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Study Detects Third-Hand Nicotine Residue from Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes produce third-hand exposure to nicotine residue, but this exposure is significantly less than that seen with traditional cigarettes, according to a study conducted by researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and published online ahead of print in the International Journal of Drug Policy.

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Electronic Cigarettes Banned in Public Places in Erie County

Roswell Park faculty and staff were on hand when Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed legislation that includes electronic cigarettes in the county’s Clean Indoor Air Act. The Erie County Legislature had previously approved the bill, which restricts the use of e-cigarettes in public places where traditional tobacco products are already barred.
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Roswell Park Teams Present Research at National Surgical Oncology Meeting

Nine Roswell Park Cancer Institute teams have been invited to present their research at the 68th annual Cancer Symposium of the Society of Surgical Oncology, March 25-28 in Houston, Texas. Roswell Park faculty and fellows will present on topics including predictors of response for patients receiving esophagectomies and other cancer surgeries.

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Red-Carpet Honors for Roswell Park Marketing/Creative Services Team

Videos featuring cancer patients’ journeys are being recognized for excellence by the state and national communications industries. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute Office of Creative Services has been nominated for two Emmy Awards from the New York State National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and is the recipient of a Telly Award and two gold awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.