Columbia University Medical Center

A new stem-cell model that recreates the first stages of human placenta development provides a powerful platform for studying how pregnancy begins and fails.

Adaptive radiation therapy creates a customized treatment for each patient by using AI to fine-tune radiation delivery.

Columbia's Open Enrollment runs Nov. 2–20. Learn about 2027 benefit changes, choosing the right coverage, and the Nov. 10 Benefits Expo at 50 Haven.

Columbia’s annual Fall Festival brought the CUIMC community together for pumpkin carving, seasonal food, a winter squash giveaway, and a campus food drive supporting families in need.

VP&S graduate student Tate Yawitz was awarded a 2026 Dompe Scholarship that will support his research into the peculiar neurobiology of an unconventional laboratory animal.

Hundreds of VP&S scientists attended the two-day symposium in October, which showcased research from students, postdocs, and faculty working at the frontiers of basic science and medical knowledge.

Andrew Alamban was awarded the prize from the American Society for Cell Biology for his research into cell quality control mechanisms in fruit flies, which may shed light on infertility in people.

CUIMC’s Homecoming on Haven brought students together for food, entertainment, school spirit, and campus resources, fostering community and connection across the medical campus.

Inspired by the care she received from a Columbia orofacial pain expert, cartoonist Jen Leach uses graphical storytelling to explain jaw pain and dispel myths about temporomandibular disorders.

The White Coat Ceremony for first-year DNP students marks their transition to clinical rotations and honors students’ commitment to patient care.

One in 10 LGBTQ+ college students reported discrimination in the past year and those students were more likely to meet criteria for depression and anxiety and report suicidal thoughts.

Contrast enhanced mammography, or CEM, is positioned to help fill a gap in breast cancer screening, particularly for women with dense breasts who could benefit from more sensitive testing.

Unresponsive ICU patients can control a computer tone with their minds using standard EEG, opening the door to devices that may allow them to communicate with doctors and family members.

CUIMC’s annual Mental Health Awareness Event promoted workplace well-being through workshops, healthful activities, and resources focused on self-care, connection, healthy habits, and support.

Five faculty of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons were elected to the National Academy of Medicine among this year’s class of 100 new members.

Cognition often deteriorates when the brain’s main blood lines are clogged, but a Columbia-led study shows that opening the blockages with stenting or surgery does not reverse the decline.

Columbia University's NOVAKnee was included in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list.

Cutting-edge approaches could one day help arthritic knees regenerate themselves.

A new antiviral defense system discovered by Columbia scientists offers clues to telomerase’s origins and could inspire new approaches to studying aging and improving cell therapies.

CUIMC celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with guest speakers, networking, documentary screenings, food, and fun, all inspired by this year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más: Together, We Are More.”