roswell Park Researchers Examine Vitamin D Levels in Colorectal Cancer Patients: Apr-21-2009 — Genetic changes may predict the response of vitamin D based chemoprevention and therapy, according to scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The research led by Josephia R. Muindi, MD, Department of Medicine...
A Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Treatment of Advanced Tumors: Apr-21-2009 — A new combination of cancer drugs that targets protein pathways demonstrates synergy in preclinical studies at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The research...
Arsenic Trioxide Combined With Heat Shock Proteins to Fight Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Apr-21-2009 — Scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute have created a pharmacodynamic model to understand how arsenic trioxide (ATO), combined with specific heat shock protein (HSP) 90 inhibitors...
Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, in a Leadership Role at Cancer Research National Meeeting: Apr-20-2009 — Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President of Clinical Research and The Katherine Anne Gioia Chair in Cancer Medicine at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, will offer his expertise during the...
Roswell Park Researchers Identify Novel Prognostic Biomarker for Breast and Prostate Cancer: Apr-20-2009 — A significant number of breast and prostate cancers eventually become resistant to current treatment approaches. A prevailing paradigm in the field is that if specific molecules can be identified that fuel the cancer's ability to resist...
New Agents for Metastatic Disease Effective in Laboratory Studies at Roswell Park: Apr-19-2009 — Metastasis is the primary cause of death for most cancer patients. Approximately 90% of cancer deaths result from the metastatic spread of the primary cancer tumors. Roswell Park scientists, under the direction of Ben K. Seon, PhD...
In Silica Veritas: A Computer-Modeling Blitz Speeds Hands-On Discovery of Cancer Fighting Compound: Apr-19-2009 — William Cance, MD, Chair of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will present "A Small-Molecule Inhibitor, Targeting FAK and Mdm-2 Interaction, Blocks Breast and Colon Tumorigenesis in vivo" at the...
James Marshall, PhD, Mentor for Young Scientists at National Cancer Research Annual Meeting: Apr-18-2009 — James Marshall, PhD, Senior Vice President for Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, will serve as a mentor to young scientists during the American Association for Cancer Research 100th Annual Meeting 2009, April 18 - 22 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Nobel Prize Laureate Visits Roswell Park: Apr-14-2009 — Roger Tsien, PhD, who won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for designing a rainbow of proteins that shine as they do their work within a cell, is now focusing his efforts on cancer...
Roswell Park Precisely Targets Tumors: Apr-13-2009 — The Department of Radiation Medicine at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), the most technically advanced and comprehensively equipped radiation facility in Western New York, is expanding...
Challenges Remain for Roswell Park Despite Restoration of $14.5 Million in NYS Health Budget: Apr-06-2009 — The New York State Health Budget, which was approved Thursday, April 2, restored $14.5 million to Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), narrowing a $34 million budget gap that would have resulted from the Governor's initial budget proposal.
New Take-Home Messages for Airport Travelers: Apr-02-2009 — Here's one piece of luggage that shouldn't get lost - a take-home health message from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) for Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA) travelers...
AARP: Doctors Place Roswell Park Among Nation's Top Cancer Hospitals: Mar-25-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute is listed among the nation's best cancer hospitals by AARP The Magazine. Eight hospitals, including Roswell Park, made the cancer specialty list...
Roswell Park Expands Amherst Center: Mar-20-2009 — Faced with an increasing demand for chemotherapy and infusion services and to help meet the needs of cancer patients from Western New York, Roswell Park Cancer Institute has expanded its Amherst Center...
Roswell Park Invites the Public to Discuss the Future of Health Care: Mar-19-2009 — The public is invited to a lecture featuring a leading expert in health care policy. Bruce C. Vladeck, PhD, will present "Cancer Care as a Paradigm for Health Care Reform" at 5 pm, March 30, in the Hohn Lecture Hall...
Breast Cancer Awareness Program Receives Grant from Avon Foundation: Mar-18-2009 — The Witness Project at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has been awarded a one-year, $20,000 grant from the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund...
