Upstate Medical University

SUNY program aims to boost entrepreneurship in region

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:33:58 +0000

The SUNY Research Foundation will give funds to several of its institutions to help foster entrepreneurship, including the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and Upstate Medical University.

Researchers to gather in Syracuse to discuss emerging threat of Dengue fever

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:17:52 +0000

Biomedical researchers from across the world will converge in Syracuse Friday to discuss a disease that is usually associated with tropical climates. Dengue fever, which is one of the leading causes of illness and death in the tropics, has turned up in the United States.

Events like Boston Marathon bombing can have psychological effect on everyone

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:19:55 +0000

Central and northern New York may be hundreds of miles from Boston, but there is still a psychological fallout for people in this region and across the country from the marathon bombing and subsequent manhunt.

Research study could lead to new test for colon cancer

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:34:08 +0000

Researchers at Upstate Medical Center are helping in a nationwide study that could change the way people are screened for colon cancer, and the potential to change the way one of the most dreaded medical screening tests is used.

Local health experts promote workplace wellness programs

Ellen Abbott — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:34:00 +0000

Stickley, Audi and Co. could be a poster child for workplace wellness. The 900 employees at the Manlius furniture making company lost a collective 2,600 pounds during its last round of a Biggest Loser contest, inspired by the popular TV show.

Upstate Medical to work with other universities on MS treatment

Kate O'Connell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:00:32 +0000

A consortium of three upstate medical schools is to receive $12.1 million in funding to try to create a treatment for people living with multiple sclerosis.