Columbia Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center has been committed to excellence in teaching, research, and patient care since its founding. vagelos.columbia.edu/departments-centers…
- Join us for CICET Winter-Spring seminar series. Seminars will be held monthly on Tuesdays from 9:00–10:00 AM in the Irving Cancer Research Center Auditorium (1st Floor). Our first seminar is Feb 10th with Dr. Sidi Chen from Yale. To learn more: events.columbia.edu/cal/event/ev...
- It's Heart Health month! What commitments are you making to improve your cardiovascular health this month?
- Did you know pancreatic tumors plan their travels? Learn more about this fascinating new discovery: www.cancer.columbia.edu/news/pancrea...
- The Division of General Medicine is home to a large NIH-funded research group. Our programs have long had a focus in chronic disease epidemiology, particularly in the population science of cardiovascular, respiratory, and aging-related diseases & disparities. www.genmed.columbia.edu/clinical-tri...
- Don't miss out! There's still space available for our CME Conference, Glomerular Disease 2026. This pogram covers recent advances in the diagnosis and management of glomerular disease in a one-day course. Learn more here: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Att...
- Great interview featuring the Department's own, Dr. Heedeok Han! youtu.be/iFGz2EsRFvs?...
- Remembering Dr. King today and his powerful reminder that healthcare justice is inseparable from social justice. His vision calls us to keep working toward a world where quality care isn't determined by zip code or background. #MLKDay
- Join us for a wonderful CME in Hawaii: (POCUS) for Nephrology. This course will satisfy the instructional requirements (8 hours CME didactic training, 8 hours CME hands-on course) for the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology for POCUS. Learn more here: bit.ly/4jG8lGB
- Congratulations to Dr. Xuebing Wu in Cardiology. A great new publication in Nature Cardiovascular Research, 'Pathogenetic mechanisms of muscle-specific ribosomes in dilated cardiomyopathy.' Read more here: nature.com/articles/s44161-025…
- Strong Health Goals Include Screenings. A new year is a fresh start for healthy habits. Add preventive screenings to your goals list to help you stay on top of your health.
- Our Columbia Healthcare Innovation Research & Evaluation (HIRE) is utilizing cutting-edge quantitative methods & techniques to spur health innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/44CrYsZ
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine is a center of innovation and excellence for patient care, education, and research. We have several Clinical Trials that are ongoing. Learn about them here: bit.ly/4qm0PCR
- Findings from our Cardiology Department: heart attack rates jump at the holidays. It turns out that some of the same factors that make the season merry—from classic dishes to family travel—also strain the heart and cardiovascular system. Read more here: bit.ly/4pM4XML
- Columbia's new director of hepatobiliary cancers and liver transplant oncology is exploring innovative approaches—including CAR-T therapy—to improve outcomes for patients. Read more here: cancer.columbia.edu/news/aiwu-ruth-he-m…
- Experts predict this year's flu season to be worse than usual—here's why Based on how flu spread in the Southern Hemisphere, we may be in for some pain suggests Infectious Diseases' Marcus Pereira MD in National Geographic Article. Read here: archive.ph/ZU8Gg
- Sick of the Polar Vortex? Ready for some sunshine as you get the latest updates in Internal Medicine? Our CME event will take place in HAWAII! To learn more and sign up: eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/E… Don't forget to bring sunscreen!
- It's National Handwashing Awareness Week! Simple but powerful: proper handwashing prevents infections, stops disease spread, and saves lives. Our infectious disease experts remind you 20 seconds with soap & water is your first line of defense. #HandwashingWeek #InfectionPrevention #CUIMC
- Diabetes affects 37M Americans. Thyroid disorders impact millions more. Our Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism conducts critical research in metabolic disease, hormone regulation, and endocrine cancers. The future of endocrine care starts here. #Endocrinology #DiabetesResearch #CUIMC
- Who is most at risk for holiday heart syndrome? Great article from NYP: healthmatters.nyp.org/what-is-holi...
- Autoimmune diseases affect millions, but answers are emerging. Our Division of Rheumatology is uncovering the mechanisms behind lupus, RA, and other conditions—transforming how we diagnose and treat inflammatory disease. #Rheumatology #AutoimmuneResearch #CUIMC #MedicalScience
- Minimal gene editing required. Read the fascinating development by our Dr. Sykes and team: www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/pig-kid...
