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14 Apr 2025
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.
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Jun 12
Hearing loss is now recognized as a major public health issue, not simply an inevitable part of aging, says Columbia otologist Dr. Justin Golub. Loss of hearing is strongly linked to health conditions like dementia and cardiovascular disease.
Encouragingly, advances in hearing restoration and a new generation of drug therapies offer hope to millions affected by hearing loss. columbiamed.link/4xhuq4z
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Jun 11
With over 100,000 students enrolled in MD programs, medical schools like @ColumbiaPS are training the doctors who will meet the needs of the American people today and tomorrow.
This Academic Medicine Week, learn how a strong physician workforce #StartsInAcademicMedicine: columbiamed.link/4eD6Yr6
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Jun 11
According to the CDC, 37% of children ages 6–12 and more than 70% of teens fail to get the recommended amount of sleep. To address this widespread issue, researchers at @ColumbiaNursing developed an innovative school-based program designed to improve sleep health among children. columbiamed.link/4e4OdLW
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Jun 10
As the school year winds down and summer begins, many children face the challenge of adjusting to a new routine. Columbia pediatrician Dr. Amanda Esteves shares expert insights on understanding behavior changes, supporting healthy transitions, and helping families navigate the summer months with confidence. columbiamed.link/4bJsOpb
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New findings found that daraxonrasib, a targeted therapy supported by @columbiacancer research, nearly doubled overall survival for patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
The phase 3 trial also found improved progression-free survival and a 60% reduction in the risk of death, offering new hope in the fight against one of the deadliest cancers. columbiamed.link/4ahEfpk
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Congratulations to the 16 Columbia physicians inducted into the Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE) of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons on May 7. columbiamed.link/3Q38Z6M
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Congratulations to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine alumna Dr. Soomin Park on receiving the Henry M. Thornton/SCADA Fellowship Award. The award supports SCADA alumni pursuing advanced dental education and exploring careers in academic dentistry and dental research. columbiamed.link/3PXrQzT
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Hashim M. Al-Hashimi, PhD, has transformed our understanding of DNA and RNA by revealing their dynamic nature, reshaping how scientists study diseases such as HIV and cancer. As a newly elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, learn more about his groundbreaking work. columbiamed.link/3QagMzA
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An early stage of development that occurs before puberty, known as adrenarche, has long been described inconsistently across research and medicine. A new effort by @ColumbiaMSPH epidemiologist Lauren Houghton, PhD, aims to bring greater clarity and consistency to the field. columbiamed.link/43FrDod
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How much sleep is best for healthy aging? A recent @ColumbiaPS study suggests the sweet spot is 6.5–7.5 hours per night. Research found that consistent sleep duration may help support healthier aging across the body's organs.
Read more: columbiamed.link/3Sdv2Il
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A new @ColumbiaPS study has found clues about the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease, revealing how tau filaments get their start. The findings raise the prospect of future Alzheimer’s drugs that could stop the production of the filaments at their source. columbiamed.link/4fU9Q3X
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A new study led by Columbia Cancer’s @TheDoctorIsVin and recent @ColumbiaPS graduate Dr. Varun Sudunagunta reveals how disrupted DNA organization impairs red blood cell development in myelodysplastic syndrome. columbiamed.link/4o4xo8r
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Twelve @ColumbiaPS scientists have been awards up to $100,000 in direct research support from the Schaefer Research Scholars Program, made possible through a bequest from Dr. Ludwig Schaefer. columbiamed.link/4fd1a8O
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New research from @cohesinlab uncovers a key mechanism behind how mutations in STAG2 disrupt normal blood cell formation, offering new insight into how MDS develops and a framework for potential targeted therapies. 🩸✅ cancer.columbia.edu/news/cel…
May 19
Great write-up from @ColumbiaCancer "A cellular wrong turn” on our recent paper in @BloodPortfolio.
🔑Key point: STAG2 doesn’t change how much GATA1 there is—it changes where it can act.
A chromatin accessibility–driven targeting problem.
cancer.columbia.edu/news/cel…
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May 27
Tick season is here, and staying informed can help you act quickly if you’re bitten. For some high-risk bites, preventive treatment with doxycycline may help stop Lyme disease before it starts, says Dr. Brian Fallon, director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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May 26
Osteoporosis happens when bones lose density and their internal structure weakens, making them more prone to fractures. Columbia endocrinologist Dr. Marcella Donovan Walker discusses risk factors, the importance of early diagnosis, and what can be done to protect bone health. columbiamed.link/4ulBOKw
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May 25
RT @Columbia: 🇺🇲 On #MemorialDay, we remember those who died while serving in the United States military, including members of our own Colu…
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May 25
CUIMC Employee Resource Groups recently held an annual summit, with a theme of "CUIMC EnERGize: Connect. Learn. Thrive.
The event encourages ERG leaders and participants to deepen their understanding of CUIMC ERGs, build new connections across departments and communities, and exchange ideas about supporting professional and personal growth through community. columbiamed.link/3R87C70
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May 22
With the help of new, portable MRI brain scanners, @ColumbiaPS scientists are working to ensure more people participate in research and can benefit from the findings. columbiamed.link/4ujdbOn
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May 22
The World Health Organization has declared the current Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak a global public health emergency.
@ColumbiaMSPH/@ICAP_ColumbiaU infectious disease expert Dr. Jessica Justman explains what you need to know about Ebola, including how it spreads, key symptoms to watch for, and what public health officials are doing to reduce the risk of further spread.
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