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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.
Every treatment has a journey of discovery.
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What does it mean to grow up with Down syndrome? The answer can look very different from one child to another. We spoke with Columbia doctors Shaguna Mathur and Jacqueline Steele to discuss what causes Down syndrome, address common misconceptions, and share how early treatments and supportive services can help children thrive. columbiamed.link/4zRN17K
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Contrast enhanced mammography, or CEM, is positioned to help fill a gap in breast cancer screening, particularly for women with dense breasts who could benefit from more sensitive testing, but who may not need, or be able to have, a breast MRI.
Director of the CEM program at Columbia, Dr. Janice Sung, explains what CEM is, the benefits it offers, and what could be next for this new screening approach. columbiamed.link/4suQ7MF
Director of the CEM program at Columbia, Dr. Janice Sung, explains what CEM is, the benefits it offers, and what could be next for this new screening approach. columbiamed.link/4suQ7MF
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Students across the medical center recently gathered to celebrate Homecoming on Haven, which included plentiful food, lively entertainment, ebullient school spirit, and numerous University- and school-sponsored information stations. columbiamed.link/4igwJOA
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Columbia Medicine retweeted
Amyloid fibers are best known as hallmarks of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. But they recently turned up in a surprising place: in sperm, shuttling genetic material. The new research from the @FitzpatrickLab holds potential for gene-editing technologies.
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At 34, Eileen Nuñez faced a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer. Now, after months of treatment @ColumbiaMed/@columbiacancer, she’s training for the NYC Marathon, reclaiming strength and finding a new kind of finish line. 🙌
Her story: columbiasurgery.org/news/eileen-s-…
Her story: columbiasurgery.org/news/eileen-s-…
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Congratulations to neuroscientist @GogosLabZMBBI and @ColumbiaMed physician-scientist Stephen Kushner, whose innovative research advancing the understanding and treatment of mental illness is being recognized by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation @BBRFoundation.
bbrfoundation.org/content/brain-…
bbrfoundation.org/content/brain-…
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center hosted its third annual Mental Health Awareness Event on October 13, bringing together faculty, staff, and students for workshops, integrative health activities, and mental health and well-being resources from CopeColumbia, ColumbiaDoctors, and campus partners. columbiamed.link/3VXBzJo
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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
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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
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.@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
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.@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
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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.
Read more: columbiamed.link/4dU5Hvk
Read more: columbiamed.link/4dU5Hvk
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.@ColumbiaPS' Dr. Janice Sung explains how contrast-enhanced mammograms can help detect breast cancers in women with dense breasts. columbiamed.link/4yn3sId
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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
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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.
Read more: nytimes.com/2026/10/12/bus…
This outstanding achievement recognizes research that has helped shape economic policy worldwide.
Read more: nytimes.com/2026/10/12/bus…
“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 wnturns 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/columbias…
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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
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