The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) brings you the following compilation of the most recent updates and news on research from the academic medical centers in the state. Highlights Researchers at the Academic Medical Center National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants for Research Other Funds for Research in New York State Cancer Variations… Read More
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June 2014 News from the Medical Schools: Research
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) brings you the following compilation of the most recent updates and news on research from the academic medical centers in the state. Highlights Researchers at the Academic Medical Center National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants for Research Other Funds for Research in New York State Cancer Study:… Read More
Time Warner Cable News: Medical Leaders Push For More Research Funding
When it comes to star research scientists, those in the medical field say New York state is lagging behind several other states. Why? Because New York commits far less money to research investments. In March, a delegation of doctors and medical school officials pushed for $100 million. but the state budget delivered less than $1… Read More
Capital New York: In the race for star medical researchers, N.Y. goes slow
In March, many of the state’s most esteemed doctors and medical school officials traveled to Albany to ask for approximately $100 million to recruit and retain top medical research scientists. When the budget came out in April, they found out what they got: $650,000. Read more here. (Capital New York is now POLITICO New York.)
May 2014 News from the Medical Schools: Research
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) brings you the following compilation of the most recent updates and news on research from the academic medical centers in the state. Highlights Researchers at the Academic Medical Center National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants for Research Other Funds for Research in New York State Cancer No… Read More
Mount Sinai Scientists Identify First Gene Linked to Heart Muscle Disease in Children
Scientists at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, along with collaborators at institutions in India, Italy, and Japan, have identified the first gene linked to childhood-onset familial dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), one of the most common heart muscle diseases in children. It is a progressive and potentially fatal heart condition resulting from an enlarged and… Read More
April 2014 News from the Medical Schools: Research
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) brings you the following compilation of the most recent updates and news on research from the academic medical centers in the state. Highlights Researchers at the Academic Medical Center National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants for Research Other Funds for Research in New York State Cancer Gene… Read More
Spinal Cord Injury Research Funding Will Support Science, Bring Hope
Government Relations Committee” The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) congratulate the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo for adding $7 million to the Spinal Cord Research Injury Program (SCIRP) in the 2014-2015 state budget. This funding will support neurological research at New York’s 16 Academic Medical Centers and other research institutions statewide…. Read More
University of Rochester Researcher’s Finding May Lead to New Parkinson’s Treatment
Chris Proschel, Ph.D. from the Biomedical Genetics Department at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and his team of researchers have made an exciting discovery that may lead to a new way to treat Parkinson’s Disease. Using animal models, they found that manipulating certain support cells in the brain may help to repair the… Read More
March 2014 News from the Medical Schools: Research
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) brings you the following compilation of the most recent updates and news on research from the academic medical centers in the state. Highlights Researchers at the Academic Medical Center National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants for Research Other Funds for Research in New York State Cancer Gene… Read More