Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

2022 Fellow Award in Research Announced at Medicine Grand Rounds

2022 Fellow Award
This award was initiated by Dr. Ralph Nachman in 2002 to recognize outstanding research during fellowship training.

WDOM’s 6th Annual Research Retreat Day Hosts Leader in RNA and Vaccine Research

2021 research retreat
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.

Dr. Lo and Colleagues Publish Key Findings on COVID-19 and Insulin Resistance

Dr. James C. Lo
The researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 triggers an inflammatory antiviral response in the adipose tissue (body fat) and causes its dysfunction.

Dr. Martinez and Colleagues Highlighted in NYP’s Advances Newsletter: Multipronged Management of Interstitial Lung Disease

With more than 200 pulmonary disorders that fall under the umbrella of ILD, patient evaluation, proper diagnosis, and determining the best treatment is of the utmost importance.

Fund for the Future Awards Announced: Advancing Research Careers of Junior Faculty

The Fund for the Future award supports selected junior faculty during the crucial period of career development spanning completion of research training through the early years of their first faculty position at WCM.

Dr. Martinez Publishes Key Findings in JAMA on Treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Using a Novel Trial Design

Dr. Fernando Martinez
IPF develops when the lungs become damaged or scarred, making it difficult to breathe. Researchers have long been searching for a better mechanistic understanding of IPF that could lead to better treatment.

WDOM Faculty Across Many Divisions Accepted to the 2020-2021 Class of LAMP

A development program for junior faculty, LAMP provides participants with critical tools to accomplish their primary career goals as academicians in the field of medicine.

Dr. Dana Zappetti Appointed as Vice Chair for Clinical Operations in the Weill Department of Medicine

Dr. Dana Zappetti
In her new role, Dr. Zappetti will be focused on advancing ambulatory programs across the WDOM, working to ensure the best use of space and resources to meet the growing needs of patients at WCM and NYP.

2020 Fellow Award in Research Announced at Medicine Grand Rounds

Initiated in 2002, the award is given to fellows within the Weill Department of Medicine who have performed outstanding research. This year's finalists were presented at Medicine Grand Rounds on June 17.

On the Frontlines of COVID-19: Key Guidelines Published in the New England Journal of Medicine

Transmission electron microscope image of SARS-CoV-2. Credit: NIAID-RML
Until a vaccine is discovered and implemented for COVID-19, WDOM physicians on the frontlines continue to focus on diagnosis, drug treatment options, and best practices.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Dana Zappetti, MD, Co-Interim Chief for Clinical and Education Programs

Kyu Rhee, MD, PhD, Co-Interim Chief for Research

Kathy Rosenberg, M.B.A., Division Administrator
Tel: (646) 962-2730
Fax: (646) 962-0286
kar2015@med.cornell.edu

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