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Dr. Schafer Elected to the Institute of Medicine

Dr. Andrew I. Schafer has been elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Established by the National Academy of Sciences in 1970, the IOM has 1,928 members with selection based on a record of making major contributions to the advancement of medical sciences, health care, and public health.Related LinksWeill Cornell Newsroom

Elder Abuse Cannot be Treated in a Silo

Dr. Mark Lachs and Risa Breckman, LCSWOn October 11, 2012, Dr. Mark Lachs testified in Washington, D.C., providing recommendations to the Elder Justice Coordinating Council on HIPAA and IRB issues related to the investigation of elder abuse. As the phenomena of elder abuse traverses many health and social welfare systems, Dr. Lachs explained, "Elder abuse cannot be treated in a silo." He described the challenges faced by elder abuse researchers under HIPAA and IRB guidelines.In 2009, Dr. Lachs... Read More

Dr. Leonard Honored with American Society of Hematology Appointment

Dr. John LeonardDr. John P. Leonard, Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, and Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology, recently served as faculty for the American Society of Hematology's Clinical Research Training Institute. He has been selected to serve as Co-Director of this program for 2013-2014.The ASH Clinical Research Training Institute is a "year-long education and mentoring program for hematology fellows and junior... Read More

Division of Nephrology & Hypertension Rises to #3 Nationally in U.S. News Rankings

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Division of Nephrology & Hypertension was ranked #3 in the nation out of more than 1600 hospitals evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for its 2012-13 Best Hospitals rankings, which were published on July 16, 2012. This is an upward move from the #5 spot held last year. Dr. Manikkam Suthanthiran, Chief of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, notes that "the ranking was based on reputation, volume and other patient-care factors, but fundamentally... Read More

Dr. Vahdat on MSNBC Report: New Breast Cancer Drug

Dr. Linda Vahdat, Director of the Breast Cancer Research Program and Chief of the Solid Tumor Service, Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology, was featured in a MSNBC report on Halaven, a new drug for treating metastatic breast cancer. Halaven is derived from the sea sponge.

Dr. Hempstead Leads Newly Established Office of Faculty Development

Dr. Barbara Hempstead, a physician-scientist for more than two decades, has dedicated her career to the mentorship of students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. She is the newly appointed Associate Dean for Faculty Development.Related LinksWeill Cornell Newsroom

Leonard and Christini Named Vice Chairs for Research in Department of Medicine

Dr. Andrew Schafer, Chairman of the Department of Medicine, announced today that John P. Leonard, M.D., the Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology, has been appointed Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine and that David J. Christini, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine (in Cardiology) has been appointed Vice Chair for Basic Research in the Department. Drs. Leonard and Christini will be working with Dr. Schafer directly to advance the broad... Read More

Dr. Cerchietti Receives Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award for Study of B-Cell Lymphoma

Dr. Leandro CerchiettiNew faculty member Dr. Leandro Cerchietti, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, has received a Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award (one of only 12 such awards given yearly by the Doris Duke Foundation). Funding is $150,000 per year spanning 3 years; his project centers on the role of metabolism in determining the clinical behavior of tumors, using metabolomic profiling for the study of B-cell lymphoma."Metabolism" is a term that refers to all the... Read More

Dr. Boutin-Foster Receives a SPARC Mentoring Excellence Award

Dr. Carla Boutin-Foster received a SPARC Mentoring Excellence Award in 2012 in recognition of her outstanding participation in diversity initiatives throughout the community and, in particular, with SPARC.SPARC, part of a long tradition of diversity initiatives at Weill Cornell Medical College, is a vital organization that takes measurable steps to promote diversity and inclusion among students, fellows, faculty, administration, and the extended community. SPARC holds forums that encourage... Read More

Dr. Logio Elected to 3-Year Term on APDIM Council

Dr. Lia LogioDr. Lia Logio has been elected to a 3-year term on the Council of the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM). Recruited to the Department of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Logio is the Herbert J. and Ann L. Siegel Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Vice Chair for Education. A long-time member of the APDIM, she previously served on APDIM's Educational Innovations Program Leadership Team.APDIM is a nationally... Read More