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Beyond Breast Density: Why Breast Cancer Screening Needs a More Personalized Approach
Dense breast notification laws have given millions of women information, but not always guidance. Columbia researchers explain the current gaps and what a path forward could look like.
Topic
Cancer
Employee Volunteers Bring Commencement to Life
Faculty and staff volunteers bring enthusiasm and positivity to commencement ceremonies, ensuring a memorable celebration for CUIMC graduates and their families.
Topic
Campus News
Stress, BMI, and Hormones Linked to Earlier Puberty in Girls
The findings by researchers at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health may help explain the ongoing trend toward younger age at puberty.
Topic
Public Health
Medical Students Recognized for Standout Research Achievements
Columbia medical students were honored for outstanding research, showcasing innovation across disciplines and highlighting the next generation of physician-scientists.
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Medical School
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Events
CSCI Seminar Series with Dr. Matthias Stadtfeld
Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:30 AM
to
12:30 PM
Venue
Hammer Health Sciences Center, 701 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 401
Understand HPV
Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM
Venue
College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 Amphitheater 1
Situational Awareness
Friday, April 24, 2026
11:00 AM
to
12:00 PM
Venue
Online Event
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In The Media
Experimental treatment brings hope to ALS patients
April 8, 2026
Dr. Neil Shneider, director of the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia, explains how an experimental treatment for a rare genetic form of ALS is giving one patient hope.
Federal Agency Unveils Three Potential Osteoarthritis Treatments
April 8, 2026
A biological total knee implant created by Columbia researchers with the support of ARPA-H is moving into preclinical testing.
Weight-loss treatment is on the verge of a dramatic shift — again
March 20, 2026
Dr. Judith Korner, director of Columbia's Metabolic and Weight Control Center, discusses how newer GLP1 drugs are transforming weight-loss treatment.
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Mental Health
For Teens, Any Cannabis Use May Have Impact on Emotional Health, Academic Performance
December 23, 2025
Even occasional cannabis use is linked to worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, finds a new study led by Columbia University.
Topic
Pediatrics
Columbia Psychiatry Receives $10 Million to Launch the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative
December 22, 2025
The gift from the Essel Foundation will establish the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative, a new program to support the careers of outstanding junior faculty members.
Topic
Campus News
Is Generosity Good for Your Health?
December 8, 2025
A Columbia psychiatrist explains the many benefits of generosity and how even a small gift or gesture can have an outsized impact.
Topic
Mental Health
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Cancer
Chipping Away at Brain Cancer
April 21, 2026
Scientists at Columbia developed a microfluidic chip to test drug responses in living brain tumor slices, revealing how glioblastoma resists treatment and guiding more effective therapies.
Topic
Brain Cancer
Beyond Breast Density: Why Breast Cancer Screening Needs a More Personalized Approach
April 21, 2026
Dense breast notification laws have given millions of women information, but not always guidance. Columbia researchers explain the current gaps and what a path forward could look like.
Topic
Cancer
Training the Next Generation of Clinical Trial Leaders
April 8, 2026
Columbia’s Clinical Trials Training Program brings together voices across clinical research to rethink how clinical studies are designed—and who they serve.
Topic
Research
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in Cancer
Neuroscience
Aging Changes the Brains of People and Mice In Similar Ways
April 8, 2026
The finding by neuroscientists at Columbia and the University of Texas at Dallas opens up new ways to study how genetics, the environment, and other factors affect age-related decline.
Topic
Aging
Antiviral Treatment Fails to Slow Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
December 18, 2025
Some research suggests that herpes infections contribute to Alzheimer’s, but in a clinical trial, antiviral treatment did not slow disease progression in people with early symptoms.
Topic
Alzheimer's
Silicon Chips on the Brain: Researchers Announce a New Generation of Brain-Computer Interface
December 8, 2025
The new implant is orders of magnitude faster and smaller than today’s state-of-the-art brain-computer interfaces, offering an opportunity for more efficacious treatment of neurological conditions.
Topic
Research
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in Neuroscience
Heart Health
How to Start Tracking Your Health with Wearable Devices
April 8, 2026
Overwhelmed by health data? Columbia cardiologists explain how wearables work, what to track, and when to see a doctor.
