Hachung Chung’s curiosity about the immune system is now leading her to delve into a longstanding question: Why is the brain so prone to inflammation in the absence of pathogens?
The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is a thriving institution, setting national and global standards for advancing biomedical research, patient care, and medical education.
A study by Columbia researchers found that prenatal exposure to general anesthesia is associated with a 31% increased risk of being diagnosed with a behavioral disorder during childhood.
Just before turning 40, Larry Abbott switched from physics to theoretical neuroscience. Now, a few decades later, his contributions to brain science have been recognized with the 2024 Brain Prize.
Columbia neuroscientists have uncovered evidence for a new form of collective sensing that appears to enable elephantnose fish to extend their perceptual reach.
From Staten Island to Northern Manhattan, Columbia's Cancer Center works side by side with the communities it serves, putting research into action through programs that address critical needs.
“Prisons are located in hotter places because the idea of incarcerated people suffering from heat fits the punishment ethos of the US system,” said co-author Robbie Parks of Columbia University.