RPCI Receives $2.2 Million Grant to Examine Mechanisms of Acute Inflammation: Feb-27-2009 — The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded a five-year, $2,176,043 research grant to Roswell Park Cancer Institute to examine mechanisms of acute inflammation...
Roswell Park Analyzes Quality of Life for Bladder Cancer Patients after Robot-Assisted Surgery: Feb-26-2009 — Bladder cancer patients treated with state-of-the-art robot-assisted surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) report that their quality of life returned to normal within six months, according to a study...
Roswell Park Awarded $10.2 Million For Pioneering Studies in Photodynamic Therapy: Feb-24-2009 — The National Cancer Institute has awarded a five-year, $10.2 million grant to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in support of its pioneering studies in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Roswell Park is known around the world for the development of PDT...
Roswell Park Examines 50 years of Cancer in an American Indian Population: Feb-23-2009 — In the most extensive review of cancer patterns among an American Indian tribal group, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) researchers analyzed cancer patterns within the Seneca Nation of Indians for the period from 1955 through 2004...
Nationally Recognized Medical Oncologist Joins Roswell Park Faculty: Feb-20-2009 — Nationally recognized medical oncologist, Roberto Pili, MD has been appointed Professor of Oncology, Chief of the Genitourinary Section and Co-Leader of the Genitourinary Program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI)...
Roswell Park Appoints Chair of Department of Surgery: Feb-19-2009 — William G. Cance, MD, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Surgical Oncology and Surgeon-In-Chief at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI)...
First Molecular-Level Enzyme Images Could Improve Breast-Cancer Therapy: Jan-12-2009 — Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and Hauptman-Woodward Institute (HWI) are peering into the molecular works of an enzyme that has long defied investigation...
Roswell Park Earns National Accreditation For Clinical Research Studies: Jan-09-2009 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute has been accredited by the AAHRPP. The voluntary accreditation demonstrates that RPCI meets the highest standards for protection of participants in clinical research and provides safeguards which exceed federal regulations...
State Health Commissioner Commemorates Millionth Call to Smokers Quitline: Jan-09-2009 — The New York State Smokers Quitline received its millionth call in late 2008, pushing New York State one step closer to achieving its goal of 1 million fewer smokers by 2010...
K. Michael Cummings, PhD, Recognized for International Leadership in Tobacco Control: Jan-05-2009 — The American Cancer Society's 2009 Luther L. Terry Award for Outstanding Research Contribution will be presented to K. Michael Cummings, PhD, Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) during a special ceremony...
Distinguished Roswell Park Faculty Member Honored by AAAS: Jan-02-2009 — Enrico Mihich, MD, Distinguished Member of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), has been awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Association for Advancement of Science...
Cancer Patients to Benefit from Expansion: Dec-23-2008 — The American Cancer Society today launched its Patient Navigator Program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), thanks to support received from AstraZeneca. This is the first site to launch in Upstate New York State..
Clinical Studies Identify Oral Drug as Promising Future Treatment: Dec-12-2008 — Lenalidomide, an oral drug targeting the immune system, appears to have promise as a novel future treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory mantle-cell lymphoma, according to a study led by Myron S. Czuczman, MD, Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
Bone Density Loss Identified As Transplant Complication: Dec-11-2008 — Bone mineral density loss can be considered a treatment-related toxicity following blood and marrow transplantation (BMT), according to a study conducted by Theresa Hahn, PhD, Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Roswell Park Researchers Clarify Mechanisms Novel Therapy in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cells: Dec-10-2008 — A significant number of patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma have poor clinical outcomes because their cancer cells have become resistant to immunochemotherapy.
Effectiveness of Lenalidomide Patients with Relapsed, Aggressive Lymphoma: Dec-08-2008 — Results of an international clinical study confirm the efficacy and safety of lenalidomide, an oral treatment, for patients with relapsed, refractory diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The research, led by Myron Czuczman, MD, Department of Medicine..
