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February 2003 News Archive

Friday, February 28, 2003

SUNY Upstate holds third annual Career Expo March 8

SUNY Upstate Medical University, one of the area’s largest employers, will hold its third annual Career Expo Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Institute for Human Performance (IHP), 505 Irving Ave., Syracuse. Parking is free in the lot... read more

Wednesday, February 26, 2003

Scientist wins research award for prostate cancer cell study

M. Saeed Sheikh, M.D., Ph.D., a research scientist at SUNY Upstate Medical University whose study may lead to more effective and less toxic therapies for prostate cancer, was named a Sinsheimer Scholar by the Alexandrine and Alexander L. Sinsheimer Fund.... read more

Monday, February 24, 2003

SUNY Upstate nutrition professionals awarded certification

Four nutrition professionals at SUNY Upstate Medical University were awarded certification from the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification Inc. (NBNSC) after passing a comprehensive written examination. Certifications were awarded to Konstanin... read more

Thursday, February 20, 2003

Medications carried in ambulances are not always stored at proper temperatures, study finds

Medications carried in ambulances to be given to patients in need of emergency care were found in some cases to be stored at unacceptable temperatures, according to a study conducted by researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University. The study findings... read more

Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Prosthesis designer wins key alumni award from SUNY Upstate Medical University

Leonard Marmor, M.D., who designed and developed the Marmor Modular Knee prosthesis, has received SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Outstanding Alumnus Award. Marmor, who is widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of joint replacements, has held... read more

Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Debra Buchan, M.D., named Outstanding Young Alumna of SUNY Upstate Medical University

Fayetteville physician Debra Buchan has received the Outstanding Young Alumna Award from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Buchan, who is an internist and associate professor of medicine at SUNY Upstate, earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate in... read more

Tuesday, February 11, 2003

N. Barry Berg, Ph.D., of SUNY Upstate Medical University appointed to United States Medical Licensing Examination committee

N. Barry Berg, Ph.D., has been appointed to the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) committee. The appointment was made by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).... read more

Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Ran Anbar, M.D., of SUNY Upstate Medical University wins award for paper highlighting hypnosis as treatment for chronic condition

Ran Anbar, M.D., of SUNY Upstate Medical University has received the Roy M. Dorcus Award for Best Clinical Paper on Hypnosis from The Society for Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis. Anbar’s paper dealt with self-hypnosis for management of chronic dyspnea... read more

Tuesday, February 11, 2003

SUNY Upstate epidemiologic study to examine prevalence of osteoporosis in women, girls with disabilities

Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University have launched a major clinical trial that may offer new insight into the onset of osteoporosis among women with disabilities. The study, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will examine... read more

Monday, February 10, 2003

Fayetteville-Manlius High School hockey team remembers Patrick Cole with donation to 'Little Gifts for Life'

The Fayetteville-Manlius High School hockey team has donated a signed Syracuse Crunch jersey and T-shirt to benefit the Little Gifts for Life Auction, the annual charity event that supports University Hospital’s Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood... read more

Friday, February 7, 2003

Adrienne Smith, Pharm. D., earns certification in oncology pharmacotherapy

Adrienne Smith, Pharm. D, an oncology clinical pharmacist and assistant professor of medicine and pharmacology at SUNY Upstate Medical University, has earned national certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties in Oncology Pharmacotherapy.... read more

Thursday, February 6, 2003

Patricia Numann, M.D., to speak on the ‘Feminization of Surgery’ Feb. 12

Patricia Numann, M.D., will present SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Elizabeth Blackwell Day lecture, “The Feminization of Surgery,” Wednesday, Feb. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Weiskotten Hall Medical Alumni Auditorium, 766 Irving Ave., Syracuse. ... read more

Wednesday, February 5, 2003

Children's Miracle Network presents Father/Daughter Valentine Ball Feb. 13

The CNY Children’s Miracle Network will present a Father Daughter Valentine Ball Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Drumlins, 800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse. The event is open to girls aged 4 to 12 and features music, a silent auction, cookies... read more

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

Kara Kort, M.D., is named Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Kara Kort, M.D., assistant professor of surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University, has been named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Kort received the honor during the College’s recent annual Clinical Congress, held in San Fransicso. Kort... read more

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

SUNY Upstate moves ahead with plans for children’s hospital

SUNY Upstate Medical University underscored its commitment to bringing a children’s hospital to Central New York today (Feb. 4) with a wide-ranging announcement detailing plans to open centers for children’s surgery and neurodevelopmental pediatrics.... read more

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

SUNY Upstate to open Center for Children’s Surgery

A new surgery center just for children will be established at University Hospital. The surgery center, officials say, is a key part of University Hospital’s plans to build a children’s hospital for Central New York. SUNY Upstate’s Center for Children’s... read more

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

SUNY Upstate to open Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics Center

SUNY Upstate Medical University will open a special center bringing together a team of medical experts who will offer families and their children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism and other disorders highly specialized medical care... read more

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

Mary Ann Shaw to head Children’s Hospital Steering Committee

Mary Ann Shaw, one of Central New York’s most influential community members, has been named to head a special panel that will guide the creation of a children’s hospital for Central New York. Mary Ann Shaw will serve as chair of the Executive Committee... read more

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