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Islet Transplantation with Blood Vessel Cells Shows Promise to Treat Type 1 Diabetes

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Findings published Jan. 29 in Science Advances from a team lead by senior author Dr. Shahin Rafii, chief of the division of Regenerative Medicine, found that adding engineered human blood vessel-forming cells to islet transplants boosted the survival of the insulin-producing cells and reversed diabetes in a preclinical study. The new approach, which requires further development and testing, could someday enable the much wider use of islet transplants to cure diabetes.

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Digging Into a Decades-Old Hepatitis B Mystery Suggests a New Potential Treatment

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A new multi-institution study led in part by Dr. Robert Schwartz, a virologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, is striving to answer a key biological question: how the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is able to establish infection in liver cells.

The research – led in conjunction with teams lead by chemical biologist Dr. Yael David at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Dr. Viviana Risca at The Rockefeller University -...

New Therapy May Effectively Control HIV in Uganda

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A new multi-national, multi-institutional study led by senior author Dr. Guinevere Lee, Assistant Professor of Virology in Medicine in the division of Infectious Diseases in the Weill Department of Medicine, found little natural resistance to a new HIV therapy called lenacapavir in a population of patients in Uganda.

The study, published Jan. 30 in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, adds to growing evidence that lenacapavir may be a powerful new tool in the global anti-...

Vanessa Dudley and Princess Osma Recognized for their Dedication to Equity and Inclusion as Staff Equity and Inclusion Council

As they near the end of their term on Weill Cornell Medicine’s Staff Equity and Inclusion Council (SEIC), Vanessa Dudley and Princess Osma, both research staff members in the Weill Department of Medicine’s division of General Internal Medicine, are being remembered for making a lasting impact on the division’s commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in the Weill Cornell Medicine community.

Vanessa, Research Program Manager on division chief Dr. Monika Safford’s research...

Dr. C. Richard Boland Receives Charles Maltz, M.D., Ph.D. Excellence in Teaching Award

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Dr. C Richard Boland

Dr. Clement Richard Boland, Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of San Diego, received the Charles Maltz, M.D., Ph.D. Excellence in Teaching Award by the division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the Weill Department of Medicine during a special reception Feb. 12.

The award is bestowed in memory of Dr. Charles Maltz, a faculty member in the division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology for nearly 30 years. A pillar...

Patient Perceptions of Provider Can Influence Outcomes

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Research has shown that the relationship between a patient and their provider can significantly influence the quality of care outcomes. This is particularly evident when considering provider race concordance, which is the alignment of a patient’s race with that of their healthcare provider, according to a new study led by a Weill Cornell Medical College student. Research into this topic sheds light on the intersection of race, healthcare, and patient satisfaction, offering an understanding...

Many Americans Lack Access to a Gastroenterologist

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Almost 50 million Americans—disproportionately in rural areas—must drive 25 miles or more to access a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment of issues involving the digestive system, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers led by Dr. Arun Jesudian, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Jesuidan is a transplant hepatologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. 

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Heart Health Takes Center Stage

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Just in time for Heart Month, we invite Weill Department of Medicine clinicians to share our new landing page with their patients,which makes it easier for patients to find practical information to need a heart-healthy life. That includes preventive care, the latest diagnostic and surgical technologies, clinical trials, and news about what’s happening at our medical school, affiliated hospitals and clinical practices. 

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In Memoriam: Dr. Charles "Chuck" Steinberg

The Weill Department of Medicine is saddened to announce the recent loss of Dr. Charles “Chuck” Steinberg. A native of New York City, Dr. Steinberg acquired his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Known to all as Chuck, Dr. Steinberg’s compassion and dedication to medicine was quickly recognized. After serving as chief medical resident, Dr. Steinberg completed his fellowship in infectious diseases...

CDC Grant Funds Initiatives for Breast Cancer Patients

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Weill Cornell Medicine has received a five-year, $2.3 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve equitable access to care, quality of life and survival outcomes for young people with all stages of breast cancer, thanks to a team of researchers lead by principal investigator Dr. Vered Stearns and co-principal investigator Dr. Tessa Cigler, both in the division of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

The grant will enable Weill Cornell Medicine...

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