The University of Rochester (N.Y.) has received a $2 million donation from Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss earmarked for geriatric fracture care research.
The donation has established the Hansjörg Wyss Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Stephen Kates, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, will lead the research funded by the donation.
Dr. Kates practices at the Center for Musculoskeletal Research at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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