At Columbia’s School of Nursing, the Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center uses technology to expose students to the emotional and practical challenges of patient care.

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.

A drug given to nearly 10 percent of all pregnant women to prevent severe respiratory ailments in preterm babies also reduces health care costs, according to a new study by Columbia researchers.