Press Releases

Monday, December 13, 2010
BUFFALO, NY — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) today announced the formation of Photolitec, LLC, a new life-sciences company at RPCI that will develop photosensitizing compounds used in photodynamic therapy (PDT). PDT is an innovative cancer treatment pioneered at RPCI byscientist... Read more
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
School Leaders Target 100% Participation in Smoke-Free Pledge BUFFALO, NY —Sweet Home High School students are learning more about ways to prevent and treat adolescent tobacco use through the Rise Above Tobacco Prevention Program. The program, funded by a grant to Roswell Park Cancer... Read more
Monday, December 6, 2010
Grant from Department of Health to lead public health initiative; With Beacon Community Award funding in 2010 tops $26 million Read more
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Only 5% of Eligible Hospitals Achieved this Prestigious National Designation for 2010 BUFFALO, NY — The Leapfrog Group’s annual class of Top Hospitals — 65 from a field of nearly 1,200 — was announced December 1 in Washington, D.C., and included Roswell Park Cancer... Read more
Monday, November 29, 2010
BUFFALO, NY —Participants from all branches of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) family will gather to celebrate the holidays at the annual Tree of Hope ceremony Friday, December 3 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. A celebration for all whose lives have been touched by cancer, this family-... Read more
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Free Summit to Increase Access to Smoking-Cessation Programs in the Workplace. Read more
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts offers coffee lovers another chance at unlimited refills. Read more
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sabres goalie Miller, volunteer and scientist also recognized for advocacy Buffalo NY - Dr. David C. Hohn, President and CEO of Roswell Park Cancer Institute from 1997 to 2007, was honored today for his career achievements in cancer research, administrative leadership and national advocacy for... Read more
Monday, November 22, 2010
2010 Season of The Paint Box Project Celebrated at Shea’s Performing Arts Center Read more
Friday, November 19, 2010
Buffalo, NY – Tobacco companies call them “replacement smokers.” You call them your children.  Either way, area kids are being targeted by cigarette makers with a massive amount of promotion in local stores according to a survey released today by the Erie-Niagara... Read more