Topic
Your Health
A New RNA Therapy Could Help the Heart Repair Itself
March 23, 2026
A single shot in skeletal muscle improved the heart’s own ability to protect and heal after a heart attack.
Topic
Research
Can Laughter Help Your Heart?
February 10, 2026
Heart attacks are often preventable. A Columbia cardiologist tells us nine daily habits that drive most heart disease risk—and how joy, laughter, and small lifestyle changes can protect your heart.
Topic
Your Health
View All
in Heart Health
Public Health
Stress, BMI, and Hormones Linked to Earlier Puberty in Girls
April 21, 2026
The findings by researchers at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health may help explain the ongoing trend toward younger age at puberty.
Topic
Public Health
Lancet Retracts Talc Commentary After Columbia Researchers' Discovery
March 26, 2026
The unsigned 1977 commentary, claiming that asbestos-containing talcum powder posed no serious health risks, was retracted after Columbia Mailman historians discovered the author had industry ties.
Topic
Public Health
New Data Platform Tracks the Complex Path to Alzheimer’s
March 23, 2026
With 10 million electronic patient records, the platform will help reveal the web of diseases, behaviors, and environments that precede Alzheimer’s and could transform how dementia risk is predicted.
Topic
Alzheimer's
View All
in Public Health
Campus News
From Big Bird to the Bedside: Sesame Street Producer Starts New Chapter
April 22, 2026
Columbia nursing student Bryce-Loren Walker developed her interest in pediatric nursing after years of creating content for the beloved children's show.
Topic
Nursing
Medical Students Recognized for Standout Research Achievements
April 15, 2026
Columbia medical students were honored for outstanding research, showcasing innovation across disciplines and highlighting the next generation of physician-scientists.
Topic
Medical School
Employee Volunteers Bring Commencement to Life
April 14, 2026
Faculty and staff volunteers bring enthusiasm and positivity to commencement ceremonies, ensuring a memorable celebration for CUIMC graduates and their families.
Topic
Campus News
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Beyond Breast Density: Why Breast Cancer Screening Needs a More Personalized Approach
Dense breast notification laws have given millions of women information, but not always guidance. Columbia researchers explain the current gaps and what a path forward could look like.
Topic
Cancer
Employee Volunteers Bring Commencement to Life
Faculty and staff volunteers bring enthusiasm and positivity to commencement ceremonies, ensuring a memorable celebration for CUIMC graduates and their families.
Topic
Campus News
Stress, BMI, and Hormones Linked to Earlier Puberty in Girls
The findings by researchers at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health may help explain the ongoing trend toward younger age at puberty.
Topic
Public Health
Medical Students Recognized for Standout Research Achievements
Columbia medical students were honored for outstanding research, showcasing innovation across disciplines and highlighting the next generation of physician-scientists.
Topic
Medical School
View All News
Events
CSCI Seminar Series with Dr. Matthias Stadtfeld
Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:30 AM
to
12:30 PM
Venue
Hammer Health Sciences Center, 701 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 401
Understand HPV
Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM
Venue
College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 Amphitheater 1
Situational Awareness
Friday, April 24, 2026
11:00 AM
to
12:00 PM
Venue
Online Event
View All Events
In The Media
Experimental treatment brings hope to ALS patients
April 8, 2026
Dr. Neil Shneider, director of the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia, explains how an experimental treatment for a rare genetic form of ALS is giving one patient hope.
Federal Agency Unveils Three Potential Osteoarthritis Treatments
April 8, 2026
A biological total knee implant created by Columbia researchers with the support of ARPA-H is moving into preclinical testing.
Weight-loss treatment is on the verge of a dramatic shift — again
March 20, 2026
Dr. Judith Korner, director of Columbia's Metabolic and Weight Control Center, discusses how newer GLP1 drugs are transforming weight-loss treatment.
View All In The Media
Browse by Topics
Mental Health
For Teens, Any Cannabis Use May Have Impact on Emotional Health, Academic Performance
December 23, 2025
Even occasional cannabis use is linked to worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, finds a new study led by Columbia University.
