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The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center has been committed to excellence in teaching, research, and patient care since its founding. www.vagelos.columbia.edu/department…

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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Join us for Columbia's 14th Annual Challenges in Hypertension and Kidney Disease 2026. September 18th. Learn more and sign up: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee…
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Join us for Columbia's 14th Annual Challenges in Hypertension and Kidney Disease 2026. September 18th. Learn more and sign up: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee…
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Columbia Medicine CME offers in-person, virtual, and on-demand courses across the full breadth of internal medicine. Earn credits on your schedule. Visit ColumbiaMedicineCME.org.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Join us for Columbia's 14th Annual Challenges in Hypertension and Kidney Disease 2026. September 18th. Learn more and sign up: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee…
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The first annual Burch Lodge Longevity Symposium is live at @columbiamed today. Cellular senescence, immune aging, metabolism and more — all in service of extending healthspan. Honoring Chair Emeritus Dr. Donald W. Landry.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Join us for Cardio-Rheumatology Symposium 2026: Bridging Immunology, Cardiovascular Innovation & Precision Care on May 29, 2026. Learn more: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee…
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Adults 45–49 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at increasing rates — but screening hasn't kept pace. Early detection saves lives. Don't wait. #ColonCancerAwareness #CUIMC
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Join us! Dr. Joseph Fraietta will present:“CAR T Cells: A Practical Guide to Biology, Safety, and Success” Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00–10:00 AM (Tea at 8:45 AM) ICRC Auditorium, 1130 St. Nicholas Ave, 1st Floor Registration: events.columbia.edu/go/CICET
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2026 Winter-Spring CICET Seminar Series: Dr Joseph Fraietta
<p><strong>CAR T Cells: A Practical Guide to Biology, Safety, and Success</strong><br /> <strong>Joseph Fraietta, PhD</strong><br /> Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology<br /> University of...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! We have a great opportunity for Faculty & Staff of Columbia & NYP to get screened for colon cancer.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️CUIMC faculty and staff: the Department of Medicine and Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases are holding space in their schedules for you this March at our 51st St., Milstein, and One Westchester locations. Learn more here: bit.ly/4azXcUS
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Faculty & Staff Screening Event
<p>Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in&nbsp;March&nbsp;to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and encourage screening and prevention. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of can...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Dr. Irobunda, Vice Chair of Faculty Development at Columbia's Department of Medicine, whose work focuses on faculty advancement, health equity, and community engagement. Proud to have leaders like him in our community. 🖤 #CUIMC #BlackExcellence
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Join us for for ANCA-Vasculitis 2026: Diagnosis, Treatment & Comprehensive Care of Patients a free conference, 4.50 ACCME Credits Available. To learn more, click here: bit.ly/3ZZ4sDF
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
💓 free heart health screenings at columbia tomorrow! feb 19, 10am-2pm @ milstein heart center. drop in anytime for: free BP & glucose checks cardiology expert talks yoga/meditation pet therapy 🐕 healthy snacks & prizes Open to all columbia folks. no RSVP needed—just show up! #HeartHealth
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Join us for a heart health screening event! This Thursday in the Riverview Terrace from 10am-2pm. Learn more here: events.columbia.edu/cal/event/ev...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Congratulations to Shah Rukh Ali, MD & Ryan Hideki Moy, MD, PhD for winning ASCI / Young Physician-Scientist Awards. To read more, click here: the-asci.org/controllers/...
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Home - The American Society for Clinical Investigation
This is the home page for The American Society for Clinical Investigation website.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Join us for a Heart Health Month Screening Event: events.columbia.edu/cal/event/ev...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Join us for CICET Winter-Spring seminar series. Seminars will be held monthly on Tuesdays from 9:00–10:00 AM in the Irving Cancer Research Center Auditorium (1st Floor). Our first seminar is Feb 10th with Dr. Sidi Chen from Yale. To learn more: events.columbia.edu/cal/event/ev...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
It's Heart Health month! What commitments are you making to improve your cardiovascular health this month?
