News Archives of 2007
Lecture series created in memory of beloved dean of students opens Feb. 22
February 19, 2007
Medical students develop lecture series on global health to honor Dean of Students Dr. E. Gregory Keating, who was killed in a glider crash last August.
University Hospital offers less invasive surgery for degenerative disc disease
February 9, 2007
Disc implant, recently approved by FDA, was found in trials to provide patients with better function than those with fusion surgery.
Physician who helped gain passage of child-rearing leave in Calif. to speak
February 8, 2007
Diane Wara, M.D., of UC San Francisco who is recognized for her commitment to improving the quality of life for women in academic medicine, to give Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D., Day Lecture Feb. 21.
SUNY Upstate says governor's executive budget allows opportunities for growth
February 2, 2007
President David R. Smith, M.D., applauds support for research lab renovation and Empire Innovation Program, but greater support for research and cancer center is needed.
Professor awarded $1.45 million NIH grant to analyze genetic interactions of cells
January 30, 2007
Dr. David Amberg's NIH-funded study of the genetic interactions in cells is considered vital to further understanding of human genetic disorders.
SUNY Upstate Medical University raises $484,238 for area human service agenices
January 26, 2007
The Central New York United Way honors SUNY Upstate for its community giving and volunteer leadership support.
End of Life Companion program unveiled
January 26, 2007
University Hospital program puts a specially trained volunteer at the bedside of a dying patient when family or other loved ones cannot be present for the final goodbye.
University Hospital expands financial assistance program to benefit needy patients
January 26, 2007
Hospital seeks to reach greater number of uninsured and underinsured patients who may qualify for free or low-cost healthcare plans or reduction on healthcare bills.
Genesee Grande Hotel makes contribution of $40,000 to Golisano Children's Hospital
January 25, 2007
Contribution, made in goods and services, will name office in children's hospital and provide support for fundraising activities.
SUNY Upstate physician elected president of clerkship directors organization
January 19, 2007
SYRACUSE, N.Y. Tayloe Loftus, M.D., professor of internal medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University, begins her one-year term as president this month of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM), an organization representing teachers of internal medicine to medical students nationwide.