Topic
Pediatrics
Columbia Psychiatry Receives $10 Million to Launch the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative
December 22, 2025
The gift from the Essel Foundation will establish the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative, a new program to support the careers of outstanding junior faculty members.
Topic
Campus News
Is Generosity Good for Your Health?
December 8, 2025
A Columbia psychiatrist explains the many benefits of generosity and how even a small gift or gesture can have an outsized impact.
Topic
Mental Health
View All
in Mental Health
Cancer
Chipping Away at Brain Cancer
April 21, 2026
Scientists at Columbia developed a microfluidic chip to test drug responses in living brain tumor slices, revealing how glioblastoma resists treatment and guiding more effective therapies.
Topic
Brain Cancer
Beyond Breast Density: Why Breast Cancer Screening Needs a More Personalized Approach
April 21, 2026
Dense breast notification laws have given millions of women information, but not always guidance. Columbia researchers explain the current gaps and what a path forward could look like.
Topic
Cancer
Training the Next Generation of Clinical Trial Leaders
April 8, 2026
Columbia’s Clinical Trials Training Program brings together voices across clinical research to rethink how clinical studies are designed—and who they serve.
Topic
Research
View All
in Cancer
Neuroscience
Aging Changes the Brains of People and Mice In Similar Ways
April 8, 2026
The finding by neuroscientists at Columbia and the University of Texas at Dallas opens up new ways to study how genetics, the environment, and other factors affect age-related decline.
Topic
Aging
Antiviral Treatment Fails to Slow Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
December 18, 2025
Some research suggests that herpes infections contribute to Alzheimer’s, but in a clinical trial, antiviral treatment did not slow disease progression in people with early symptoms.
Topic
Alzheimer's
Silicon Chips on the Brain: Researchers Announce a New Generation of Brain-Computer Interface
December 8, 2025
The new implant is orders of magnitude faster and smaller than today’s state-of-the-art brain-computer interfaces, offering an opportunity for more efficacious treatment of neurological conditions.
Topic
Research
View All
in Neuroscience
Heart Health
How to Start Tracking Your Health with Wearable Devices
April 8, 2026
Overwhelmed by health data? Columbia cardiologists explain how wearables work, what to track, and when to see a doctor.
Topic
Your Health
A New RNA Therapy Could Help the Heart Repair Itself
March 23, 2026
A single shot in skeletal muscle improved the heart’s own ability to protect and heal after a heart attack.
Topic
Research
Can Laughter Help Your Heart?
February 10, 2026
Heart attacks are often preventable. A Columbia cardiologist tells us nine daily habits that drive most heart disease risk—and how joy, laughter, and small lifestyle changes can protect your heart.
Topic
Your Health
View All
in Heart Health
Public Health
Stress, BMI, and Hormones Linked to Earlier Puberty in Girls
April 21, 2026
The findings by researchers at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health may help explain the ongoing trend toward younger age at puberty.
Topic
Public Health
Lancet Retracts Talc Commentary After Columbia Researchers' Discovery
March 26, 2026
The unsigned 1977 commentary, claiming that asbestos-containing talcum powder posed no serious health risks, was retracted after Columbia Mailman historians discovered the author had industry ties.
Topic
Public Health
New Data Platform Tracks the Complex Path to Alzheimer’s
March 23, 2026
With 10 million electronic patient records, the platform will help reveal the web of diseases, behaviors, and environments that precede Alzheimer’s and could transform how dementia risk is predicted.
Topic
Alzheimer's
View All
in Public Health
Campus News
From Big Bird to the Bedside: Sesame Street Producer Starts New Chapter
April 22, 2026
Columbia nursing student Bryce-Loren Walker developed her interest in pediatric nursing after years of creating content for the beloved children's show.
Topic
Nursing
Medical Students Recognized for Standout Research Achievements
April 15, 2026
Columbia medical students were honored for outstanding research, showcasing innovation across disciplines and highlighting the next generation of physician-scientists.
Topic
Medical School
Employee Volunteers Bring Commencement to Life
April 14, 2026
Faculty and staff volunteers bring enthusiasm and positivity to commencement ceremonies, ensuring a memorable celebration for CUIMC graduates and their families.
Topic
Campus News
View All
in Campus News
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