Informed Health Care Decision-Making Among African-American Men: Nov-21-2008 — Educational videos are effective in increasing medical knowledge in African-American men across different levels of health literacy, according to research presented by Levi Ross, PhD, MPH, CHES, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Seventh International Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, November 16 -19, Washington, DC.
Progression of Precancerous Lung Lesions Analyzed: Nov-21-2008 — The risk of precancerous lesions developing into lung cancer is highest among current and heavy smokers, according to a study presented by Vijay Jayaprakash, MBBS, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Help Find the Answers to Cancers: Nov-07-2008 — Roswell Park is asking healthy Western New Yorkers who have friends or relatives who are patients of RPCI to volunteer for its Data Bank and BioRepository (DBBR).
Roswell Park Takes Aim at Tobacco Epidemic in Hungary: Nov-06-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) faculty members recently met with the Hungarian Health Minister and other government officials to discuss strategies to reduce smoking in Hungary.
Thanavala Receives $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations Grant Innovative Global Health Research: Nov-03-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) announced today that it has received a $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will support an innovative global health research project.
Prostate Cancer Physician Joins RPCI Faculty: Oct-31-2008 — Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSci, MPH, has joined the faculty at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and will serve in the Department of Urologic Oncology, providing clinical care to prostate cancer patients and their families...
Men With Elevated PSA Invited to Prostate Cancer Clinic: Oct-22-2008 — Men with elevated PSA blood tests or who are at high risk for prostate cancer are invited to the High Risk/Early Detection Prostate Cancer Clinic offered by the Prostate Cancer Center at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Olean General Hospital Opens Radiation Medicine Center with RPCI: Oct-16-2008 — Cancer patients in the Southern Tier will soon have significantly easier access to world-class radiation therapy services. Olean General Hospital, in collaboration with Roswell Park Cancer Institute, has announced plans to...
Roswell Park Hosts Prestigious National Conference The Future of Cancer Research: Oct-09-2008 — The Future of Cancer Research - Science and Patient Impact will be held at Roswell Park, October 27-28.
Roswell Park Physician to Lead National Lung Cancer Study: Oct-09-2008 — Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, the Katherine Anne Gioia Chair in Cancer Medicine at RPCI, was named the chair of a newly launched national clinical trial: the first ever to determine if biomarkers can help guide therapies for lung cancer.
Roswell Park's "Western New York Hero": Oct-02-2008 — Dr. Khurshid Guru, Director of Roswell Park's Robotics Program, has been chosen as a finalist in Time Warner Cable's and United Way's "All That Matters" Western New York Heroes competition in the "Medical Miracles" category. Roswell Park is honored to have him as part of our team.
Physician Joins Gynecologic Oncology: Oct-01-2008 — Nefertiti du Pont, MD, MPH, has joined the faculty of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI). Dr. Nefertiti du Pont's clinical practice and research interest focus on robotic surgery and the diagnosis, treatment and management of cervical cancer.
New Faculty: Oct-01-2008 — Katerina Gurova, MD, PhD, has joined the faculty of the Department of Cell Stress Biology, and Levi Ross, PhD, MPH, CHES, has been appointed to the Department of Health Disparities at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
Anesthesiologists Join Team: Oct-01-2008 — Kathleen JiYoung Park, MD, and Jill E. Zafar, MD, have been appointed faculty members in the Department of Anesthesiology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
Intra-Operative Staging of Lung Cancer: Sep-24-2008 — Chukwumere E. Nwogu, MD, has been awarded grants totaling nearly $1.2 million to investigate the effectiveness of an intra-operative gamma probe in staging of lung cancer.
Roswell Park Physician Receives National Award: Sep-23-2008 — Kelli Bullard Dunn, MD, has been awarded the Victor W. Fazio MD, MS, Award for Editorial Excellence by editors of the journal Diseases of the Colon & Rectum.
