UC Researchers Unravel Important Role of Rb Tumor Suppressor in Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
Samuel Godar, PhD, left, and James Driscoll, MD, PhD, at a dual microscope. CONTACT: Cindy Starr 513-558-3505 [email protected] CINCINNATI—The retinoblastoma (Rb) protein plays a critical role in suppressing the multi-step process of cell migration through the bloodstream, lymphovascular invasion and the metastasis of an aggressive type of breast cancer to the lung, researchers at the […]
UCNI Mourns Passing of James J. Gardner, Philanthropist and Humanitarian
From left, James J. and Joan A. Gardner with Fredy J. Revilla, MD, the Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Chair, in 2012. Photo by University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center Communications Services. The University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute mourns the passing of James J. “Jim” Gardner, a dear friend whose vision […]
Plas Lab Eyes a New Glioma Target with $100k Grant
Dr. David Plas at UC’s Vontz Center for Molecular Studies. Cindy Starr photo. David Plas, PhD, Associate Professor of Cancer Biology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, brings a fresh viewpoint and the mindset of a leukemia researcher to the problem of glioma, a stubbornly aggressive form of brain cancer. He notes that […]
Waddell Center for Multiple Sclerosis Welcomes Dr. Aram Zabeti
Aram Zabeti, MD, in his office on the UC Academic Health Center campus. Photo by Cindy Starr. Aram Zabeti, MD, the new Medical Director of the Waddell Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, has a lot of people to meet. About 1,800 to be precise. Over the next several months […]
Waddell Center for MS Welcomes Dr. Aram Zabeti
Contact: Cindy Starr (513) 558-3505 [email protected] Aram Zabeti, MD, the new Medical Director of the Waddell Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, has a lot of people to meet. About 1,800 to be precise. Over the next several months he will be meeting the Waddell Center’s patients one on one, […]
UC Brain Tumor Center Celebrates a Stellar Weekend
Images from Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure: from left, the Purple People Bridge, emcee Kyla Woods of WLWT News 5, survivor Leslie Oliver and friend, and survivor Dr. Michael Wood. Photos by Cindy Starr / Mayfield Clinic. Thousands of individuals were touched by the glow of camaraderie, compassion and support last weekend during […]
Memories and Hope Stitched Together in Walk Ahead’s New Quilt
Terry Finnerty, owner of Walking Needle L.L.C., with the WalkAhead memory quilt. Photo by Cindy Starr / Mayfield Clinic. Friends of the UC Brain Tumor Center this weekend will unveil the newest addition to the annual Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure: a beautiful T-shirt quilt crafted and donated by Teresa Finnerty of Mason, […]
UC Specialists Embrace Wellness as Integral Component of Brain Cancer Care
CONTACT: Cindy Starr (513) 558-3505 [email protected] CINCINNATI—Self-empowerment through wellness is emerging as a critical part of patient care at the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, one of four institutes of the UC College of Medicine and UC Health. In addition to working with surgeons, neuro-oncologists and radiation oncologists, patients are […]
UC Researcher Embraces Role in Global Study To Improve Brain Injury Treatment
Jed Hartings, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the UC College of Medicine and an expert in spreading depolarizations. Photo by Cindy Starr / Mayfield Clinic. During the next seven years, 38 institutions from around the world hope to answer a basic but nagging question: how best to treat people who have suffered a brain […]
2013 Midwest Brain Tumor Conference Highlights Wellness, Nutrition
CONTACT: Cindy Starr (513) 558-3505 [email protected] CINCINNATI—Wellness and the optimizing of health will be the focus of the 2013 Midwest Regional Brain Tumor Conference, a free educational event for patients, caregivers and family members. The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Miami University Voice of America […]