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Scientists at Columbia have developed a gene-editing tool—using jumping genes—that inserts any DNA sequence into the genome without cutting, fixing a major shortcoming of existing CRISPR technology.
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A new generation of transgender youth and adults is rejecting the traditional binary model of gender identity, says Walter Bockting of Columbia’s Gender Identity Program.
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New compounds that are potent killers of the malaria parasite are undergoing preclinical testing by a global team of investigators, including researchers at Columbia.
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Lee Goldman, who has led the medical school and medical center since 2006, will step down from his senior executive positions on June 30, 2020.
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Events
- Monday, June 17, 2019 to Friday, June 21, 2019(All day)
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In The Media
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The New York TimesJune 12, 2019Dr. Forde joined the Columbia medical college faculty in 1966 and became a full professor of clinical surgery in 1983.
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Science MagazineJune 11, 2019Megan Sykes, an immunologist at Columbia University, has spent years using human fetal tissue to develop a mouse with a human-like immune system.
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The Washington PostJune 10, 2019Elaine Larson is a professor of epidemiology at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and the School of Nursing.
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Cancer
- April 25, 2019
At Columbia, patients with brain cancer will be able to participate in a new type of clinical trial that promises to speed up the development of better drugs for glioblastoma.
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- April 17, 2019
Leading physician and researcher, Lisa Kachnic, MD, will lead Columbia's department of radiation oncology.
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- April 3, 2019
Anil Rustgi, the new director of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about new ideas in cancer research, the best patient care, and the importance of physician-scientists.
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Neuroscience
- May 30, 2019
When we spot new objects, our brains have a remarkable ability to predict how they will feel with surprisingly little information, a new study has found.
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- May 13, 2019
Though few in number, neurons that are created in the brain during adulthood have an outsized impact on mood and memory because of their unparalleled networking and communication abilities.
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- April 16, 2019
Columbia neuroscientists and economists are working together to understand what motivates us to pay attention to certain pieces of information and invest in acquiring them.
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Heart Health
- March 16, 2019
A large clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve performed better than surgery in patients who were good candidates for surgery.
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- March 15, 2019
Martin B. Leon, MD, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology for his contributions to the treatment of heart disease with minimally invasive techniques.
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- March 7, 2019
Data from an ongoing study found that women who had experienced frequent weight fluctuations had more risk factors for heart disease.
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Public Health
- June 14, 2019
Firearm injuries are the second leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents. A team of scientists has proposed a new research agenda, a critical step for reducing pediatric mortality.
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- June 13, 2019
New compounds that are potent killers of the malaria parasite are undergoing preclinical testing by a global team of investigators, including researchers at Columbia.
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- May 29, 2019
Clear Air Taxi legislation more than doubled the fuel efficiency of yellow taxis in New York City and led to a decline in air pollution.
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Campus News
- June 12, 2019
Lorraine Frazier is driven to address health inequities both close to home and around the globe.
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- June 12, 2019
If you need to find inspiration for your team as we gear up for the Epic implementation, look no farther than the ColumbiaDoctors Patient Access Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
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- June 10, 2019
Since 1987, more than $2 million has been collected and distributed by the fund.
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Research
- June 12, 2019
Scientists at Columbia have developed a gene-editing tool—using jumping genes—that inserts any DNA sequence into the genome without cutting, fixing a major shortcoming of existing CRISPR technology.
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- May 22, 2019
A new study of a single-celled organism with 16,000 tiny chromosomes may shed light on a recently discovered feature of the human genome.
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- May 15, 2019
A study shows that one in 7 kidney donor-recipient pairs may have a type of genetic incompatibility that leads to organ rejection.
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