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New Study Reveals Promising Findings to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has demonstrated that activating a pathway to promote cell division not only expanded the population of insulin-producing cells, but, surprisingly, also enhanced the cells’ function. The findings hold promise for future therapeutics that will improve the lives of individuals with type 2 diabetes—a condition that affects more than half a billion people worldwide.Dr. Laura Alonso“That’s reassuring because there is a long-standing... Read More

In Memory of Dr. Charles Maltz

Dr. Charles MaltzThe Weill Department of Medicine is saddened to announce the passing of Charles Maltz, M.D., Ph.D., a faculty member in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology for nearly 30 years. A native New Yorker and pillar of the Department who, over the years, touched many lives personally and professionally, specialized in the treatment of common gastroenterological issues, with a special interest in gastrointestinal bleeding, often made complex by the concurrence of other... Read More

Summer 2023 Banner Year for General Internal Medicine Internship Program

Earlier this year, the Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) saw 800 applicants pursue placement in the highly competitive Anita Mesi GIM Internship program. Founded in 2018 by Anita Mesi, M.B.A., GIM’s first Administrative Officer, the Anita Mesi GIM Internship program offers an array of internship opportunities for high school, college, and graduate students. Participants have meaningful exposure to the diverse career opportunities in academic medicine in general and general internal... Read More

Latest Vitals: On Living and Working in Tanzania, the Intersection of Faith and Medicine, and More

Vitals showcases colleagues across our diverse WDOM community of clinicians, researchers, trainees, and administrative staff in an intimate discussion with Dr. John Leonard, Chair (Interim) of the Department of Medicine.Recent guests include: Dr. Robert Peck, who speaks about his experience working in Mwanza, Tanzania since 2007Two of our 2023 Fund for the Future recipients, Drs. Bobak Parang and Lily Yan, who talk about the rewards and challenges of academic medicineDr. Pinkal Desai, who... Read More

WDOM's 8th Annual Research Retreat Day Hosts JAMA Editor-in-Chief

The Weill Department of Medicine’s 8th annual Research Retreat Day attracted an impressive 180 junior faculty, postdoctoral students, graduate students, and research technicians across the Weill Cornell Medicine community on Sept. 12, 2023. All gathered in Belfer Research Building—and on Zoom—to share groundbreaking research representing numerous divisions, including Pulmonary & Critical Care medicine, Hematology & Medical Oncology, Regenerative Medicine, Gastroenterology &... Read More

Department of Medicine Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Gut Fungi's Lasting Impact on Severe COVID-19 Immune Response

A new study lead by Weill Department of Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators finds that certain gut-dwelling fungi flourish in severe cases of COVID-19, amplifying the excessive inflammation that drives the disease while also causing long-term immune system changes. This discovery also identifies a group of patients who may benefit from specialized, but yet-to-be determined treatments.Dr. Illiyan IllievThe research reveals a new dimension of the complex pathology unleashed by severe... Read More

Dr. Maya Hogg Appointed Chief of Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

Dr. Maya HoggThe Weill Department of Medicine (WDOM) is pleased to announce Dr. Maya Hogg was recently appointed Chief of Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital (NYP-LMH) and Vice Chair in the Weill Department of Medicine, effective Oct. 1, 2023. Dr. Hogg succeeds Dr. Renuka Gupta, who served in the role from July 2020 to Aug. 2023. Dr. Gupta continues to serve as an adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine. We express our sincerest appreciation to Dr. Gupta for her... Read More

Intercampus Symposium Highlights Metabolic Health Research

A cross-campus symposium brought together nearly 100 researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell College of Human Ecology to catalyze the kind of interdisciplinary collaborations necessary to address the complex challenges of treating diabetes, obesity, and metabolic diseases.Titled "Metabolic Health: From Molecules to Populations," the symposium focused on three topics: diabetes at the molecular and cellular level, obesity and the biology of fat cells, and population-level obesity... Read More

Reflecting on the State of the Department

Dr. John Leonard, Chair (Interim) of Weill Department of Medicine, recently held his State of the Department address, identifying key staff, faculty and department-wide updates over the last year. Key senior appointments included Dr. Jeff Wolchok being appointed director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center and Dr. Juliet Barker being named director of the Weill Cornell Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; other notable appointments: Dr. Jonathan Weinsaft being appointed... Read More

Dr. Margaret McNairy Appointed Interim Chief of Hospital Medicine (General Internal Medicine)

Dr. Margaret (Molly) McNairy has been appointed Interim Chief of the Section of Hospital Medicine, effective October 2, 2023.Dr. McNairy has been a practicing hospitalist in the section of Hospital Medicine since 2010. She is excited to build on the program’s exceptional foundation of high-quality inpatient clinical care, health care delivery innovation, and outstanding training of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. She brings expertise in implementation science and health... Read More