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Suzanne N. Haber, PhD, a neurobiologist at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).

UR Medicine’s primary care network has significantly increased its lung cancer screening rates, according to a recent study published in NEJM Catalyst.

Laurie Athans has been named Chief Nursing Officer at Golisano Children’s Hospital, following her interim tenure in the position.

Brooke Coburn, assistant managing optician at Flaum Eye Institute, was on her way to work in the Town of Sparta on September 11, 2025, when she encountered a fatal accident…

UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital has been recognized in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings for its performance in four pediatric specialties: Neonatology (#45), Neurology…

Experts from the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) have reaffirmed the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation in a commentary published in JADA, The Journal…

Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, a prominent pediatrician and a leading figure in breastfeeding science, died in October 2025 at the age of 101.

Jin Xiao, DDS, PhD, a professor at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, has been named associate dean for Oral Health Education at the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine…

Strong Memorial Hospital, part of UR Medicine, has introduced the latest generation of the da Vinci surgical system, becoming one of the first hospitals in Upstate New York to do…

Adela Planerova, DDS, MS, has been appointed as the first chair of the Special Needs Dentistry Department at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH), part of the University of…

A recent study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Center for Health + Technology has found that a combination of growth hormone and testosterone is safe, well-tolerated, and…

Cancer of the pancreas remains the deadliest among major cancers, with its ability to spread and resist treatment attributed to both factors within the cancer cells and their surrounding environment.

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 8 will showcase these former City of Rochester area high school standouts.

These former City of Rochester area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Sept. 1.

These former City of Rochester area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Aug. 25.

A recent pilot study by the University of Rochester Medical Center and Wilmot Cancer Institute suggests that women aged 65 and older, including those in their 90s, can safely return…

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have introduced a new autonomous educational system designed to address challenges in surgical training.

Researchers at the University of Rochester’s Center for Musculoskeletal Research have identified a key cell population that may influence how tendons heal after injury.

This week in City of Rochester history.

When a child faces a diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell disease, or a genetic blood disorder, a bone marrow transplant may be considered as part of their treatment.

After experiencing a broken arm, Nadine Poormon was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that affects plasma cells.

The University of Rochester and its Wilmot Cancer Institute have partnered with four other research centers in New York to create the Empire State Cellular Therapy Consortium.

Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) at the University of Rochester has been awarded a $2.1 million federal grant to enhance dental care in underserved communities and expand training for…

UR Medicine and the American Heart Association are collaborating to offer hands-only CPR training to fans attending the Buffalo Bills Training Camp from July 23 through August 7 at St.…