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A significant amount of #research takes place in universities, “where doctors, scientists, and engineers make critical discoveries that lead to treatments people use every day," says James McKiernan, MD, CEO of ColumbiaDoctors.
Every treatment has a journey of discovery.
Columbia pediatrician Dr. Edith Bracho Sanchez says she often sees parents delay vaccinating their children rather than explicitly refuse vaccination, a trend she believes can do more harm than good. "Most parents have never watched a baby struggle through pertussis or rotavirus or seen a child hospitalized with complications of measles." columbiamed.link/4BbueG2
While first-generation clocks put biological age testing on the map, Columbia epidemiologist Dr. Daniel Belsky says second- and third-generation clocks are more useful for predicting long-term health outcomes. columbiamed.link/47Rx2Lj
.@ColumbiaNursing celebrated 140 first-year Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students on October 16 at a ceremony where faculty members cloaked them in their white coats for the first time. columbiamed.link/489nhrG
.@ColumbiaMSPH and NYU School of Global Public Health researchers found that people with dementia who were overweight or obese at the time of diagnosis had a significantly lower mortality risk than those of normal weight, even after adjusting for factors such as other chronic conditions, smoking, and demographics. columbiamed.link/4jzjBGK
Congratulations to five @ColumbiaPS faculty members who were recently elected to the National Academy of Medicine among this year’s class of 100 new members.
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Innovation in orthopedic surgery is about more than smaller incisions, it’s actually about better outcomes.
@OrthoColumbia's Dr. Bonnie Chien shares her approach to balancing new techniques and technologies with anatomy, safety, and surgical judgment.
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For many, exposure to forever chemicals may come from their kitchen tap. Thankfully, a team of Columbia and City College scientists are building a “biohybrid” device that will help municipal water systems detect the levels of forever chemicals and monitor their removal. columbiamed.link/4y9xzmd
Cachexia affects many people with advanced cancer and is a major contributor to cancer-related illness and death. Now, researchers at @columbiacancer have identified an unexpected molecular pathway in fat cells that helps drive this condition. columbiamed.link/4hvJvtI
In his recent The Boneyard Project feature, Columbia orthopedic surgeon Dr. William N. Levine highlights the pioneering women of New York Orthopaedic Hospital and Columbia Orthopedics and the pipeline they’ve helped build for the next generation. columbiamed.link/4rUs1uw
Emergencies can happen with little warning, but having some essentials ready can make an unexpected evacuation more manageable. Columbia emergency medicine physician Dr. Erica Olsen shares the medical items every household should pack in their go bag, plus additional considerations for those with chronic health conditions. columbiamed.link/4rZm1AF
With the influenza virus circulating, Columbia primary care doctor Kaylan Christianer says, “it’s a sign that now is an excellent time to get a flu shot.” because the vaccine takes about two weeks to reach full effectiveness. columbiamed.link/4hR8YxX
.@ColumbiaPS' Dr. Janice Sung explains how contrast-enhanced mammograms can help detect breast cancers in women with dense breasts. columbiamed.link/4yn3sId
National Hispanic Heritage Month, always resonates deeply and widely across the medical center. And this year’s celebration, energized by its theme, “Unidos, Somos Mas: Together, We Are More,” was no exception. We highlighted a few of CUIMC’s 2026 Hispanic Heritage celebrations. columbiamed.link/4zqvZNT
Congratulations to Columbia political economy professor Michael Woodford for winning this year's Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.
This outstanding achievement recognizes research that has helped shape economic policy worldwide.
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“I offer my deepest congratulations to Michael Woodford on this tremendous honor. What a tribute to his groundbreaking work alongside Robert E. Hall that has fundamentally reshaped the theoretical foundations of stabilization policy and provided us with the tools to navigate economic upturns and downturns more effectively.” —Columbia University President Jennifer L. Mnookin.
Professor Michael Woodford is the 16th Columbian to receive the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. He shares the honor this year with Robert E. Hall for their research on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization: news.columbia.edu/news/colum…
ALT A headshot of Columbia University Professor Michael Woodford with text that reads: "Michael Woodford Wins 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics."
Could smartphones become part of the solution to teen depression? New @ColumbiaPsych research found that artificial intelligence can analyze smartphone data to predict emerging depressed moods, potentially paving the way for just-in-time interventions. columbiamed.link/3VyxCKQ
Cachexia, a serious condition marked by profound weight loss, muscle wasting, and fatigue, affects many people with advanced cancer and is a major contributor to cancer-related illness and death. Now, researchers at @columbiacancer have identified an unexpected molecular pathway in fat cells that helps drive this condition. columbiamed.link/4hvJvtI
Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Grip strength can help predict frailty, a major risk factor for falls and difficulty with everyday activities. According to director of the Robert Butler Columbia Aging Center at @ColumbiaMSPH's Dr. Linda Fried, poor grip strength “can be a marker of just general conditioning that is associated with a lot of diseases.”
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Members of the #ColumbiaMed community joined hundreds of physicians, scientists, and patients from across the country on Sept. 17 for the annual Rally for Medical Research on Capitol Hill, meeting with legislators and advocating for continued investment in medical research.
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Governor Kathy Hochul recently declared a State Disaster Emergency amid a surge in measles cases across rural and upstate communities. Columbia infectious disease specialist Dr. Irene Frantzis explains how measles affects the body, causing serious, sometimes fatal, complications. columbiamed.link/4y8DkRh
El Niño, a recurring climate pattern, is already reshaping the Pacific. @ColumbiaMSPH professor Dr. Jeffrey Shaman explains why there’s still time to prepare for what’s ahead.
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