Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Columbia University Irving Medical Center Columbia University's Medical Center provides world-class leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, patient care, and community service.

Situated on a 20-acre campus in the Washington Heights community of northern Manhattan and comprising roughly half of Columbia University's nearly $3 billion annual budget, Columbia University's Medical Center provides world-class leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, patient care, and community service. This page contains general information about health care topics. Yo

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A new study led by Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dr. Aaron Viny and recent Columbia University Vagelos Co...
05/29/2026

A new study led by Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dr. Aaron Viny and recent Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate Dr. Varun Sudunagunta reveals how disrupted DNA organization impairs red blood cell development in myelodysplastic syndrome.

A new study reveals how disrupted DNA navigation leads to impaired red blood cell development in myelodysplastic syndrome

05/28/2026

Columbia Mailman mourns the passing of David Rosner, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociomedical Sciences and History.

A renowned scholar, mentor, and advocate for social justice, Dr. Rosner dedicated his career to uncovering the human impact of environmental and occupational harms and advancing health equity through research, teaching, and public engagement.

His legacy lives on through the generations of students he mentored, the communities he fought for, and the lasting contributions he made to public health and history.

Read more about his legacy and impact: https://ow.ly/ZQst50Z4VAw

Twelve Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons scientists have been awards up to $100,000 in dire...
05/28/2026

Twelve Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 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.

The annual awards are granted to distinguished VP&S scientists exploring new directions in their research and to visiting international faculty.

Tick season is here, and staying informed can help you act quickly if you’re bitten. For some high-risk bites, preventiv...
05/27/2026

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.

🔗 https://columbiamed.link/4tKmR3x

Osteoporosis happens when bones lose density and their internal structure weakens, making them more prone to fractures. ...
05/26/2026

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.

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. Learn its risk factors, diagnosis, and how to build stronger bones with ColumbiaDoctors expert Dr. Marcella Walker.

CUIMC Employee Resource Groups recently held an annual summit, with a theme of "CUIMC EnERGize: Connect. Learn. Thrive. ...
05/25/2026

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.

This year’s CUIMC Employee Resource Group (ERG) Summit, highlighting professional growth and interpersonal connection, offered opportunities for both inspiration and collaboration.

With the help of new, portable MRI brain scanners, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons scient...
05/22/2026

With the help of new, portable MRI brain scanners, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons scientists are working to ensure more people participate in research and can benefit from the findings.

With the help of new, portable MRI brain scanners, Columbia scientists are working to ensure more people participate in research and can benefit from the findings.

05/22/2026

The World Health Organization has declared the current Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak a global public health emergency.

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.

Read more at the link in bio.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our newest doctors! On May 20, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons celebrated the Class of 2026’s graduation with friends and families. 🎓💙

The ceremony honored 136 students who received MD degrees from and 61 students who received PhD degrees in biomedical sciences from Columbia’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

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