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Two from Upstate awarded grants to further breast cancer research

Mira Krendel, PhD, is studying Myosin 1e, a key player in tumor invasion and metastasis. Juntao Luo, PhD, is researching breast cancer brain metastases that occur in one-third of patients diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.

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Upstate partners with ENSPICE Children’s Foundation to address nutritional needs of young victims of natural disasters


Upstate will test the effectiveness of an ECF product to meet the required dietary allowance of nutrients for disaster victims in Ecuador, Haiti, and Africa.

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Upstate’s fourth-year medical students meet their match


2017 Matchin’, a video parody of Bruno Mars’ 24k Magic featuring Upstate’s fourth-year medical students, was a highlight of the Match Day celebration.

New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, MD, JD, third from left, toured campus as part of his visit to Upstate Medical University March 21 to host the Commissioner’s Medical Grand Rounds, which examined the topic of Baby Boomer Health. Visiting the Upstate Cancer Center with Zucker are, from left, Ajeet Gajra, MD, professor of medicine; Upstate President Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD; and Jeffrey Bogart, MD, professor and chair of the Radiation Oncology and interim director of the Upstate Cancer Center.