Features
medication
Reducing Opioid Prescriptions in Rochester
As recently as the early 2010s, it was standard practice for surgeons to provide 30 to 40 or more opioid pills for common, minimally invasive procedures. Most of these pills, however, would remain untouched, left over in the patient’s medical cabinet or kitchen pantries for potential misuse. A team of researchers led by URMC’s Dr. Jacob Moalem set out to reduce these opioid overprescriptions. Read More
exhibition
Catching FIRE!! in a Rare Books Exhibition
As a result of a collaboration between classes in the English and the History departments, as well as the Rare Books Library at URochester, FIRE!!, a new exhibition, will be on display starting May 4, 2026. Read More
birders log
Birder’s Log: Signs of spring for the bird world
After a long, cold, snowy Rochester winter, spring is slowly making its way back into the city. Days are getting longer, the temperature is warming up, and any snow announced in the forecast isn’t sticking to the ground. Read More
lab
New URMC study discovers antioxidant supplements could increase your risk of cancer
New research conducted by URMC’s cancer researcher Dr. Isaac Harris, who oversees a lab that studies the role of antioxidants in cancer development, showed some of the drawbacks antioxidants can have for your health. Read More
burnout
Meditating my burnout away
As we near the end of the semester and the assignments and expectations begin to pile high, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and dehumanized. Whenever I attempt to do something to relax, such as seeing my friends or taking a walk in the warmer weather, I cannot seem to shake the guilt that accompanies unproductivity. Read More
birds
Birder’s Log: South Florida
South Florida is one of many places in the U.S. where birdlife is both diverse and abundant, and mid-winter through early spring is one of the best times to spot and photograph the different native and migratory birds. Read More
academia
WeBWorK: Where greening-out is good
For those who haven’t experienced the hit of dopamine we now associate with the particular magnificent shade of green WeBWorK will flash across the screen in response to a correct answer, WeBWorK is a web-based homework system designed to provide instant feedback on a variety of problems. Read More
Climate
Spring is coming, but what does that mean?
In colder climates where spring means warmer weather and more sunshine, the first days of spring include getting to say goodbye to heavy layers, spending more time outside, and enjoying the flora and fauna. But, other than the weather, how do you actually define the first day of spring? Read More
director
New CUES Director — Erin Anderson
Anderson’s research — which centers on leadership development and the systems-level changes needed to improve educational outcomes, especially in historically underserved communities — made her an especially attractive candidate. Read More
aging
A look inside the Gorbunova-Seluanov Lab: Studying the science behind aging to improve human health
The Gorbunova-Seluanov Lab, led by URochester’s Doris Johns Cherry Professor of Biology and Medicine Vera Gorbunova, as well as Dean’s Professor of Biology and Medicine Andrei Seluanov, studies the molecular and genetic processes behind aging in different mammals, as this class of animals provides more insight on human aging and health. Read More