Roswell Park Faculty Member To Discuss Lymphoma: Sep-22-2008 — Asher Chanan-Khan, MD, will present “Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma: Biology, Treatment and Clinical Trials” at 11:15 am on September 27 at the 13th Annual North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma in San Francisco, CA.
Cancer Scams: Sep-18-2008 — The Federal Trade Commission is launching a comprehensive new campaign to increase consumer awareness of cancer treatment scams. As a first step, the FTC launched a new web site devoted to this very important issue. The website is http://ftc.gov/curious.
Alterations Linked to Cancer: Sep-11-2008 — Defects in two major cellular mechanisms - dysfunction of mitochondria and abnormal epigenetic changes of the genome - and discovered that these alterations are linked in cancer.
Broccoli in the News: Aug-27-2008 — The work of Yuesheng Zhang, MD, PhD, that focused on how concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts cut development of bladder tumors in an animal model by more than half has been picked up by an online medical blog.
Experts Assemble for Roswell Park "Lung Cancer Symposium 2008": Aug-20-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will host "Lung Cancer Symposium 2008" from September 5 - 7, at Queen's Landing Hotel, 155 Byron Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Marrow Donor Drive: Aug-14-2008 — In collaboration with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Roswell Park will sponsor a Marrow Donor Drive on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 2-4 pm in the Main Lobby.
Clean Indoor Air Law a Success: Jul-24-2008 — The New York State Clean Indoor Air law is a success. That is the conclusion of Roswell Park researchers, regional health officials and members of the hospitality industry who gathered to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the law and release a new report chronicling its health and economic impact.
Pilot Study to Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Jul-22-2008 — Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are invited to participate in a research study.
RPCI Surgeons Perform 100th Consecutive Bladder Cancer Robotic Surgery: Jul-21-2008 — The Minimally Invasive Surgical Center at RPCI has performed its 100th robot-assisted radical cystectomy for advanced bladder cancer which distinguishes RPCI as one of the world's premier academic institutions for the procedure.
Roswell Park Study Focuses on Premenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer: Jul-15-2008 — Premenopausal women with high risk of breast cancer are invited to participate in a chemoprevention study to determine if whole flaxseed has the potential to reduce their risk for the disease.
Picnic in the Park for Sarcoma Patients: Jul-14-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will host its first Picnic in the Park for sarcoma patients and family, friends and caregivers on Saturday, July 19, 11 am – 2 pm, in the Kaminski Park & Gardens at Roswell Park.
Roswell Park Pastoral Care Division Appoints Chaplain: Jul-11-2008 — Reverend Norman P. McTigue has been appointed Catholic Chaplain in the Pastoral Care Division, Department of Psychosocial Oncology, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
Roswell Park Seeking Musical Volunteers: Jul-10-2008 — Volunteers are being recruited to perform during the Farmer's Market held each Wednesday from noon to 1 pm in the Kaminski Park and Gardens on the RPCI campus.
Radiation Medicine Appointment: Jul-08-2008 — David Mattson, Jr., MD, has been appointed Director of the Breast Radiation Oncology Program, Department of Radiation Medicine, at Roswell Park.
Mal appointed to Cell Stress Biology: Jun-27-2008 — Asoke K. Mal, PhD, has been appointed an Assistant Professor of Oncology in the Department of Cell Stress Biology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
Candace Johnson, PhD, Appointed Deputy Director: Jun-25-2008 — Candace S. Johnson, PhD, a nationally recognized leader in translational research who has been actively involved in shaping the resurgence of Roswell Park as a premier cancer center, has been appointed Deputy Director of RPCI.
Walker Appointed Executive Vice President: Jun-23-2008 — Jeff A. Walker has been appointed Executive Vice President at RPCI. Mr. Walker has served as Associate Institute Director for Administration since April 2007.
