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.
Diana Mejia, the inaugural vice president for student and campus services, shares how community building is the key to transforming the experience of being at CUIMC.
The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has launched a $50 million center to study congenital heart disease in children, the school announced Thursday.
Many women connected to CUIMC have made deep and lasting imprints over the years. Meet some of the remarkable clinicians, educators, scientists, and alumni from throughout history.
"We've known for a long time that people who have higher levels of education tend to live longer lives," said Mailman School of Public Health associate professor of epidemiology Daniel Belsky.