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Did you know pancreatic tumors plan their travels? Learn more about this fascinating new discovery: www.cancer.columbia.edu/news/pancrea...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The Division of General Medicine is home to a large NIH-funded research group. Our programs have long had a focus in chronic disease epidemiology, particularly in the population science of cardiovascular, respiratory, and aging-related diseases & disparities. www.genmed.columbia.edu/clinical-tri...
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Clinical Trials
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Don't miss out! There's still space available for our CME Conference, Glomerular Disease 2026. This pogram covers recent advances in the diagnosis and management of glomerular disease in a one-day course. Learn more here: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Att...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Great interview featuring the Department's own, Dr. Heedeok Han! youtu.be/iFGz2EsRFvs?...
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Health Matters: Polycystic kidney disease
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Remembering Dr. King today and his powerful reminder that healthcare justice is inseparable from social justice. His vision calls us to keep working toward a world where quality care isn't determined by zip code or background. #MLKDay
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Join us for a wonderful CME in Hawaii: (POCUS) for Nephrology. This course will satisfy the instructional requirements (8 hours CME didactic training, 8 hours CME hands-on course) for the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology for POCUS. Learn more here: bit.ly/4jG8lGB
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Xuebing Wu in Cardiology. A great new publication in Nature Cardiovascular Research, 'Pathogenetic mechanisms of muscle-specific ribosomes in dilated cardiomyopathy.' Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s44161-025-…
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Client Challenge
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Strong Health Goals Include Screenings​. A new year is a fresh start for healthy habits. Add preventive screenings to your goals list to help you stay on top of your health.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Our Columbia Healthcare Innovation Research & Evaluation (HIRE) is utilizing cutting-edge quantitative methods & techniques to spur health innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/44CrYsZ
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Columbia Healthcare Innovation Research and Evaluation (HIRE)
The goal of HIRE is to utilize cutting-edge quantitative methods and technique to spur health innovation and to provide comprehensive evaluation of new healthcare technologies.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine is a center of innovation and excellence for patient care, education, and research. We have several Clinical Trials that are ongoing. Learn about them here: bit.ly/4qm0PCR
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Clinical Trials in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care
The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at Columbia is home to groundbreaking clinical trials that are changing the face of pulmonary care.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Findings from our Cardiology Department: heart attack rates jump at the holidays. It turns out that some of the same factors that make the season merry—from classic dishes to family travel—also strain the heart and cardiovascular system. Read more here: bit.ly/4pM4XML
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Heart Attack Rates Jump at the Holidays—Lower Your Risk
Hospitals often see a spike in patients with heart attacks and cardiac emergencies during the holidays. A Columbia expert offers tips to prepare for—and possibly, prevent—heart-related emergencies.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Columbia's new director of hepatobiliary cancers and liver transplant oncology is exploring innovative approaches—including CAR-T therapy—to improve outcomes for patients. Read more here: www.cancer.columbia.edu/news/aiwu-r…
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Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD: Bridging the Lab and the Clinic to Transform Liver Cancer Care
Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD talks about how she’s bridging the gap between lab and clinic, expanding liver cancer clinical trials, and improving outcomes for patients with liver cancer.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Experts predict this year's flu season to be worse than usual—here's why Based on how flu spread in the Southern Hemisphere, we may be in for some pain suggests Infectious Diseases' Marcus Pereira MD in National Geographic Article. Read here: archive.ph/ZU8Gg
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Sick of the Polar Vortex? Ready for some sunshine as you get the latest updates in Internal Medicine? Our CME event will take place in HAWAII! To learn more and sign up: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee… Don't forget to bring sunscreen!
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week! Simple but powerful: proper handwashing prevents infections, stops disease spread, and saves lives. Our infectious disease experts remind you 20 seconds with soap & water is your first line of defense. #HandwashingWeek #InfectionPrevention #CUIMC
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Diabetes affects 37M Americans. Thyroid disorders impact millions more. Our Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism conducts critical research in metabolic disease, hormone regulation, and endocrine cancers. The future of endocrine care starts here. #Endocrinology #DiabetesResearch #CUIMC
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Who is most at risk for holiday heart syndrome? Great article from NYP: healthmatters.nyp.org/what-is-holi...
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What is Holiday Heart Syndrome?
