The Dark Side of STING

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How one immune protein can hinder — or help — cancer.

By Wynne Parry

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Fall 2024 Front to Back

  • From the Dean

    Message from the Dean

    By integrating innovations in artificial intelligence into clinical practice, the aim is to enhance, rather than replace, the personal care that patients value.
  • Features

    Change of Heart

    To tackle long-standing sex disparities in outcomes for cardiac surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine physicians are pursuing innovative clinical trials and treatment
  • Features

    The Dark Side of STING

    Painstaking research has yielded vital new insights on how a protein known for triggering inflammation can both hinder — and accelerate — cancer
  • Features

    Teaching Empathy in the Digital Age

    Meet C.A.R.L., a lifelike virtual “patient” who stands at the vanguard of advances in immersive learning that could improve the way doctors are trained.
  • Notable

    New Chair and Physician-in-Chief

    Dr. Myles Wolf, who specializes in nephrology, will oversee Weill Cornell Medicine's largest clinical and academic department.
  • Notable

    Dateline

    Dr. Sasha Fahme is leading studies to better understand the sexual health challenges refugee women face.
  • Notable

    Overheard

    Weill Cornell Medicine faculty members are leading the conversation about important health issues across the country and around the world.
  • Notable

    News Briefs

    Notable faculty appointments, honors, awards and more — from around campus and beyond.
  • Grand Rounds

    Lending an Ear

    How a single-sided cochlear implant is helping a psychiatry resident achieve his dreams.
  • Grand Rounds

    The Art of Medicine

    Through visits to the Guggenheim and more, medical students are expanding their thinking to improve patient-centered care.
  • Grand Rounds

    News Briefs

    The latest on teaching, learning and patient-centered care.
  • Discovery

    Unraveling the Riddle of Suicide Risk

    Researchers are identifying new preventive strategies by leveraging cutting-edge computational techniques and cross-disciplinary strategies.
  • Discovery

    A Common Type of Fiber May Trigger Bowel Inflammation

    An unexpected finding could pave the way for therapeutic diets that ease symptoms and promote gut health.
  • Discovery

    Findings

    The latest advances in faculty research, published in the world’s leading journals.
  • Alumni

    Profiles

    From leading the Alumni Association to improving public communication of science, our alumni are making an impact.
  • Alumni

    Notes

    What’s new with you?
    Keep your classmates up to date on all your latest achievements with an Alumni Note.
  • Alumni

    In Memoriam

    Marking the passing of our faculty and alumni.
  • Alumni

    Moments

    Marking celebratory events in the lives of our students and alumni, including the White Coat Ceremony and Reunion.
  • Second Opinion

    Taming Weed

    How can medicine and public health address largely unregulated, readily available and potentially harmful marijuana products?
  • Exchange

    Roles in Research

    A physician-scientist and a college student discuss how undergraduate research opportunities can boost the STEM pipeline of those from historically underrepresented communities.
  • Muse

    Making the Music

    Clinical psychologist Dr. Robert Allan finds inspiration from composing and playing the piano.
  • Spotlight

    Therapeutic Advocate

    In his quest to help more patients, Dr. Joseph Amprey (M.D. ‘04, Ph.D. ‘02) shifted from clinical practice to drug development.