News Archives of 2004
SUNY Upstate researchers look to retinal stem cells for clues to treating vision disorders
January 5, 2004
SUNY Upstate Medical University researchers are conducting a two-phase laboratory study of retinal stem (RS) cells, rare cells that hold promise in treating retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. The study, "Retinal Stem Cell Culture and Characterization," is funded through a four-year $200,000 grant from the Research to Prevent Blindness organization.
SUNY Upstate, Syracuse University researchers develop program to help teachers support the needs of students with cancer
January 5, 2004
Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University are developing a course for school teachers that will provide them with the skills to better support children with cancer in their classrooms. The project is funded through a one-year, $35,000 grant from Hope Street Kids, a children's initiative of the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation.