Weill Cornell Medicine’s Tweets

Nov 22

A new preclinical study suggests that targeting gene-regulating protein with a drug can slow the growth of mantle cell lymphoma, according to a team led by Dr. Hongwu Zheng and Dr. Jihye Paik (

@paiklab_wcm

) of

@WCMCPathology

and

@WCM_MeyerCancer

. bit.ly/3GA5T2Y

Nov 21

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer and attacks the white blood cells that make infection-fighting antibodies. Results can include an increased risk of infection, anemia and kidney damage. Learn more from our

@WCMMyelomaCtr

experts: bit.ly/3tPpZyo

Nov 18

“Those of us in academia may be curious about starting a company or patenting a discovery, but may not be sure where to start,” said Dr.

@AugustineMKChoi

. Highlights from the Sixth Annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development: bit.ly/3OcY5pH

A team co-led by Dr.

identifies an ultrapotent antibody that neutralizes the Zika virus in a preclinical model. bit.ly/3g1TsCh

Nov 17

Inside the most enigmatic organ of the body lay the answers to diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. In our new magazine, IMPACT, learn how Dr. Conor Liston and his

@WCMPsychiatry

team are leading the way in brain science. Read more: bit.ly/3Af5fnl

NewYork-Presbyterian

Nov 14

Bob danced, soared and tumbled across Broadway’s stages. He lived an active lifestyle, but nearly lost it to #heartfailure. See how the teams at #NYP,

and

@ColumbiaMed

helped him say yes to a new heart, and a new life: bit.ly/3hIcq15 #HowIStayAmazing

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Nov 15

A study led by Dr. Jeannine Gerhardt of

@WCM_OBGYN

and Dr. Madhura Deshpande reveals new insights into how a mutation in one copy of the BRCA1 gene can lead to mutations in other copies of that gene, setting the stage for breast and other cancers. bit.ly/3E9kEqw

Covid Patients Coming Off Ventilators Can Take Weeks to Regain Consciousness

Nov 12

Delayed awakening in comatose COVID-19 patients may be brain protecting itself, according to a team led by Dr. Nicholas Schiff of

@WCM_BMRI

. “If it’s right, it can teach us how to protect and preserve the brain better,” Dr. Schiff says via

@NYTHealth

nytimes.com

A new paper suggests that the combination of the virus and anesthesia plunges the brain into a prolonged state of quiet — like a freshwater turtle in winter.

Teams from

and

receive a $5.7 million grant from

@NIH

and

@theNCI

to fund the development of mRNA vaccines to prevent cancer in at-risk groups. bit.ly/3Em1IpS

Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell

@Cornell_CTL

Nov 11

🗓️

Sixth Annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development

Dean's Office and Enterprise Innovation proudly presents the Sixth Annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development on Monday, 11/ 14, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Belfer Research Building and via Zoom. Register here ➡️

events.weill.cornell.edu

Annual symposium organized by WCM Enterprise Innovation and the Dean's Office on entrepreneurship and drug and device development. This year's keynote speaker is George Church, Professor of Genetics...

Nov 11

From developing a new strategy to detect tumor DNA in a patient’s blood, to tracking the evolution of cancer cells, Dr. Dan Landau (

@landau_lab

) and his team are working to change cancer treatment. Learn more in our new digital magazine IMPACT: bit.ly/3UrgmBY

Nov 10

HIV, once a mysterious disease that took many lives, has become a manageable condition and scientists are closer to finding a cure. In our new digital magazine, IMPACT, learn how our researchers are changing medicine and the future for people with HIV. bit.ly/3GjgShd

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Nov 10

A study led by Dr. Diana K. Morales (

@dianakmoralesg

) and Dr. Yusibeska Ramos (

@Yusibeska

) of

@WCM_OBGYN

illuminates how a common gut bacterium that causes serious infection resists antibiotics and immune defenses and spreads to other parts of the body. bit.ly/3DU0znQ

Nov 10

Join us at the 6th Annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development. Monday, November 14 3 to 5:30 p.m. View schedule and register: bit.ly/3SgNWZl

Nov 9

Using advanced methods, researchers uncover mechanisms that regulate pacemaker ion channels that help control heart rhythm, according to a new study from Drs.

@CrinaNimigean

and Philipp Schmidpeter (

@iHeart_proteins

) of

@WCMAnesthesia

. bit.ly/3huryz1

The brain may be preserving oxygen in comatose COVID-19 patients who take longer to wake up, according to a new theory from Dr. Nicholas Schiff of

and researchers from

and

WCM Lung Cancer

@WCMLungCancer

This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth we’re launching our Twitter channel! Follow us here for the latest updates from the

Christine Garcia, MD, MPH and 4 others

Lung and Thoracic Oncology Program. #LCSM

This National Diabetes Month, take a minute to learn more about the disease, how some simple lifestyle changes can reduce your risk, and how to get tested.

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"Opioid overdoses are now the highest they've ever been," says Dr.

