Science & Technology
New Type of Neutrino Oscillation Confirmed
The new finding could help explore a fundamental question of science – why is the universe made up almost exclusively of matter, when matter and antimatter were created in equal amounts in the Big Bang?
New Cancer Imaging Technology Shows Promise
A new imaging technology that combines ultrasound and laser technologies has been shown to be highly effective in identifying prostate cancer
Madagascar No Longer an Evolutionary Hotspot
Daniel Scantlebury calls Madagascar “an ideal evolutionary laboratory” for studying species formation because it has long been isolated and geologically stable relative to other regions.
Friedman Honored in Beijing
Eby Friedman, Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was honored for a career of consistent, exceptional, and original technical contributions in circuits and electrical systems.
URMC Researcher Awarded Novartis Prize
The prize was awarded for Tim Mosmann and Robert Coffman’s research on how the body responds to different invaders.
Brain’s ‘Garbage Truck’ May Hold Key to Alzheimer’s
Researchers point to a newly discovered system by which the brain removes waste as a potentially powerful new tool to treat neurological disorders.
Socioeconomic Status Impacts Pain Control
Patients in moderate to severe pain in U.S. emergency rooms are less likely to receive opioid pain medications if they are black, Hispanic, poor, or have less education.
Cancer Researchers Awarded $2M
A pair of grants from the American Cancer Society will support improving patient-centered care and communication, and researching mutations during early stages of liver cancer.
Engineering Students, Docs Team Up
The University is launching the Center for Medical Technology and Innovation to connect physicians with biomedical engineering faculty and students who can help develop product prototypes.
Golisano Orthopaedics Ranks ‘Best’
For the fifth consecutive year, Golisano Children’s Hospital’s orthopaedic specialists have earned a place among the Best Children’s Hospitals listing by U.S. News & World Report.