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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.

Match Day 2026 at @ColumbiaPS 🩺💙

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#MatchDay2026! We're so excited to introduce the newest members of our department. Congratulations and welcome to our #radiology family! #Match2026

What leads to Alzheimer’s disease? A new Columbia Mailman–led study analyzes nearly 10M patient records to see how health conditions, lifestyle, and environment interact over time to shape dementia risk—aiming to spot risk earlier and improve prevention. @CUEpidemiology @ColumbiaMed ow.ly/M6A550YvUGo

Health care is increasingly embracing AI to support research, ease staff workload, and improve patient care. Columbia cardiologist Dr. Pierre Elias (@PierreEliasMD) is exploring its potential to detect heart disease that might otherwise go undiagnosed. columbiamed.link/4uckmIy

A new #ColumbiaMed and @ColumbiaMSPH study found that benzodiazepine treatment declined among U.S. adults between 2018 and 2022, with the steepest drop among adults ages 56 and older. The researchers examined age-specific trends in benzodiazepine use and the extent of concurrent treatment with other CNS depressants. columbiamed.link/4lwhlig

One year after his first-ever colonoscopy revealed colorectal cancer at 45, Pat Driscoll shares the importance of early colorectal cancer screening- even if you feel healthy. @ColumbiaMed / @ColumbiaSurgery cancer.columbia.edu/news/pats-stor…

When @columbiaps researcher Joshua Weiner isn’t performing surgery, he’s in the lab working to help patient's immune systems accept transplants. We recently spoke with him about how his research could transform intestinal transplantation. columbiamed.link/40GeqtQ

It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek! We are part of s an international campaign to celebrate the wonders of the mind and brain. Join us for free public events! 🧠✨ zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/brain-awarenes…

If you haven’t had the flu this winter, you probably know someone who has. To help understand and combat this year’s flu season, @ColumbiaMSPH's Stephen S. Morse, PhD explains how flu spreads, why this year is worse, and what prevention habits work best. columbiamed.link/46K42F5

The Plastic Detox is out now on @netflix featuring expert commentary from Jasmine McDonald, PhD —@ColumbiaMed /@ColumbiaMSPH epidemiologist on the dangers of microplastics in the home. Learn more about everyday carcinogens influencing your cancer risk. cancer.columbia.edu/news/everyday-…

A new @columbiaps study finds that closely examining the APOL1 gene in Black kidney disease patients can yield more accurate diagnoses than current protocols. This insight will matter even more as new APOL1-targeted treatments emerge. columbiamed.link/47iNTXx

A @ColumbiaMSPH study found that tropical cyclones are linked to increased rates of drug-related deaths up to three months after the storm passes—particularly in higher-income, White communities and among younger populations. columbiamed.link/40pGP7h

We are pleased to share that HICCC’s Community Outreach and Engagement Office has appointed two new assistant directors—Lauren C. Houghton, PhD, and Melissa P. Beauchemin, PhD, RN. 👏 @ColumbiaMed @ColumbiaNursing @ColumbiaMSPH Read the announcement > cancer.columbia.edu/news/hiccc-com…

Spectrum NY1 News recently featured @ColumbiaBME @ColumbiaUEIL & Dr. Stergios Zacharoulis @ColumbiaMed, highlighting their ongoing collaboration applying innovative focused ultrasound methods in the clinic. Summary: bit.ly/4dhG2wW Full segment: bit.ly/4bjYdzn

A team of @ColumbiaPS researchers have been awarded an up to two-year $8.7 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to create genetic tests to speed the diagnosis of patients born with defects in the lymphatic system. columbiamed.link/3OSZ42M

Allen Hospital has a new home online! 💻 Proudly serving Washington Heights & Inwood as part of @ColumbiaMed . Visit us: vagelos.columbia.edu/departments-ce… #AllenHospital #WashingtonHeights

Cancer screening rules are changing. Are you up to date? @ColumbiaMed / @ColumbiaMSPH doctors say the right testing plan still depends on your personal risks and medical history. magazine.columbia.edu/article/cancer…

Can a “living drug” cure autoimmune disease? New research building on CAR-T therapy breakthroughs, pioneered by Columbia’s Dr. Michel Sadelain, suggests that the patient’s own immune system can be reprogrammed to fight its own rogue cells. columbiamed.link/4rVwyfd

Roughly 1.4 million New Yorkers battle with food insecurity. Columbia’s Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center's (@nbdiabetes) Dr. Ileana Vargas and Kaylee Seekon, RD discuss the basics of food insecurity, tips for eating healthy on a budget, and resources for accessing nutritious food. columbiamed.link/4u6jPrw