- Hope drives our oncology research. Our Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology is developing personalized cancer therapies that target tumors while preserving quality of life. Every patient deserves precision care. #CancerResearch #PrecisionMedicine #CUIMC #Oncology
- Groundbreaking research from our Division of Cardiology is advancing heart failure treatment through AI-powered predictive modeling. Our team is redefining cardiac care for tomorrow's patients. #CardiacResearch #HeartHealth #CUIMCMedicine #MedicalInnovation
- Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Department of Medicine.
- Exciting article featuring the Department of Medicine's own Dr. David Fidock on the importance of developing new drugs to combat malaria. wsj.com/health/pharma/first…
- Congratulations to the Department of Medicine Awardees for the Highly Cited Researcher Awards Class of 2025. Learn more here: clarivate.com/highly-cited...
- Thank you to our Nurse Practitioners! This week and every week, we honor and appreciate the work of nurse practitioners in the Department of Medicine!
- THIS WEEK: 'Multiple Myeloma & AL Amyloidosis: Biomarkers, Complications & Emerging Therapies’ - a virtual program on Friday, November 14, 2025 offering 6.50 ACCME Credits. eventleaf.com/e/amyloidosis2025 #Hematology #Oncology #HemOnc #Nephrology
- Today, we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. At the Department of Medicine, we're proud to serve those who served us. Thank you to all veterans and their families. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #ColumbiaVP
- Need CME credits? Join us for a virtual conference: Infectious Disease 2025 - Current Topics. To learn more and register: eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/E…
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- Immune Altering Drug Hits Cancer in the Stomach: www.cancer.columbia.edu/news/immune-...
- Another great publication from Dr. Tabas' team in Nature Metabolism: "A non-apoptotic caspase-8–meteorin pathway in hepatocytes promotes MASH fibrosis." Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s42...
- Kelley Yan, MD, PhD from our Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases received the Terry Ann Krulwich Physician-Scientist Award. This award is given to an outstanding Mount Sinai-trained alumni physician scientist. Dr. Yan will receive this award at the NY Academy of Medicine in October.
- More than 81 million individuals in the United States currently have one or more type of cardiovascular disease. CBCH's mission is to understand the role of behavioral, psychological, genetic and lifestyle factors in cardiovascular disease. Learn more: www.columbiacardiology.org/research/res...
- The Department's own Dr. Timothy C. Wang discovered a distinct pattern of cancer–nerve interactions between the peripheral nervous system and gastric cancer. Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
- Do you need Continuing Medical Education credits? Our conferences include presentations of the latest research in Internal Medicine from top researchers and clinicians. Learn more here: www.eventleaf.com/c/MedicineCME
- Alvaro Curiel-Garcia, in the Department of Medicine, received the 40 Under 40 in Cancer Research award from the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care. It recognizes the contributions made across the field of cancer by rising stars & emerging leaders under the age of 40. avbcc.org/40-under-40-...
- A Wake-Up Call for Women’s Heart Health: The team designed an all-female study, in part because women have historically been excluded from cardiovascular studies & because women are at higher risk for poor sleep. Read about this great study here: www.vagelos.columbia.edu/about-us/col...
- Congratulations to Dr. Saunders, Dr. Cullaro, and Dr. Gabre on their phenomenal work- it deserved to be recognized! www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/four-vp...
- Join us in-person or virtually for LUPUS: Current & Future Breakthroughs. September 12, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (ET). Register here: www.eventleaf.com/e/LUPUS2025
- The Most Vicious Cycle of All: Cardiac PTSD. Donald Edmondson, PhD, MPH of our Executive Director, Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health (CBCH) is featured in this great article: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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- Featured in @npr.org the Department's own @m-pst-ongephd.bsky.social and 5 eating habits that can help you sleep better at night. Read more here: www.npr.org/2025/05/19/n...
- Studying for the boards? Need credits? Need MOC? Our virtual Internal Medicine conference from June 9-13, 2025 offers 52.00 ACCME, ANCC, AAPA & International EACCME Credits and covers all the major subspecialties. Learn more here: www.eventleaf.com/e/InternalMe...
- In a new publication, Drs. Steers, Gharavi and colleagues performed genetic and immunological studies of IgA nephropathy and demonstrated a new role of aberrant O-glycosylation in the pathogenesis of IgA Nephropathy. Read more here: www.jci.org/articles/vie...
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- CCME director Dr. Lydia S. Dugdale published an article in the NY Times on the Medical Aid in Dying Act awaiting action in the NY State Senate: "There Are Ways to Die With Dignity, but Not Like This." Read more here: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/o...
- To all of our nurses, thank you for all that you do. We appreciate you not just this week, but every week of the year.
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