Dr. Fins is serving a a two-year term during which time he will guide efforts to encourage and inspire research and dialogue on the responsible use of advances in brain science.
Many faculty and staff from the WDOM participated in the 2021 New York City Marathon held on November 7. The WDOM congratulates them on their efforts and a race well run!
These findings have opened a window into the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as insights into a rare syndrome in which the SATB2 gene is disrupted.
Lectures were provided by WDOM faculty and keynote speaker, Dr. Drew Weissman, who played a major role in critical discoveries that allowed for the mRNA platform to be used in developing vaccines against SARS-CoV.
The researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 triggers an inflammatory antiviral response in the adipose tissue (body fat) and causes its dysfunction.
Although 2020 was impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic, the WDOM remained steadfastly dedicated to its tripartite mission, which is centered around clinical care, biomedical research, and education.
Dr. Phillips conducts research focused on health inequities in racial and ethnic minorities. An integral part of her practice is bridging her clinical practice with that of her research efforts in the management of obesity.
The new Center is well-positioned to become a world-renowned leader for scientific discovery in translational and molecular discovery related to the pathogenesis and treatment of metabolic disease.
Drs. Morales and Gonzalez were celebrated at WHEDco’s 2021 Benefit and Ballgame Heroes Honorees event. WHEDco (Building a Greater Bronx!) provides a wide array of beneficial social services to the community.
WDOM is continuing to integrate and align resources to sustain a culture that incorporates best practices and innovation to improve work-life balance, career satisfaction, mental health, and physician engagement.
