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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.