Roswell Park Celebrates 56 Years of Training Future Scientists: Jun-20-2008 — RPCI offers Research Participation Program in Science for Young Scholars, the longest continuously running program of its kind in the United States for its 56th consecutive year.
Save the Date: Jun-19-2008 — Roswell Park will host the AACR Centennial Symposium: The Future of Cancer Research: Science and Patient Impact on October 27 - 28, 2008.
Roswell Park Researcher Receives $1.2 Million: Jun-09-2008 — Peter Demant, MD, PhD, Distinguished Member, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), has been awarded a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to evaluate how an individual’s genes impact his/her immune response to cancer.
Leading Researcher to Present Dave Memorial Lecture: Jun-04-2008 — Elaine Fuchs, PhD, the Rebecca C. Lancefield Professor of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development at the Rockefeller University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, will present the annual Dave Memorial Lecture, on Friday, June 27.
RPCI Presents at 44th Annual ASCO Meeting: May-23-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute faculty presented their clinical research during the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Friday, May 30 through Tuesday, June 3, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.
Cancer Survivorship Celebration At Roswell Park Cancer Institute: May-23-2008 — The Super Colon, an exhibit of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, is a 8-foot-tall, 20-foot-long replica of a human colon that was the featured attraction of the 21st annual National Cancer Survivor Day Celebration at Roswell Park, Sunday, June 1, 2008.
Roswell Park Honored with Outstanding Achievement Award: May-22-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is one of 66 facilities nationwide to be honored with a 2007 Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award, placing the Institute among the top 15 percent of all the programs surveyed.
Roswell Park Designated Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers: May-21-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is one of five centers in New York State, and only 84 nationwide, to be designated a Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers by the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA).
Dr. Wesley L. Hicks, Jr. Honored by Black Enterprise Magazine: May-16-2008 — Wesley L. Hicks Jr., MD, FACS, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), was honored as one of "America's Leading Doctors" in 2007 - 2008 by Black Enterprise (BE) (May 2008 issue) for his leadership in the field of otolaryngology.
Oncology Nursing Society Congress 2008: May-15-2008 — Nurses from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) have been selected to describe their roles in administrative, clinical, research and patient education projects at the 33rd Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), May 15-18, in Philadelphia.
Radiation Medicine Service Launched by WCA Hospital and Roswell Park: May-14-2008 — Officials from the WCA Hospital in Jamestown and Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo launch a collaborative clinical program to provide enhanced radiation therapy services to cancer patients of Southwestern New York.
Winners of RPCI's First Thomas Dougherty Award in Entrepreneurial Studies Announced: May-13-2008 — Four teams of MBA students from the UB School of Management are the winners of the inaugural Thomas Dougherty Award in Entrepreneurial Studies, a business plan competition sponsored by RPCI's Office of Technology Transfer.
Distinguished Cancer Researcher to Present Dr. Enrico Mihich Lecture: May-12-2008 — Internationally renowned researcher, Stephen Baylin, MD, will present the Dr. Enrico Mihich Lecture, Tuesday, May 13, at 11 am in the David C. Hohn, MD, Lecture Hall, Research Studies Center, RPCI. The public is invited.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Comes of Age: May-10-2008 — The Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) Center at RPCI has treated more than 500 patients for prostate cancer and more than 90 patients for bladder cancer using the da Vinci Surgical Robotic System and is now offering this surgical option to patients with specific gynecologic cancers.
NCI Awards Grant for Photodynamic Therapy Research: May-07-2008 — The National Cancer Institute has awarded Ravi Pandey, PhD, a five-year, $2.9 million grant to identify multifunctional photosensitizers for image-guided photodynamic therapy of brain and other tumors.
Predoctoral Trainee Named Top Young Investigator: May-05-2008 — Maegan L. Capitano, a predoctoral trainee in the laboratory of Julie Ostberg, PhD and Elizabeth A. Repasky, PhD, Department of Immunology at RPCI, is the Winner of the 2007 Society for Thermal Medicine Young Investigator Award.
