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Gary R. Morrow, PhD, MS, a longstanding leader at the University of Rochester Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute and a visionary credited with building the science around easing cancer symptoms and side effects such as nausea, died on July 7, 2026, at age 82, of pneumonia complications after coping with prostate cancer for 16 years. Witty and accomplished, Morrow had a deep commitment for “helping good people through lousy times,” as he liked to say.

CRISPR technology could augment treatment of immune cold cancers that don’t respond to immunotherapy Key Findings Prostate cancer is often resistant to immunotherapy, dubbed “immune cold” because it doesn’t attract immune cells to help destroy the tumor. Researchers developed a new CRISPR‑based tool that changes how prostate cancer cells make a specific protein, helping the immune system see and attack the tumor.

US Senator Charles Schumer: “With this whopping $15 million National Science Foundation award, the future is bright for research, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge laser technology in Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier—led by the University of Rochester. I created the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program in my CHIPS & Science Law with Upstate NY’s world-renowned universities, world-class workforce, and innovation ecosystem in mind.

A prosthodontist specializes in restoring damaged, worn, or missing teeth with treatments such as crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, and dental implants. Smile makeovers combine cosmetic and restorative treatments to improve the appearance, comfort, and function of your smile, tailored to your individual needs. Restoring your smile can make it easier to eat, speak, and smile with confidence while supporting your long-term oral health.

A new way to prepare doctors for difficult conversations

Key Findings: Muscle stiffness in myotonic dystrophy may be more than a symptom—it may also contribute to the muscle damage caused by the disease. In a mouse model of myotonic dystrophy, eliminating muscle stiffness improved muscle strength, muscle health, and many abnormal changes in gene activity. The findings suggest that treatments targeting muscle stiffness could complement new RNA-based therapies being developed for myotonic dystrophy.

While you were sleeping: URochester reshapes the science of sleep

Teens need about nine hours of sleep each night for optimal learning, mood, and safety, but most are not getting enough. A shifted biological clock and increased screen use make it harder for teens to fall asleep early, even when they are tired. Consistent sleep routines and healthy habits, including regular bedtimes and a cool, dark sleep environment, can significantly improve sleep quality. How much sleep do teenagers really need? Sleep is about much more than avoiding grogginess.

Key Findings: University of Rochester Medicine researchers developed a new gene therapy platform that uses the brain’s natural glymphatic transport system to deliver therapeutic genes broadly throughout the brain while targeting key support cells called glia. By helping gene therapies bypass the blood-brain barrier and reduce exposure to other organs, the approach could make future brain treatments safer and more effective.

With the score tied late in a University of Rochester men’s soccer match, midfielder Milos Bisenic ’27 lines up a free kick near the top left corner of the penalty area, about 30 yards from the goal. Two defenders are blocking a straight shot and the goalkeeper is well-positioned. Bisenic signals he’s ready to take the kick. One moment, the ball is sailing out of bounds, the next, it’s curling into the top right corner of the goal.