Neuroradiologist Ajay Gupta has been named chair of the Department of Radiology at Columbia University and radiologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/CUIMC.
The Afternoon of Science series at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons continued Nov. 16 with presentations from Department of Microbiology & Immunology faculty members.
Milestones included a cake competition to kick off the anniversary year, a historic Match Day, the first Velocity ride to end cancer, a generous gift, and a new name for the medical school.
Three staff members—one from CUMC administration, one from the School of Nursing, and one from the College of Dental Medicine—were recognized for their teamwork.
The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, newly renamed in honor of Roy and Diana Vagelos, will replace loans with scholarships for medical students with financial need.
One student's research could inform the development of an HIV vaccine. Theodora Karagounis also has gained experience caring for patients at Columbia's student-run clinics.
Columbia University and NYP announced today that Florence Irving and her late husband, Herbert Irving, have given $700 million to the two institutions to dramatically advance research and clinical programs for the treatment of cancer.
A physician-scientist at Baylor University has been named to lead pediatrics at the College of Physicians & Surgeons and Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital at CUMC.
A chair has been named for the new Department of Emergency Medicine in the College of Physicians & Surgeons. Angela Mills, MD, also will be director of emergency services for the Columbia campus of NewYork-Presbyterian.