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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department Chair Earns ‘Gold Medal’ From American College of Radiation Oncology

Michael Kuettel, MD, PhD, MBA, the Barbara C. and George H. Hyde Chair in Radiation Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been recognized by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) as “one of the nation’s leading radiation oncologists.” Dr. Kuettel received the 2014 ACRO gold medal on Thursday, February 27, at the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

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Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Secondhand smoking is linked with pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth and tubal ectopic pregnancy, according to new research from scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University at Buffalo (UB). The study findings, published online by the journal Tobacco Control, mark a significant step toward clarifying the risks of secondhand smoke exposure.
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Making a Mark in Medical History

As we conclude Black History Month, we look at some of the major achievements in medicine by highlighting five African Americans who made their mark in cancer research. These individuals were among the first of their ethnic group to make significant contributions to the medical field and helped pave the way for others. Read about these hardworking visionaries that changed the face of cancer for countless patients throughout the world.
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Research Efforts to Improve Cancer Treatment Receive National Funding

BUFFALO, NY — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announces the receipt of research grant awards totaling more than $500,000 by several faculty members that will fund important investigations in cancer treatment research, including one unique drug-delivery method that resulted in filing for

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Roswell Park Researchers Present Findings of 2 E-Cigarette Studies at SRNT Meeting

Scientists from Roswell Park Cancer Institute have conducted two recent studies to evaluate the nicotine content and thirdhand nicotine exposure from electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Maciej Goniewicz, PhD, PharmD, of the Department of Health Behavior at RPCI is presenting the findings of both studies at the annual meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, which continues through Saturday, Feb. 8 in Seattle, Wash.