More than 200 employees participated in the CUIMC Team Relay Marathon, where teams of two to eight runners took turns running a combined 26.2 miles on The Armory’s 200-meter indoor track.
Jonathan Dworkin, PhD, professor of microbiology & immunology at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
More than 150 applicants accepted to Columbia’s medical school visited campus last week to get a look at what they can expect if they choose to attend VP&S.
"Dentistry combines science, art, finesse, and communication," says Yumna Piracha, DDS'18. "It's my way of using my knowledge and skill to better serve the community."
Emily Weidenbaum found her path to medical school through Columbia's Postbac Premed Program. Her exposure to women's health at VP&S led her to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology.
Working in a student-run asylum clinic during medical school "gave me glimpses into the incredible challenges that asylum seekers face,” says Fatimah Alkhunaizi, MD'18.
“I knew from my first visit that the school wasn't just educating nurses but also future leaders, scholars, and advocates in health care,” says Kent Haina, MS'18.
The All of Us Research Program seeks to enroll 1 million Americans into one of the world’s largest and most diverse data sets for precision health research.
The new Wellness Center in Manhattanville—directed by CUIMC physicians Olajide Williams and Sidney Hankerson—offers a host of programs for improved health.
Lorraine S. Symington, PhD, the Harold S. Ginsberg Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.