Your bones do a lot more than provide structural support and protect your vital organs. Newly discovered stem cells found exclusively in bone may offer insights into conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s and point the way to new therapies for various diseases. “The unifying thread running through my lab’s research is that bone is formed by a composite of site-specific stem cells, where each of those stem cells is adapted to meet the needs of their respective locations,” says Dr. Matthew Greenblatt, who leads the research team. “And the flip side of that is, each site-specific stem cell can account for the signature disease processes of those sites.” In addition to offering promise for treatments for skeletal disorders, cancer and Alzheimer’s, the emerging research points to a “bone-brain axis,” with links to neurodegenerative disorders. “The discoveries of these stem cells are allowing us to identify the specific biology underlying diseases that are associated with different parts of the skeleton,” Dr. Greenblatt says, crediting his pioneering team. “Their engagement and passion have translated into tangible discoveries that we think could really make a difference.” Read our latest issue of IMPACT: https://bit.ly/3T846Yj
Weill Cornell Medicine
Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY 108,539 followers
Combining excellence & innovation in clinical care, research & education.
Über uns
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—#CareDiscoverTeach.
- Website
-
https://careers.weill.cornell.edu/
External link for Weill Cornell Medicine
- Industrie
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Hauptsitz
- New York, NY
- Typ
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1898
- Spezialitäten
- Education, Research, Patient Care, and Healthcare
Standorte
-
Primäre
1300 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065, US
-
1300 York Ave
New York, NY 10065, US
Employees at Weill Cornell Medicine
Aktualisierungen
-
Going back to school just got a little sweeter! Our campus-wide Staff Equity and Inclusion Council (SEIC) held its second annual backpack drive, with several departments across Weill Cornell Medicine donating supplies. SEIC members packed 120 backpacks and three teacher bundles for three NYC schools. Each student receives a backpack filled with all the necessary supplies, including notebooks, folders, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, a ruler, scissors, a pencil case, pencils, pens, crayons, highlighters, and erasers. What a successful, kind and thoughtful activity from our Weill Cornell Medicine community.
-
-
We won't soon forget the wonderful memories we made at last week's White Coat Ceremony! Watch some of our favorite moments with the Class of 2028 and hear the incredible stories that brought them to Weill Cornell Medicine.
-
A co-institutional team has received a $12.4 million grant to study diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common form of lymphoma. “This generous grant will allow us to make real advances in understanding lymphoma biology, but it is built on substantial foundations we’ve laid in recent years with our collaborative basic and preclinical research, as well as clinical trials,” Dr. Leandro Cerchietti said. DLBCL represents a significant challenge for cancer biologists because about 40% of patients either don’t respond well to initial chemotherapy or end up relapsing. Response rates also can vary dramatically among different DLBCL subtypes. Led by Dr. Cerchietti of Weill Cornell Medicine and Dr. Christopher Flowers of MD Anderson Cancer Center, projects funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant will focus on understanding the complex processes that trigger and sustain the disease. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eeT_hRHB
-
-
Some patients with severe brain injury show clear signs of cognitive function on brain scans in response to requests to carry out complex mental work, even when they can’t move or speak, according to new findings. The international study, co-led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, was the largest-ever investigation of the prevalence of cognitive-motor dissociation, a condition in which a patient in a coma or vegetative state cannot make visible responses to bedside commands but appears to retain some cognitive abilities. The researchers observed that among 241 patients in a coma or vegetative state who could not make visible responses to bedside commands, one-fourth had sustained and relevant cognitive responses as shown on electroencephalography (EEG) readouts or functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans. The patients were tested with consent from a surrogate at six academic medical centers, all part of a larger consortium that undertook the study. “I think we now have an ethical obligation to engage with these patients, to try to help them connect to the world," says Dr. Nicholas Schiff of Weill Cornell Medicine. Full story: https://bit.ly/4dD3VvU
-
-
Our annual White Coat Ceremony celebrated our newest class of aspiring physicians. "You will have the opportunity to develop your talents in many exciting ways at Weill Cornell Medicine, an institution that supports a tripartite mission to care, discover and teach," Dean Robert A. Harrington told the Class of 2028. "Today’s ceremony is a rite of passage, marking the start of your lifelong commitment to patient care and ethical practice. The physician’s white coat and stethoscope are the most visible symbols of our honorable profession." Congratulations and welcome to the Class of 2028! Read our story and see more photos here: https://bit.ly/3M5hDff
-
-
-
-
-
+4
-
-
"I feel honored to begin my medical school journey as the first doctor in my family," says Jhoely Duque-Jimenez. "My parents remember their experiences on Ecuador’s farms, struggling with poverty and the trek it was to get here. This means the world to them." In front of her beaming family, Jhoely slipped on her white coat with the Class of 2028 at our annual White Coat Ceremony, which marks the start of students' medical careers. Jhoely's dedication to serving as a voice and advocating for others began early. "My parents faced the challenges of being immigrants and accessing healthcare," she recalls. Growing up in towns north of New York City, Jhoely would interpret for her mom at doctors' appointments, communicating not only what the doctor said, but helping her mom understand, for example, why she needed to finish a course of antibiotics. During her college and gap years, Jhoely volunteered and led a program at Brigham and Women's Hospital that documents Spanish-speaking patients' life stories and integrates them into their medical records. This solidified her passion for Latine health advocacy. "Over time," she recalls, "my passion for medicine grew." When her younger brother, Jorge, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2021, Jhoely again stepped up to help her family. It was a pivotal experience. "This strengthened my oncology interest and desire to ensure patients feel empowered to advocate for themselves," says Jhoely. A first-generation college student, Jhoely graduated from Boston University in 2022 and spent two years working in the Zhou lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Jhoely was introduced to Weill Cornell Medicine when her brother received care here and interacted with his compassionate team. After being accepted, Jhoely attended a welcome event and felt she belonged. "The students and faculty interacted like family, and family is important to me," she says. After guiding others on their journeys, Jhoely is ready for her own. "I am embarking on this long but worthwhile journey that I am passionate about and hope to inspire others in my community that it is possible," she says. #whitecoat #wcm2028
-
-
-
-
-
+1
-
-
A year ago, Nick Rosenfeld and Myles Reed slipped on their white coats to begin their medical school careers. Now, the second-year Weill Cornell Medicine students are passing along a few things they've learned to the next class. Watch their special message to the Class of 2028!
-
Exciting news! Join us in congratulating Dr. Katzen.
Congratulations to Janine Katzen our new Associate Dean of Admissions for the medical college, starting this month. She will oversee all aspects of admissions processes for MD, MD-PhD and Physician Assistant educational programs. She also celebrates her 13th anniversary as a Weill Cornell Medicine faculty member and radiologist this month. Janine served as the program director for the breast imaging fellowship for eight years and has been engaged in the selection and evaluation of fellows, residents and medical students, the latter as part of the Medical Student Admissions Committee for the last four years. She is a clinical preceptor for multiple educational programs both at the medical school and residency level. Janine has spearheaded several national and international educational initiatives and has been instrumental in creating a national breast imaging fellowship curriculum. In 2021, she received the Dr. Lila A. and Benedict Wallis Prize for Women’s Health Research. Michael Stewart and I are thrilled to welcome her to this new leadership role. Congrats Janine!
-