Top Stories
-
Andrea Califano and Jordan Orange of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for their contributions to medical science.
Topic
-
For the second year, Velocity, Columbia's Ride to End Cancer raised more than $1 million for cancer care and research.
Topic
-
The discovery of genes that control eye growth gives researchers critical information in the search for drugs that can prevent nearsightedness, the world’s most common eye disorder.
Topic
-
Scientists at Mailman have found that emissions from gas station vent pipes are 10 times higher than estimates used to determine how close schools and playgrounds can be situated to the facilities.
Topic
Events
- Thursday, July 19, 2018 to Friday, July 19, 20191:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Venue
Online - Tuesday, September 18, 2018 to Monday, December 3, 201812:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Monday, October 15, 2018 to Monday, October 22, 20183:00 PM to 5:00 PM
In The Media
-
Source:
Inside Higher EdOctober 16, 2018Rita Charon, a Harvard University-trained physician with a Ph.D. in English literature, is the founding chair and professor of medical humanities at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
-
Source:
U.S. News & World ReportOctober 16, 2018These can include intestinal issues such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, unintentional weight loss, nausea, and vomiting, says Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl of Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
-
Source:
Reuters HealthOctober 15, 2018But it’s entirely possible that doctors sometimes throw in some education about sex when giving the vaccine, said Susan Rosenthal of Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Browse by Topics
Cancer
- October 12, 2018
For the second year, Velocity, Columbia's Ride to End Cancer raised more than $1 million for cancer care and research.
Topic
- October 11, 2018
A new study shows how certain cells ‘cheat’ during cell competition to eliminate their neighbors and take over tissues; the findings could point toward new strategies for treating cancer.
Topic
- September 28, 2018
Sarah Urke and Barbara Trencher, Columbia physical therapists and Velocity participants, developed an exercise program for cancer patients.
Topic
Neuroscience
- October 17, 2018
Columbia researchers are using cryo-electron microscopy to examine the tau proteins that pile up in the brains of people with Alzheimer's and gain new insights into how tau drives disease progression.
Topic
- October 2, 2018
A new mouse study from Columbia neuroscientists suggests that activity, not rest, speeds recovery after brain injury.
Topic
- September 10, 2018
Research from Columbia neuroscientists shows that a previously held bias can be set aside so that the brain can apply logical, mathematical reasoning to the decision at hand.
Topic
Heart Health
- September 24, 2018
A study led by Columbia researchers found that a minimally invasive technique to repair the mitral valve improved two-year survival for certain heart failure patients.
Topic
- August 27, 2018
A new study led by Columbia's Mathew Maurer found that tafamidis reduced deaths from transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, a type of heart failure.
Topic
- June 26, 2018
For women, even mild sleep problems can raise blood pressure, finds a new study.
Topic
Public Health
- October 16, 2018
Speed cameras rank among the most cost-effective social policies, saving both money and lives, according to research conducted at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health.
Topic
- October 4, 2018
Scientists at Mailman have found that emissions from gas station vent pipes are 10 times higher than estimates used to determine how close schools and playgrounds can be situated to the facilities.
Topic
- September 6, 2018
A CUIMC study found that during the 2016 presidential election Republicans made gains in counties with more "deaths of despair."
Topic
Campus News
- October 15, 2018
Andrea Califano and Jordan Orange of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for their contributions to medical science.
Topic
- October 3, 2018
The man who's changing the future of medical education in America—P. Roy Vagelos, MD’54—shared his inspiration and goals with Columbia Magazine in the diner once owned by his immigrant parents.
Topic
- September 12, 2018
This fall, Rita Charon, MD, PhD, will receive the federal government's highest honor for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities.
Topic
Research
- October 11, 2018
A new study shows how certain cells ‘cheat’ during cell competition to eliminate their neighbors and take over tissues; the findings could point toward new strategies for treating cancer.
Topic
- October 9, 2018
The discovery of genes that control eye growth gives researchers critical information in the search for drugs that can prevent nearsightedness, the world’s most common eye disorder.
Topic
- October 5, 2018
Community health workers may be able to help youths with sickle cell disease live healthier lives, according to a new study from Columbia's School of Nursing and Department of Pediatrics.
Topic
