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Our Sense of Shared Purpose

November 6, 2023

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of welcoming those gathered for the second annual CUIMC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Summit.

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Campus News
Afternoon of Science Series: Department of Physiology & Cellular Biophysics

November 6, 2023

Several faculty members from the VP&S Department of Physiology & Cellular Biophysics gave presentations at the latest in the medical school’s Afternoon of Science series.

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Afternoon of Science
Attacking the Roots of Pancreatic Cancer

By Alan Dove

November 6, 2023

A new mouse model may be critical for understanding the most aggressive types of pancreatic cancer and finding ways to prevent its growth and recurrence.

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Cancer
Diabetes Drug for Prostate Cancer? Columbia Study Provides Clarity

November 6, 2023

Studies exploring metformin’s power to prevent prostate cancer progression have been inconclusive. Columbia research now shows that the drug has promise, but only for specific patients.

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Prostate Cancer
Long a Bipartisan Effort, a Program to Fight Global HIV Is Stuck in Washington Gridlock(link is external and opens in a new window)

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USA Today

November 4, 2023

Editor's Note: Wafaa El-Sadr is executive vice president for Columbia Global and the founder and director of ICAP at the Mailman School of Public Health.
8 Questions with Jeffrey Shaman, Columbia Climate School’s Interim Dean

November 3, 2023

Shaman, a professor at the Mailman School of Public Health, was named interim dean of the Columbia Climate School in July 2023.

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Campus News
Opioid Disorder Treatment: First Three Weeks Forecast Success

November 2, 2023

A newly developed prediction model may be able to calculate the risk of opioid relapse among individuals in the early stages of medication treatment—as early as three weeks into therapy.

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Mental Health
Can Brain Ultrasound Treat Addiction? A Cocaine Study May Hold Answers.(link is external and opens in a new window)

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The Washington Post

November 2, 2023

For certain mental health conditions, “ECT is remarkably effective,” said Diana Martinez, a professor emerita of psychiatry at Columbia University.
The Death Rate for Babies in America Rose for the First Time in 20 Years(link is external and opens in a new window)

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The Wall Street Journal

November 1, 2023

“If you’re worrying about putting food on the table, your prenatal care appointment isn't going to be your top priority,” said Rebecca Carlin, assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University.
CUIMC Update - November 1, 2023

November 1, 2023

View the CUIMC Update, a weekly e-newsletter featuring medical center news and the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and trainees.

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Campus News