Gardner Center Researchers Publish Results of Parkinson’s Studies
Alberto Espay, MD, MSc, on the UC Academic Health Center campus. Photo by Cindy Starr for UCNI. Contact: Keith Herrell (513) 558-4559 [email protected] As a disease with no known cure at present, Parkinson’s disease is the focus of numerous research efforts worldwide. Researchers at the UC Neuroscience Institute’s James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family […]
For Janis, Parkinson’s Clinical Trial Was a Life-Changer
Don and Janis Yelton are grateful for a clinical trial that has allowed them to enjoy their golden years. Photo by Cindy Starr. When Janis Yelton gratefully enrolled in a ground-breaking study at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, one of four institutes of the UC College of Medicine and UC Health, she was wracked […]
Another Reason To Lose Weight? Obesity May Be Risky for Your Hearing and Brain
Ravi Samy, MD, at the UC Academic Health Center. Photo by Cindy Starr. Supporting evidence of a possible link between obesity and the spontaneous leakage of cerebrospinal fluid through the ear is presented by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, one of four institutes of the UC College of Medicine and UC Health. […]
A Surprise DAISY Award for ‘Mama Berra,’ the Singing Nurse
Judy Berra, RN, and thankful patient Mark Barr, the UC Bearcat who was severely injured in a September car crash. Photo by Cindy Starr. She was his nurse, but he called her “Mom.” She meant that much to him. Day after day she monitored his slow recovery in the UC Neuroscience Institute’s intensive care unit […]
Joseph Broderick Named Director of UCNI
Joseph Broderick, MD, photo by UC Academic Health Center Communications Services. Contact: Keith Herrell 513-558-4559 [email protected] Joseph Broderick, MD, has been named Director of the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI) effective Jan. 1, 2014. Dr. Broderick, who has served as UCNI research director, will assume the new position as John M. Tew, MD, who […]
2013: A Year for Welcomes, Tributes, Caring and Thanks
The physicians, researchers, managers and associates of the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, one of four institutes of the UC College of Medicine and UC Health, extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all of our friends who have supported our tripartite mission throughout 2013. With your help we have continued to build upon our efforts […]
Regulation of Cancer-Causing Protein Could Lead to New Therapeutic Targets
Atsuo Sasaki, PhD, in his lab at the Vontz Center for Molecular Studies. Photo by Cindy Starr. Contact: Katie Pence 513-558-4561 [email protected] CINCINNATI—Researchers with the Cincinnati Cancer Center (CCC) and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute have discovered a new regulation for the cancer-causing protein KRas that may help with the development of targeted therapies […]
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy To Curb Anxiety during the Holidays
From Thanksgiving to the New Year, a bustling stream of family gatherings, office parties and high expectations fill most hearts with joy. But for some people – and maybe more people than you think — the holidays bring untold levels of anxiety. An introverted personality, an inability to say no to relatives or colleagues, age-old […]
UC Selected as National Center for New Stroke Trials Network
University of Cincinnati Stroke Team. Photo by UC Academic Health Center Communications Services. CONTACT: Keith Herrell 513-558-4559 [email protected] CINCINNATI—The University of Cincinnati (UC) has been selected as the national coordinating center for a new National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) clinical trials network, highlighting UC’s ongoing key role in federally funded stroke research. […]
UC to Join International Traumatic Brain Injury Research Collaboration
Opeolu Adeoye, MD, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Photo by UC Academic Health Center Communications Services. CINCINNATI—University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers will begin enrolling patients in the spring of 2014 in an international, multi-site research project to better understand traumatic brain injury (TBI). The five-year project, funded by an $18.8 million National Institutes […]