Press Releases

A new study on use of electronic cigarettes among adolescents reports striking findings: that young users of newer “pod” e-cigarette devices are absorbing nicotine at levels approaching nicotine exposure from traditional combustible cigarettes. The research, a collaboration between scientists at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and pediatricians from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, also reveals that Juul and similar products contain high concentrations of a modified, salt form of nicotine, which is more readily absorbed upon inhalation.

A collaborative research team has linked the development of castration-resistant prostate cancer and resistance to treatment to a lack of androgen receptor expression in prostate cancer cells, identifying a new therapeutic target for one of the deadliest forms of cancer among men. Results of this research, which was led by scientists at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, were published today in the journal Nature Communications.

A research team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has discovered a way to use computed tomography (CT) imaging to assess kidney tumors that test positive for the biomarker CD117 and accurately determine — before surgery — whether the tumor is benign or malignant.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been recognized for its excellence in caring for patients in its multidisciplinary Breast Center. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) reaccredited Roswell Park for three years.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center ranks among the top 3% of cancer centers nationwide, as assessed by U.S. News & World Report. The Buffalo-based center moved up three spots, to 30, on the media outlet’s annual list of 50 Best Hospitals for cancer and was also recognized as high-performing within two subspecialties: colon cancer surgery and lung cancer surgery. One of only five New York State centers to make the top 50, Roswell Park once again stands as the only facility in all of Western and Central New York to be named a Best Hospital for cancer.

Patrick Emmerling, PhD, MBA, CLP, has been promoted to Director of Technology Transfer and Commercial Development at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. As leader of the department dedicated to supporting Roswell Park inventors and maximizing the impact of their work, he will collaborate with researchers and other colleagues to assess market opportunities, secure intellectual property protection, negotiate partnering and licensing agreements and assist in commercializing Roswell Park innovations. 

A group of 137 cyclists marked the end of their 500+ mile journey across New York State by crossing the Empire State Ride finish line in Niagara Falls, USA.