Press Releases

Noted cancer researcher led teams that discovered first oncogene, first tumor-suppressor gene
Thursday, November 29, 2012
BUFFALO, NY — Cancer research pioneer Robert A. Weinberg, PhD, a Founding Member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and Professor of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will deliver the 2012 Dave Memorial Lecture at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI... Read more
Rev. Darius Pridgen from True Bethel Baptist Church to keynote; cancer disparities staff, volunteers to be honored
Thursday, November 29, 2012
WHAT:           The fifth annual Eva M. Noles Scholarship & Community Recognition Breakfast honoring the legacy of Eva M. Noles, RN, Director of Nursing at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) from 1971-74, Buffalo’s first African-American... Read more
Event will feature light show that will continue nightly through January 1
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
BUFFALO, NY — The Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) community will gather for the annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony Friday, December 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at RPCI. A holiday celebration for all whose lives have been touched by cancer, this family-friendly event will culminate... Read more
Funds raised during fifth annual Tops 5K/10K Walk/Run
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Representatives from Tops Markets and key event sponsors today presented a check for $180,000 to support cancer research and patient support programs at Roswell Park. Read more
RPCI Moving Forward on Clinical Sciences Center Expansion in Fight Against Cancer
Thursday, November 8, 2012
BUFFALO, N.Y.— Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) closed out the $40 million Phase I of ‘Making Room to Save Lives: The Campaign to Build a Greater Roswell Park’ today with the announcement of a $1.5 million donation from New Era during a press conference held this morning at... Read more
Outstanding volunteer, scientist also recognized at event to raise funds for research, patient programs
Monday, November 5, 2012
(BUFFALO, NY) Giuliana Rancic, star of E!’s Fashion Police and a breast cancer survivor, visited Buffalo today to receive the Gilda Radner Courage Award from Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Giuliana and her husband Bill attended the 22nd annual All Star Night gala at the Buffalo Niagara... Read more
Center to be Located in New John R. Oishei Children's Hospital
Thursday, November 1, 2012
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