News Archive for 2017
Upstate is one of 39 institutions to share $2.2 million St. Baldrick's grant
December 8, 2017
Grant will provide Upstate patients with access to clinical trials.
Upstate researchers tracking infant development and 'tummy time'
December 8, 2017
Placing an infant on its stomach for the purpose of developing physical strength is considered an important tool for proper development.
Cancer-fighting technology being installed in advance of Radation Oncology opening
November 27, 2017
The TrueBeam Radiotherapy System, will be the feature of Upstate Radiation Oncology opening in Oneida in mid-January.
NIH's Dr. Nora Volkow to speak via videocast at Addiction Symposium Nov. 28
November 27, 2017
Presentation by Volkow, one of the nation's foremost authorities on drug addiction, will be followed by Upstate experts and others discussing addiction issues, including cocaine cravings.
The Nappis provide Upstate Foundation and Upstate Medical University with largest gift in history
November 18, 2017
The $8-million dollar gift from Sam and Carol Nappi of Jamesville, N.Y., will support the creation of an eight-floor, 360,000 square foot health and wellness complex at Upstate Medical University.
Austin-Ketch named Dean of the College of Nursing
November 14, 2017
Tammy L. Austin-Ketch, PhD, FNP, BC, FAANP, clinical professor and assistant dean of the MS/DNP programs at the University of Buffalo's School of Nursing, has been named dean of the College of Nursing at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Cans for Cancer
October 28, 2017
Volunteers fill another truck load of bottles and cans dropped off at DestinyUSA for the Cans for Cancer drive Oct. 23. Proceeds from event will benefit cancer care and research programs at American Cancer Society, Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Fund of CNY and the Upstate Cancer Center.
Katherine Beissner tapped to lead College of Health Professions
October 28, 2017
Beissner has served as interim dean of the college since December 2016, She was a former member of the Ithaca College faculty.
Kids' cancer experts from across NY gather for first time to talk collaboration
October 28, 2017
Thruway cancer conference takes its name from key cancer centers that dot NY's major highway from Albany to Buffalo.