Overheard
Notable
“If we had a blood test that could predict postpartum depression, it would alert clinicians and patients so they could start treatment immediately postpartum in the hospital to prevent the onset of postpartum depression.”
“These were never really designed to be long-term medications.”
“The standard American diet tends towards highly processed or conventionally farmed meats. These may be inflammatory, so being mindful of those types of meats may allow people to expand their diets to other protein sources, from plants as well as grass-fed, humanely raised meats.”
“It was the perfect storm of all the bad things.’”
“While work attire has generally become more relaxed, there is more of an intense focus on facial aesthetics, as people have become more self-aware by staring at their screen image for hours per day.’”
Summer 2025 Front to Back
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From the Dean
Message from the Dean
In times of uncertainty, the well-being of our patients remains our true north. -
Features
Good Medicine
New research aims to extend the power of existing vaccines — and develop even better ones in the future. -
Features
Labor of Love
Weill Cornell Medicine faculty seek to better integrate family and paid caregivers into the practice of medicine, guided by the knowledge that what’s good for the caregiver is good for the patient. -
Features
Rewired
Through deep brain stimulation and brain-computer interfaces, neurologist Dr. Nicholas Schiff (M.D. ’92) is pioneering efforts to improve life for patients with traumatic brain injury.
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Notable
New Student Residence Completed
The new Feil Family and Weill Family Residence Hall offers a thriving environment for aspiring doctors, scientists, and health-care leaders. -
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$50 Million Gift for Weill Cancer Hub East
At the Weill Cancer Hub East, experts from four leading research institutions will collaborate on research to understand the relationships between metabolism, nutrition, and cancer. -
Notable
Dateline
Dr. Radhika Sundararajan has developed an intervention to work with traditional healers to address HIV in Uganda. -
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
Physician Assistants to the Fore
Aspiring medical practitioners are flocking to Weill Cornell Medicine’s physician assistant program, helping to head off provider shortages and enhance patient care. -
Grand Rounds
Biomedical Entrepreneurial Thinking
The latest cohort of the Accelerating BioVenture Innovation program makes its pitches. -
Grand Rounds
News Briefs
The latest on teaching, learning and patient-centered care. -
Discovery
Benfotiamine Boosts
Decades of work leads to clinical trial for early Alzheimer’s treatment. -
Discovery
Reducing Risk of Opioid Addiction While Alleviating Pain
A new study suggests that increasing the levels of naturally produced endocannabinoids may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids while maintaining the drugs’ ability to relieve pain. -
Discovery
Findings
The latest advances in faculty research, published in the world’s leading journals. -
Alumni
Profiles
From supporting critically ill children and their families to negotiating licensing deals for the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, our alumni are making an impact.
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Alumni
Notes
What’s new with you?
Keep your classmates up to date on all your latest achievements with an Alumni Note.
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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 Match Day and Commencement. -
Second Opinion
Image Making
How will today’s advances in radiology transform patient care? -
Exchange
Community Outreach
A physician and a nurse discuss how engagement can transform community health and clinical practice. -
Muse
‘Settled’ by Nature
Dr. Nicole Goulet is a trauma and critical care surgeon who finds inspiration from being a lifelong athlete and outdoor enthusiast. -
Spotlight
Going Mobile
Dr. Robert Frawley (Ph.D. ’16) brings science to students aboard the BioBus.