Columbia Department of Medicine

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! We have a great opportunity for Faculty & Staff of Columbia & NYP to get screened for colon cancer.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️CUIMC faculty and staff: the Department of Medicine and Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases are holding space in their schedules for you this March at our 51st St., Milstein, and One Westchester locations. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4azXcUS

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Dr. Irobunda, Vice Chair of Faculty Development at Columbia's Department of Medicine, whose work focuses on faculty advancement, health equity, and community engagement. Proud to have leaders like him in our community. 🖤 #CUIMC #BlackExcellence

Join us for for ANCA-Vasculitis 2026: Diagnosis, Treatment & Comprehensive Care of Patients a free conference, 4.50 ACCME Credits Available. To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/3ZZ4sDF

💓 free heart health screenings at columbia tomorrow!
feb 19, 10am-2pm @ milstein heart center. drop in anytime for:

free BP & glucose checks
cardiology expert talks
yoga/meditation
pet therapy 🐕
healthy snacks & prizes
Open to all columbia folks. no RSVP needed—just show up!

#HeartHealth

Join us for a heart health screening event! This Thursday in the Riverview Terrace from 10am-2pm. Learn more here: events.columbia.edu/cal/event/ev...

Congratulations to Shah Rukh Ali, MD & Ryan Hideki Moy, MD, PhD for winning ASCI / Young Physician-Scientist Awards. To read more, click here: the-asci.org/controllers/...

Join us for a Heart Health Month Screening Event: events.columbia.edu/cal/event/ev...

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...

YouTube video by PIX11 News Health Matters: Polycystic kidney disease

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: https://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: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44161-025-00761-8

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.

Columbia Healthcare Innovation Research and Evaluation (HIRE) The goal of HIRE is to utilize cutting-edge quantitative methods and technique to spur health innovation and to provide comprehensive evaluation of new healthcare technologies.

Our Columbia Healthcare Innovation Research & Evaluation (HIRE) is utilizing cutting-edge quantitative methods & techniques to spur health innovation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44CrYsZ

Clinical Trials in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at Columbia is home to groundbreaking clinical trials that are changing the face of pulmonary care.

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: https://bit.ly/4qm0PCR

Heart Attack Rates Jump at the Holidays—Lower Your Risk Hospitals often see a spike in patients with heart attacks and cardiac emergencies during the holidays. A Columbia expert offers tips to prepare for—and possibly, prevent—heart-related emergencies.

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: https://bit.ly/4pM4XML

Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD: Bridging the Lab and the Clinic to Transform Liver Cancer Care Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD talks about how she’s bridging the gap between lab and clinic, expanding liver cancer clinical trials, and improving outcomes for patients with liver cancer.

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: https://www.cancer.columbia.edu/news/aiwu-ruth-he-md-phd-bridging-lab-and-clinic-transform-liver-cancer-care

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: https://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: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=AfuwytowBJvJKnsRFKEuog%3D%3D

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

What is Holiday Heart Syndrome? A cardiologist explains why cardiac complications spike during the holidays, and how to celebrate without compromising your heart health.

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

Pig Kidney Transplant Approach Designed by Columbia Immunologists Reduces Rejection The study provides the first long-term immunologic monitoring of a pig-to-human kidney xenotransplant.

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