Events

The Center for Public Health Systems in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health is pleased to invite you to:   Critical Issues in Public Health Law: State Innovation in a Shifting Federal Landscape featuring Massachusetts Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein and New York Health Commisioner James V. McDonald.    States are leading innovation in public health policy amidst a rapidly changing federal environment.  Join us for a unique and timely discussion to explore state leadership in the emerging Northeast Public Health Collaborative and examine the role of state health departments in an evolving health system.   This event is the first in a series of convenings on Critical Issues in Public Health Law hosted by the Center for Public Health Systems. The Center for Public Health Systems is dedicated to addressing complex challenges within public health through rigorous research, policy development, educational programs, and public engagement. Committed to protecting, preserving, and promoting the health of the population, the Center strives to build political and community support for a robust public health infrastructure. Moderated by Professor Magda Schaler-Haynes. The event will be followed by a reception in Riverview Lounge.    

From Theory to Practice: IICD Workshop Series organized by the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics offers Columbia graduate students and postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to build research skills in a focused, hands-on setting. Each 3/4 hour in-person workshop covers a different topic and is led by IICD faculty, research scientists, or postdoctoral instructors. Limited to 15 participants, these interactive sessions combine concise lectures with practical exercises so participants can apply concepts immediately using current tools and methods. Website: https://cancerdynamics.columbia.edu/iicd-workshops Eligibility Open to Columbia researchers only. Research scientists, postdoctoral research scientists, PhD/MSc students, and research staff are welcome to attend. Registration Policy Workshops take place in person and registration is first-come, first-served, limited to 15 participants. By registering, you agree to attend the workshop in full. If you can no longer participate, please email cancerdynamics@columbia.edu as soon as possible so your spot can be offered to someone on the waiting list. Please register only if you are certain you can attend. Upcoming Workshop: "Quantitative Immunology Workshop" (November 19, 2025, 2-5 pm) A key challenge in contemporary quantitative biology is developing adaptive models capable of integrating rapidly evolving experimental systems with the increasingly complex datasets they produce. This workshop will focus on establishing foundational quantitative approaches for understanding and modeling the complexity of our immune system. We will further explore cutting-edge computational methods, including machine learning approaches, to enhance data integration into conventional modeling frameworks and leverage these advances to uncover novel biological insights. Workshop Agenda: Overview of the complexity of the immune system Modeling immune complexity and dynamism Machine learning-based approaches Coding lab: Integrating machine learning with conventional modeling Registration Deadline: November 17, 2025 (5 PM ET) Registration Link: https://fs25.formsite.com/cancerdynamics/IICD-Workshop-Series/index  

WELCOME TO THE ROBERT N. BUTLER COLUMBIA AGING CENTER VIRTUAL SERIES | AI + HEALTHY LONGEVITY Click here for full listing of the Columbia Aging Center "AI + Healthy Longevity" Seminar Series Our current series is dedicated to "AI + Healthy Longevity." The rise of artificial intelligence is set to transform health research, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, accuracy, and efficiency. As AI becomes more deeply integrated into research and healthcare, its applications hold the power to unlock new ways of improving health outcomes across the life course – particularly in later life. From predicting risks to preventing disease and preserving function, the use of AI to promote healthy longevity is only just beginning.  Yet alongside these opportunities come important challenges: ensuring data quality, promoting transparency, and addressing ethical concerns.  The Columbia Aging Center’s 2025–2026 virtual seminar series, AI + Healthy Longevity, will spotlight these critical issues. Through cutting-edge talks by leading experts – from population health to medical sciences –this series will explore how AI is shaping the future of aging research and advancing the quest for healthier, longer lives. Join us ONLINE on November 20 at noon, for the next in a series focusing on the applications of AI in aging. Details and registration link below. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM ET TITLE: AI Powered Therapeutics Discovery for Neurodegenerative Conditions Jianying Hu, PhD Director, HCLS Research Global Science Leader, AI for Healthcare IBM Research VIA ZOOM | REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/CACNov20    

“Benefits and risks of sustained suppression of VEGF-A for retinal/choroidal vascular diseases”   Peter Campochiaro, MD George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience Director, Retinal Cell and Molecular Laboratory Johns Hopkins School of Medicine