WNY Cancer Coalition Hosts First Summit: May-01-2008 — RPCI and its partners, the American Cancer Society (Eastern Division), the American College of Surgeons and the New York State Department of Health hosted the inaugural WNY Cancer Coalition Summit, May 2, at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, NY.
VP of Corporate Ethics and Research Subject Protection Appointed: Apr-24-2008 — Camille P. Wicher, Esq., RN, MSN, has been appointed Vice President of Corporate Ethics and Research Subject Protection at RPCI. Ms. Wicher will lead the Corporate Ethics Department and act as an advisor to scientists, clinicians and the administration regarding ethical practices and scientific integrity within all facets of the Institute.
Roswell Park, Area Mayors Recognize National Minority Cancer Awareness Week: Apr-20-2008 — RPCI will join government leaders from Buffalo and Niagara Falls in raising awareness about cancer and the importance of early detection among racial and ethnic minority groups during National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, April 20 - 26.
RPCI Researchers Present at AACR 2008 Meeting: Apr-12-2008 — Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) join colleagues from around the world at the 2008 meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in San Diego, CA.
Researchers Report New Drug May Offer Protection Against Harmful Effects of Radiation: Apr-11-2008 — The drug CBLB502, evaluated in laboratory studies at RPCI, may offer protection against the harmful effects of radiation therapy, according to a study published in the current issue of Science.
April Stop Smoking Clinic Offered: Apr-08-2008 — The tax on a package of cigarettes is scheduled to increase $1.25 per pack. The good news? You can make April "tax freedom" month by joining the Stop Smoking Clinic at RPCI.
RPCI Opens One of Nation's First Oncology-Specific Clinical Research Centers: Apr-03-2008 — RPCI opened its $2.6 million oncology-specific Clinical Research Center today, dedicating the facility to the development of new cancer therapies while providing more treatment options for patients through clinical trials.
International Association Funds Study of Chemotherapy Resistance in Lung Cancer: Apr-02-2008 — The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) has awarded a two-year, $80,000 grant to Grace K. Dy, MD, Department of Medicine at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) to study chemotherapy resistance in lung cancer patients.
Breast Cancer and Disparities Update: Mar-26-2008 — The use of sentinel lymph node biopsy during breast cancer surgery increased substantially from 1998-2005, according to an article published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. RPCI's Dr. Stephen B. Edge wrote an accompanying editorial.
Roswell Park Appoints Director of Diversity: Mar-20-2008 — Reggie Clark, MA, has been appointed Director of Diversity at RPCI. He is responsible for facilitating greater equity and diversity through the development and implementation of policies, programs and procedures...
Two Physicians Join Roswell Park Cancer Institute Faculty: Mar-19-2008 — Wen Wee Ma, MBBS, and Grace K. Dy, MD, have been appointed attending physicians in the expanding drug development program in the Department of Medicine at RPCI.
RPCI Receives Three-Year Grant to Develop Ovarian Cancer Vaccine: Mar-14-2008 — The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund has awarded a $900,000 research grant to Kunle Odunsi, MD, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and his colleagues at Roswell Park Cancer Institute to collaborate on a promising vaccine to unleash the power of the immune system against cancer.
Composite Nanotechnology Carrying Radioactive Gold Slows Tumor Growth: Mar-12-2008 — In laboratory studies conducted at RPCI, researchers discovered that nanocomposite particles carrying radioactive gold directly to tumors reduced cancer growth by 45% in just eight days.
Roswell Park Surgeon Advocates Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Bladder Cancer: Mar-07-2008 — A team of researchers led by Khurshid A. Guru, MD, Director of Robotic Surgery, RPCI is advocating the widespread application of robotic-assisted cystectomy in patients with bladder cancer. They describe the procedure in the journal Lancet Oncology (2/08).
