October 27, 2023
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 2007
- Two of our 2023 Fund for the Future recipients, Drs. Bobak Parang and Lily Yan, who talk about the rewards and challenges of academic medicine
- Dr. Pinkal Desai, who disusses her innovative work in the field of clonal hematopoiesis
- Robert (Bob) Assatly, RN, who talks about his passion for nursing
- Dr. Ezra Gabbay, a hospitalist who explores his fascination with faith and medicine, and finally
- Antonia Marriott, Senior Operations Administrator in Hematology & Medical Oncology, who discusses the varied aspects of her behind-the-scenes role.
As always, to nominate someone to participate, volunteer yourself, or provide any suggestions, please contact Communications Manager Larissa Breedlove at lab4020@med.cornell.edu.

Dr. Ezra Gabbay speaks with Dr. John Leonard