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Roswell Park Scientists Develop Mobile Application Software for Colon Cancer Survivors

Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers have developed an accurate, individualized post-operative survival calculator and integrated the technology into a mobile application compatible with smartphone technology for oncologists and patients diagnosed with colon cancer.

Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Entolimod May be a Promising Treatment Option for Many Solid Tumors

A collaborative team of researchers led by Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, FACP, of Roswell Park Cancer Institute will share results from the first clinical study of the anticancer effects of the novel agent entolimod at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 51st Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Opens Oncology-Focused Pharmacy

Roswell Park Cancer Institute opened a new specialty pharmacy dedicated to the prescription needs of cancer patients. The pharmacy, located on the first floor of the main hospital near the Sunflower Café, is designed to be a one-stop location providing patients with their oncology-related and supportive medications.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 08:00 am

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American Urological Association Honors James Mohler as AUA 2015 Distinguished Scholar Alumnus

James Mohler, MD, Associate Director and Senior Vice President for Translational Research and Chair of the Urology Department at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center received the 2015 Urology Care Foundation Distinguished Scholar Alumnus Award from the American Urological Association.

Friday, May 22, 2015 - 08:00 am

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New York State: Transforming the Cancer Agenda for the Next Generation

Andrew Hyland, PhD, Chair of the Department of Health Behavior at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is a featured speaker at the New York State Cancer Prevention Summit, Wednesday, May 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in New York City.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Research Draws More Than $6 Million in Recent Grants

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has received $6.19 million in research grant funding, including a five-year, $2.01 million National Cancer Institute grant to Xuefang Cao, MD, PhD, Assistant Member in the Department of Immunology.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 08:00 am

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2015 NYSTEM Meeting Features Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Deputy Director

Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Deputy Director, Executive Director of the Center for Immunotherapy, and Chair of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is a featured presenter during the special consortia of the 2015 annual meeting of the New York State Stem Cell Science Program (NYSTEM), Thursday, May 14 at Rockefeller University, New York, NY.

Monday, May 18, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Supports Inclusion of Electronic Cigarettes in NYS Clean Indoor Air Act

Roswell Park Cancer Institute joined a coalition of leading public health organizations calling for inclusion of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act.

Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Cindy Eller, Executive Director of the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Receives National Service Award for Development Officers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Cindy Eller, the Executive Director of the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, has been named the 2015 winner of the Lisa Considine Service Award.

Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 08:00 am