Supriya Mohile, the Philip and Marilyn Wehrheim Professor in the Department of Medicine, whose research sheds light on the underrepresentation of older adults in cancer trials, says that although studies have gotten better about not restricting on the basis of chronological age, older adults are still underrepresented due to eligibility criteria that favor fitter patients. “We don’t do a good job assessing fitness for older patients with cancer,” says Mohile. “Sometimes we see older people in the clinic, and one doctor might say, ‘Oh, you’re 80. You’re too old for this clinical trial,’ even when they’re pretty fit and they don’t have a lot of other things going on.”
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In this year’s eyeglasses collection event, the University collected a record-breaking 4,265 pairs of glasses, which have been donated for reuse by people around the world. Congratulations to Social Work and Patient & Family Services for winning “Most Glasses Collected” and Health Information Management for “Most Eye-Catching Collection Box.” The eyeglasses collection event is run annually by the Sustainability Office and will be held again next spring. Read more about the 2025 collection.
Online tuition waiver application available for summer 2025
The online tuition waiver application for the summer 2025 semester is now open in myURHR Workday. To submit your application, log into Workday, click on “Benefits and Pay” on the homepage, and then “Employee Tuition Waiver Application” under “Suggested Links.” All applications must be received within 30 days of the course start date.
Thinking about childcare options for summer?
Eligible employees can use their free premium Care.com membership to search for safe care options. Care.com features CareCheck—an annual background check required for all care providers on the site—as well as resources and tools to help parents evaluate risk and stay savvy about safety. Visit the Family Care website for eligibility information and access.
Faculty development colloquium in health professions
This annual colloquium brings together faculty, educators, and healthcare professionals to share best practices. The day features a plenary session and panel discussion, workshops, and poster presentations. Learn more and register to attend on Wednesday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pilot funding to advance research on how the environment influences health
Up to $50,000 in funding is available for research investigating how environmental factors influence health. Multi- and transdisciplinary projects are particularly encouraged. Preliminary proposals are due July 18; full proposals are due September 15. Open to University faculty. Collaborations with Environmental Health Sciences Center members and the Institute of Human Health and the Environment affiliates are encouraged. Email rebecca_ruston@urmc.rochester.edu for proposal submission questions.
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