A cardiologist explains why cardiac complications spike during the holidays, and how to celebrate without compromising your heart health.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Autoimmune diseases affect millions, but answers are emerging. Our Division of Rheumatology is uncovering the mechanisms behind lupus, RA, and other conditions—transforming how we diagnose and treat inflammatory disease. #Rheumatology #AutoimmuneResearch #CUIMC #MedicalScience
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Minimal gene editing required. Read the fascinating development by our Dr. Sykes and team: www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/pig-kid...
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Pig Kidney Transplant Approach Designed by Columbia Immunologists Reduces Rejection
The study provides the first long-term immunologic monitoring of a pig-to-human kidney xenotransplant.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Hope drives our oncology research. Our Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology is developing personalized cancer therapies that target tumors while preserving quality of life. Every patient deserves precision care. #CancerResearch #PrecisionMedicine #CUIMC #Oncology
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Groundbreaking research from our Division of Cardiology is advancing heart failure treatment through AI-powered predictive modeling. Our team is redefining cardiac care for tomorrow's patients. #CardiacResearch #HeartHealth #CUIMCMedicine #MedicalInnovation
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Department of Medicine.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Exciting article featuring the Department of Medicine's own Dr. David Fidock on the importance of developing new drugs to combat malaria. www.wsj.com/health/pharma/first-new…
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First New Malaria Drug in Years Performs Strongly in Late-Stage Testing
Novartis said its experimental treatment cured more than 99% of malaria cases in the trial, marking a big step toward approval.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Congratulations to the Department of Medicine Awardees for the Highly Cited Researcher Awards Class of 2025. Learn more here: clarivate.com/highly-cited...
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Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025
The Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list identifies and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Through rigorous selection criteria and ...
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Thank you to our Nurse Practitioners! This week and every week, we honor and appreciate the work of nurse practitioners in the Department of Medicine!
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
THIS WEEK: 'Multiple Myeloma & AL Amyloidosis: Biomarkers, Complications & Emerging Therapies’ - a virtual program on Friday, November 14, 2025 offering 6.50 ACCME Credits. www.eventleaf.com/e/amyloidosis2025 #Hematology #Oncology #HemOnc #Nephrology
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Multiple Myeloma & AL Amyloidosis: Biomarkers, Complications & Emerging Therapies
6.50 ACCME Credits, Virtual Conference
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Today, we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. At the Department of Medicine, we're proud to serve those who served us. Thank you to all veterans and their families. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #ColumbiaVP
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Need CME credits? Join us for a virtual conference: Infectious Disease 2025 - Current Topics. To learn more and register: www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee…
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Infectious Disease 2025 - Current Topics
Virtual Conference, 7.50 ACCME Credits
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mpereiramd.bsky.social @mpereiramd.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Join us for our virtual ‘Current Topics in #InfectiousDisease Symposium’ on 11/7/25. A must for #Hospitalists and other practitioners. We will cover the latest in MDR infections and best practices for prevention and treatment! Check it out: www.eventleaf.com/e/ID2025 @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social
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Infectious Disease 2025 - Current Topics
Virtual Conference, 7.50 ACCME Credits
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Immune Altering Drug Hits Cancer in the Stomach: www.cancer.columbia.edu/news/immune-...
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Immune Altering Drug Hits Cancer in the Stomach
Columbia scientists created a long-lasting type of TFF2 that reprograms immune cells in gastric tumors, boosting cancer therapy response and offering potential for broader immune disease treatment.
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Another great publication from Dr. Tabas' team in Nature Metabolism: "A non-apoptotic caspase-8–meteorin pathway in hepatocytes promotes MASH fibrosis." Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s42...
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A non-apoptotic caspase-8–meteorin pathway in hepatocytes promotes MASH fibrosis - Nature Metabolism
Hepatocyte caspase-8 in MASH promotes the activation of hepatic stellate cells and liver fibrosis through an apoptosis-independent mechanism
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Columbia Department of Medicine @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Kelley Yan, MD, PhD from our Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases received the Terry Ann Krulwich Physician-Scientist Award. This award is given to an outstanding Mount Sinai-trained alumni physician scientist. Dr. Yan will receive this award at the NY Academy of Medicine in October.
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