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.

A milestone in personalized cancer care at @ColumbiaMed 💙 This month, Columbia treated its 500th patient with adaptive radiation therapy, a technology that uses AI to tailor radiation treatment for cancer to each patient’s changing anatomy. Read more: cuimc.columbia.edu/news/ai-powere…

From Jurassic Park to award-winning research, @ColumbiaPS PhD student Andrew Alamban’s curiosity about science has come full circle. We spoke to him recently about his scientific journey and how his current research on fruit flies may have human health implications. columbiamed.link/3WmJRKW

A new framework outlines how cardiovascular risk factors and care needs evolve throughout a woman's life. Dr. Jennifer Haythe, co-director of Columbia's Women's Heart Center, sees this as a change worth celebrating: “For the first time, four major medical groups agree that a woman’s heart health is shaped by every stage of her life, from her first period to menopause.” columbiamed.link/4ksT12q

When deciding between collagen and glucosamine for arthritis management, Dr. Loren Fishman notes that collagen supplementation may be particularly beneficial for older adults, whose natural collagen production can become less efficient with age. columbiamed.link/4yRZ0RV

In a recent feature for The Boneyard Project, Columbia orthopedic surgeon Dr. William N. Levine highlights the pioneering women of New York Orthopedic Hospital and Columbia Orthopedics and the pathways they’ve helped build for the next generation.

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Hundreds of scientists recently attended the inaugural @ColumbiaPS Frontiers in Research Symposium that showcased the most innovative biomedical research conducted at Columbia University. At the end of each day of talks, well-attended poster sessions gave attendees more opportunities to learn from insights across fields and catalyze new research ideas. columbiamed.link/3X16Uep

From Halloween candy to playground falls, dental injuries to front teeth are common in children and teens. While some injuries can wait for a dentist, others need immediate attention. Columbia Dental's Dr. Zaher Jabbour explains which injuries need what kind of care—and how to help prevent accidents in the first place. columbiamed.link/4kuUiGc

A new national study by @ColumbiaMSPH and @BUSPH found that one in 10 LGBTQ+ college students reported discrimination in the past year, increasing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and avoidance of health care. columbiamed.link/4zmGpia

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

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

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

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-…

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.

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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

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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