@BruceSchackman

. Weill Cornell Medicine's Dr. Schackman and Dr.

@YuhuaBaoPhD

@WCMPopHealthSci

received an

@NIH

grant to develop strategies to address the national opioid epidemic. bit.ly/3NxXpLf

Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery

@WCMSurgery

Nov 4

Krista was a living liver donor for her cousin Ericka. Learn about their journey at

and

Krista Anthony & Ericka Craig's Story | Dr. Benjamin Samstein | Weill...

under the care of Dr. Benjamin Samstein (

@BenSamstein

), Chief of Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgery. #livingdonor #liverdonation

youtube.com

Learn more about Living Donor Liver Transplantation at Weill Cornell Medicine or to contact us today to schedule an appointment, visit here: https://bit.ly/3...

Weather Or Not: How will unseasonably warm weather affect marathon runners?

Nov 5

With warm temperatures predicted for the

@NYCMarathon

, Dr. Rahul Sharma (

@DrSharma_NY

) of

@WCMEmergency

advises runners to go easy. "Listen to your body. Take it slow. Take breaks. Drink frequently and dress accordingly," Dr. Sharma says via

@ABC7NY

abc7ny.com

With temperatures forecasted to be in the mid-70s, how will the unseasonably warm weather affect runners in the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon?

Nov 4

After falling off the radar, RSV is soaring among children. Our

@WCMpeds

experts answer parents' top questions about this viral respiratory disease.

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197 views

A team led by

has received a $1 million grant from the

@gatesfoundation

to study how countries around the world monitor and report COVID-19 data. bit.ly/3h5eUq0

Nov 3

Congratulations to Dr. Pranita Tamma (

@pranita_tamma

) of

@HopkinsKids

, who was awarded the Gale & Ira Drukier Prize in Children's Health Research. Dr. Tammer's work to improve pediatric health focuses on antibiotic resistance and infection treatment. bit.ly/3FAY4cB

Nov 3

One in five Americans experience mental illness, and people of color or those in the LGBTQ+ community are at higher risk. Discover how

@WCMPsychiatry

experts want to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. bit.ly/3FCHc5s

NewYork-Presbyterian

Nov 2

“As New Yorkers, we develop a certain toughness and endurance.” Nina Rothschild was the victim of a random subway station attack. But she’s back to work and riding the rails thanks to

@NYPDnews

, #NYP and

The Road to Recovery After a Random Subway Attack

surgeons, and her extended care team:

healthmatters.nyp.org

After Nina Rothschild was beaten with a hammer at a subway station, it took a team of specialists — and her remarkable resolve — to get her back on her feet.

Nov 2

A new preclinical study found that a particular dietary fiber known to boost beneficial gut bacteria is linked to allergies and gut defense system against parasites, according to researchers at

and

Nov 2

Researchers focus on two types of special immune cells to understand the link between gut nerves and inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new study from Dr. David Artis of

@WCM_IBD

and Dr. Hiroshi Yano of

@WCMPostdocs

. bit.ly/3NrU53X

Nov 1

Congratulations to Dean

@AugustineMKChoi

on being named a 2022 Power Player in Health Care by

@PoliticsNYnews

and

@amNewYork

. Leaders selected for the list show a deep commitment to improving health outcomes for all New Yorkers. bit.ly/3sRktel

NewYork-Presbyterian

Nov 1

We’re excited to share that #NYP’s exceptional #hearttransplant care, provided at #NYP/

@ColumbiaMed

, is expanding to the

campus on the #UES, with increased access to heart failure services in the region, including #Brooklyn and #Queens: bit.ly/3DZEvtD

Weill Cornell Leukemia

Walk alongside our

#LightTheNight team in Queens on Saturday, 11/5 to support all those affected by #leukemia, #lymphoma, #myeloma & other #BloodCancer. Sign up today: bit.ly/3rP44q9 (cc:

@LLSusa

@LightTheNight

)

In a segment on what to expect during breast cancer screening, a

@WCMRadiology

technician and Dr.

@KatiaDodelzon

guide medical correspondent Dr.

@celinegounder

through a mammogram. Watch below.

Quote Tweet

CBS Mornings

@CBSMornings

Official

This year, breast cancer is expected to kill more than 43,000 women in the U.S. — but early detection is helping more women survive the disease. Dr. @CelineGounder documented her process of getting a mammogram and shares why the measure can be lifesaving.

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Using new computational method, scientists map tissue structure in unprecedented detail. Findings could improve understanding of cell activity and healthy and diseased organ function, says Dr. Oliver Elemento (

@ElementoLab

) of

@WCMEnglanderIPM

. bit.ly/3gKIWPI

Save the date: 6th Annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development. Keynote address by Dr. George Church(

@geochurch

) of

@harvardmed

and

@MIT

Update on Enterprise Innovation by

@JohnPLeonardMD

View schedule and register: bit.ly/3SgNWZl