Columbia biomedical engineers have designed a bacteria strain that seeks out solid tumors and safely delivers immunotherapies, resulting in tumor regression in mouse models.
“You don’t have to label to treat,” said Dr. Sharon Oberfield, a professor of pediatrics at Columbia University who co-authored a recent update on the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in adolescents.
Four research teams at Columbia University will share a $2.1 million grant to mount an aggressive effort to identify potential antiviral drugs and antibodies for use against the new coronavirus.
A new Innovation Nucleation Fund from the Department of Pediatrics will provide seed funding to jumpstart six innovative research projects in children’s health.
“It seemed like the relationship starts the moment you have imperfect hearing,” says Justin Golub, the study’s lead author and an ear, nose and throat doctor at Columbia University Medical Center.
This July, Columbia neurologist Mitch Elkind will become president of the American Heart Association, only the second time a neurologist has led the organization.
"Diuretics are recognized as among the best drugs to treat hypertension, but there are no randomized studies to help decide which diuretic is best," said Dr. George Hripcsak of Columbia University.
Hand-washing physically removes the bacteria, both when you rub your hands under the faucet and then when you dry them off with a towel, said Elaine Larson of Columbia University School of Nursing.
