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

The WDOM’s 6th Annual Research Retreat Day attracted a record number of young investigators, trainees, and residents. 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.Held on October 29, 2021, the day’s proceedings began at the Belfer Research Building where opening remarks were given by Dr. Tony Hollenberg, Chair, WDOM; Dr. John P.... Read More

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

Dr. James LoDr. James Lo, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, WDOM, and colleagues have published a paper in Cell Metabolism that has revealed hyperglycemia in critically ill patients with COVID-19 is not only caused mainly by insulin resistance but is also associated with decreased circulating adiponectin. The researchers found in both human and mouse models that SARS-CoV-2 is shown to directly infect human adipocytes; specifically, it triggers an inflammatory antiviral... Read More

Weill Department of Medicine Annual Report 2021

The WDOM is pleased to announce its Annual Report 2021 publication has been posted on the Weill Department of Medicine website. The report is a visual and descriptive tour that highlights the accomplishments of the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine. The report provides a detailed overview of activities that reflect calendar year 2020 for all of the WDOM’s divisions, faculty honors and awards, leadership biographies, information on the residency training program in internal... Read More

Dr. Erica Phillips Named Jack Fishman Associate Professor of Cancer Prevention

Dr. Erica PhillipsThe WDOM congratulates Dr. Erica Phillips, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, on receiving the Jack Fishman Associate Professor of Cancer Prevention.Dr. Lew Cantley, Meyer Directorship Endowed Chair and the Margaret and Herman Sokol Professor in Oncology Research, states, “It is wonderful to see Dr. Phillip’s impactful work recognized in this way. She has done an exceptional job of leading the Meyer Cancer Center’s community... Read More

The Joan and Sanford I. Weill Center for Metabolic Health Opens: Bringing Together Experts to Catalyze Discovery in Metabolic Disease

On September 22, 2021, the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Center for Metabolic Health officially opened with introductory comments by Dr. Laura Alonso, the Center’s Director and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, Dr. Tony Hollenberg, Chair, WDOM, and Dean Augustine Choi, Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine. Also in attendance were Dr. Louis J. Aronne, Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center, and a vaccinated, masked, and socially-distanced room full of... Read More

Drs. Morales and Gonzalez Honored by WHEDco for Tireless Work During COVID-19 Pandemic

Awards for Dr. Susana Morales and Dr. Christopher Gonzalez

On Monday, September 20, 2021, Dr. Susana Morales and Dr. Christopher Gonzalez of the WDOM’s Division of General Internal Medicine were honored by WHEDco for their exceptional service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Held at Yankee Stadium, 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. WHEDco recognized “the incredible work” of Drs.... Read More

The WDOM Launches “Cheers for Peers”: Supporting Well-Being in the Workplace

The Weill Department of Medicine is delighted to announce that it has launched “Cheers for Peers”, a departmental effort that will enable physicians, fellows, and residents to acknowledge and celebrate each other’s efforts that promote well-being in the department. Anyone can send/enter a thank you message to a fellow colleague in recognition of an act, words, or behavior that has furthered kindness in the workplace. To do this, any physicians, fellows, and residents can visit this survey and... Read More

WDOM Announces the Retirement of Dr. Joseph T. Ruggiero: A Remarkably Distinguished Career

On September 22, 2021, a retirement party was held in the Griffis Faculty Club for Dr. Joseph T. Ruggiero, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology. Beloved by patients, colleagues, trainees, and staff alike, Dr. Ruggiero is retiring after a 44-year career at Weill Cornell Medicine. The event was hosted by Division Chief, Dr. Manuel Hidalgo Medina, and Dr. Manish A. Shah, Professor of Medicine, and with Dr. Tony Hollenberg, Chair, Weill Department of Medicine... Read More

Annual Weill Cornell Medicine Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Poster Symposium Held Virtually

The Annual Weill Cornell Medicine Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Poster Symposium took place virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. First held in 2012 within the Weill Department of Medicine, the program is now co-sponsored by the Physician Organization Division of Quality and Patient Safety and NewYork-Presbyterian Department of Nursing. The event showcases quality and safety projects from all departments across the Weill Cornell uptown, Lower Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn... Read More

Residency Diversity Open House Hosts Another Successful Make Your Match Event

Attracting a record number of attendees, the WCM-NYP Residency Diversity Open House held its annual event, Make Your Match, on Saturday, September 18, 2021.Organized by the NYP/Weill Cornell residency programs, Weill Department of Medicine Office of Diversity, Cornell Center for Health Equity, and the Weill Cornell Diversity Center for Excellence, the Make Your Match event provides medical students with important information about the residency match process. At the same time, it offers a... Read More