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Weill Cornell Medical College researchers have devised an innovative boxer-like strategy, based on the serial use of two anti-cancer drugs, to deliver a one-two punch to first weaken the defenses of multiple myeloma and then deliver the final knock-out punch to win the fight.

A transparent member of the minnow family is providing researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College with insight into human melanoma -- a form of skin cancer -- that may lead to new or repurposed drug treatments, for skin and other cancers.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is one of six institutions selected to join the newly-founded MDS Clinical Research Consortium. The Consortium's mission is to significantly advance treatments and patient outcomes for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) through innovative research and clinical trials.

Incentive programs for physician organizations, medical groups and hospitals that dispense financial rewards for providing quality health care have the potential to exacerbate health care inequalities in poor communities compared to their affluent counterparts.

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have unlocked the structure of a key protein that, when sensing certain viruses and bacteria, triggers the body's immediate immune response.

Awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of June 8 - June 15.

Dr. Sandeep Kishore, a student in the Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D program, has been awarded one of two 2012 Raymond W. Sarber Awards from the American Society for Microbiology. These awards, established in honor of Raymond W. Sarber for his contributions to the growth and advancement of the Society, recognize students for research excellence and potential at both the undergraduate and predoctoral levels.

A novel form of vitamin B3 found in milk in small quantities produces remarkable health benefits in mice when high doses are administered, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and the Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Physicians and friends of Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center gathered at the Plaza Hotel June 5 to honor Dr. Zev Rosenwaks as the 2012 recipient of the acclaimed Maurice R. Greenberg Distinguished Service Award, the medical center's highest honor.

The Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center and the Weill Cornell Cancer Center will co-host the first annual Brain Tumor Biotech Summit 2012 on June 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Weill Cornell Medical College. This first of its kind, one-day conference will gather together the nation's leading brain tumor and biotech industry experts who are joining forces to accelerate more effective treatments for brain tumors and promote funding for the latest emerging therapies.

Awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the weeks of May 25 - June 8.

Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College, addressed the Weill Cornell Medical College Class of 2012 during commencement May 31 at Carnegie Hall.

More than 200 students from Weill Cornell Medical College and the Graduate School of Medical Sciences representing the full scope of medicine -- from research to clinical practice -- crossed the renowned stage at the majestic Carnegie Hall May 31 to receive their degrees.

ABC will premiere the highly anticipated medical documentary series "NY Med," featuring Weill Cornell Medical College faculty and chronicling the inspirational stories of the patients and staff at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 10.

On the eve of their graduation from Weill Cornell Medical College, 46 outstanding medical students took center stage as they were honored with special awards recognizing their distinguished achievement during their four-year education.