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Thermodynamic prediction of RNA cellular activity from sequence via conformational ensembles: Cell cell.com/cell/fulltext/…!

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

Right - and yet the WH is still trying to prevent NIH from sending out funding! This is the best investment we make with public funds! fiercebiotech.com/research/despi…

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

@iannisaifantis1 @nyugrossman Congrats on a spectacular work!

After almost 13 years I am stepping down from the helm of the Department of Pathology @nyugrossman. It was a privilege and a pleasure to contribute to the creation of one of the most exciting Pathology Departments in the US and to work with fantastic colleagues, pathologists, research scientists, staff and trainees. During this exciting period, the department of Pathology almost tripled its faculty numbers, clinical and research (grant) revenue and invested heavily in a state-of-the-art molecular pathology lab, the growth of molecular microbiology, the expansion and automation of our clinical labs, and the integration of new digital and artificial intelligence tools that are redefining how our pathologists diagnose disease. We are now one of the few departments with ~100% slide digitization and a fully digital sign out. At the same time, the department’s research profile has increased significantly with the recruitment of leaders in the areas of immunology, cancer biology, computational science as well as world-renowned pathologists and physician-scientists. On a personal level, I was blessed to be thrown in deep water early in my life and bet on the talent and brilliance of colleagues who helped me set the foundation for a truly integrated and modern Pathology Department. I remain here to aid the transition of leadership, excited to spend more time in my own research laboratory and soon take up new challenges...@NYUGSOM_Path

Excited to share this review article that I wrote. Neurobiology of Social Touch - go.shr.lc/4csGwQz

.@UCLA_Law honored its former dean Jennifer Mnookin by creating the Jennifer Mnookin Chair in Law. Her leadership here expanded student access and grew UCLA Law’s national impact. Wishing her the best as the next president of @Columbia University.

2nd- or 3rd-year PhD student? Applications for @hhmi_science's #GilliamFellows Program open 9/1! Robust dissertation support, an incredible community of scientists, tailored professional development (for you *and* your thesis advisor), & so much more. bit.ly/4qQArRh

🚨 Today in @Nature, we report GEMINI—a genetically encoded intracellular memory device that writes cellular dynamics into tree-ring-like fluorescent patterns within cytoplasmic protein assemblies.[1/n] nature.com/articles/s4158…

Congrats to all the winners and especially Zach Walsh and his mentor Ben Izar! fredhutch.org/content/www/en… via @fredhutch

Sensitive CAR T cells redefine targetable CD70 expression in solid tumors | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… Really promising and potentially paradigm changing development on CAR T therapy. Congrats to the team!

Enhancer dynamics and cellular architecture in the human spinal cord sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Congrats on a tour de force study!

Come on join us! We are searching for the next technical associate to join our lab ~Summer 2026. This could be a great position for someone who is graduating this spring and is looking for 2 more years of research experience before starting their PhD: careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/clie…

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I want to celebrate the brilliant minds shaping the future of discovery. Science should be open, collaborative, and bold. That starts with empowering every voice. At the @AllenInstitute, women in STEM lead impactful research across neuroscience, cell biology, and immunology, driving breakthrough discoveries and inspiring the next generation to dream big. From the Education Lab to the bench to the boardroom, they are shaping the future of scientific discovery. Cheers to the innovators, the explorers, and the role models paving the way for a more inclusive and impactful scientific community. #IDWGS #WomenInScienceDay #AtAllenInstitute

Congrats to both- excellent scientists!

A norovirus outbreak has forced the postponement of an Olympic women’s hockey game between Finland and Canada. Columbia gastroenterologist Dr. Ava Anklesaria provides guidance on how to prevent it and what to do if you get it. columbiamed.link/46FWZeo

With the recent announcement that a @nyknicks player will undergo surgery for a sports hernia, @ColumbiaMed hernia surgeon Dr. Dina Podolsky explains what a sports hernia is, how it’s treated, and what recovery typically looks like. @KnicksMuse @sny_knicks @KnickFilmSkool

Karolin Luger - Vilcek Foundation vilcek.org/prizes/prize-r… For all of us in the chromatin field, Karolin's work transformed our lives. Congrats!

Aashish Manglik - Vilcek Foundation vilcek.org/prizes/prize-r… So cool to see the man who elucidated the first mammalian OR structure, become part of the Vilcek family! Congrats Aashis!

On behalf of Deans at #ColumbiaMed, we are excited to welcome Jennifer L. Mnookin as @Columbia's next President, effective July 1, 2026. We look forward to working with President-Designate Mnookin to further advance our missions of education, research, patient care, and community engagement. We’d like to also extend our deepest gratitude to Acting President Claire Shipman for her partnership and support for our medical center over the past 10 months. We’d also like to thank the Presidential Search Committee for their dedication and diligence in identifying an outstanding leader for our University. Read more: columbiamed.link/468kpe4