NCCN Recognizes Roswell Park Faculty at National Meeting: Mar-07-2008 — Two members of the Radiation Faculty at Roswell Park Cancer Institute received Fellow Awards from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) at its 13th Annual Conference: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Care, March 7, Hollywood, CA.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives: Mar-05-2008 — Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Now during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, RPCI encourages people age 50 or older and those at high risk for the disease to talk to their doctors about colorectal cancer screening.
Buffalo Life Sciences Buildings Win LEED Silver Certification: Mar-04-2008 — The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded LEED Silver certification to the $113 million, state-of-the-art buildings which occupy 300,000 square feet in the Buffalo Life Sciences Complex for environmentally sustainable buildings.
Extract of Freeze Dried Broccoli Sprouts May Cut Development of Bladder Tumors: Feb-29-2008 — A concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts cut development of bladder tumors in an animal model by more than half, according to a report in the March issue of Cancer Research. RPCI's Yuesheng Zhang, MD, PhD, was senior investigator.
Save Some Green - Stop Smoking: Feb-25-2008 — The three-session clinic will be held on Wednesdays, March 6, 13 and 20 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the Research Studies Center at RPCI. Eligible smokers will receive a free two-week starter kit of nicotine patches to help them quit. Most local insurance plans cover the $10 clinic fee.
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Recognizes RPCI: Feb-14-2008 — The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has granted a three-year approval with commendation to Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
FDA-Approved Novel Anti-Cancer Agent Developed at Roswell Park for Clinical Trials: Feb-08-2008 — A novel anti-angiogenic agent, TRC105 (also known as c-SN6j), developed in the laboratory of Ben K. Seon, PhD, Department of Immunology, RPCI, has the potential to be an effective agent for the treatment of solid tumors.
International Experts Contribute to Scientific Text Edited by Roswell Park Researcher: Feb-08-2008 — Rapid advances in knowledge of the interferon system at the cellular, molecular and clinical levels have led to the publication of "Interferons: Current Status" edited by Kailash Chadha, PhD, RPCI Associate Professor of Oncology.
Remembering Dr. Mittelman: Feb-04-2008 — Brilliant scholar and researcher Arnold Mittelman, MD, who is remembered as a generous and supportive mentor and a compassionate physician and colleague, died Sunday, February 3, 2008, in Wilmington, Delaware.
RPCI, Other Health Organizations Call for International Front Against Tobacco Epidemic: Jan-31-2008 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has joined with more than 150 health organizations in over 70 countries worldwide calling on governments to adopt comprehensive tobacco control measures...
Niagara County Breast Cancer Networking Group: Jan-30-2008 — The Niagara County Breast Cancer Networking Group invites breast cancer survivors and their families to an educational and social program. Stephen B. Edge, MD, Chair of Breast and Soft Tissue Surgery, RPCI, will provide an update on breast cancer issues.
New Study Concludes that Smoking Increases Breast Cancer Risk Based on Genes: Jan-30-2008 — Women who smoke and have a specific genetic makeup are at significant risk for the development of breast cancer, according to a recent study led by Christine Ambrosone, PhD, RPCI, published by the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.
Special Presentation on New Treatments in Multiple Myeloma: Jan-30-2008 — Dr. Asher Chanan-Khan, Department of Medicine, RPCI, participated in a live internet webcast of Patient Power on February 1. The topic was new treatments in multiple myeloma. Watch a replay, click for info...
Cori Lecture Presented At Roswell Park: Jan-10-2008 — Jacques Pouyssegur, PhD, will present the Cori Lecture at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), Monday, January 14, at 12:30 pm, in the Gaylord-Cary Meeting Room, Research Studies Center, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY. The lecture is open to the public.
NCI Approves Roswell Park's Core Grant for Five Years; Awards Best Overall Score in RPCI's History: Dec-21-2007 — RPCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) will not only be renewed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for five years, but America's first cancer center has garnered its best CCSG score in its history.
JCAHO Public Notice: Dec-01-2005 — The public is invited to contact the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with any concern regarding safety and quality of care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.