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NEW YORK (November 1, 2006) — "The Lifetime Cost of Current HIV Care in the United States," a major study appearing in the November 2006 issue of Medical Care, projects the cost of treatment for HIV-infected adults using current standards...

Significant Science Study May Lead to First Diagnostic Test to Guide Antidepressant Treatment NEW YORK (October 31, 2006) — Treatment of depression is difficult for both patients and for psychiatrists. While there are numerous drugs available that work, finding the...

Viral Peptide Prevents Deadly Hendra, Nipah Viruses from Infecting Cells NEW YORK (October 31, 2006) — Two lethal and easily transmitted viruses — both potential bioterror agents — may soon be much less dangerous, thanks to research led by scientists...

Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Hand for Announcement A Key Priority: Enhance Research Connectivity between Ithaca and Manhattan New York, N.Y. (October 26, 2006) — In the presence of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Peter C. Meinig, chairman of the...

NEW YORK (October 25, 2006) — Lung cancer can be detected at its very earliest stage in 85 percent of patients using annual low-dose CT (computed tomography) screening, and when followed by prompt surgical removal, the 10-year survival rate is...

Dr. Barchas (center) with Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg (left), president of the Institute of Medicine, and Sir Michael Rutter, chairman of the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat Award Committee.Photo courtesy of the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Jack Barchas, the Barklie...

Second Annual Postdoctoral Research Day Friday, November 3, 2006 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Breakfast Uris Faculty Room (A-126) 8:45 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Opening RemarksDavid P. Hajjar, Ph.D.Vice Provost and Executive Vice DeanJoel D. Pardee, Ph.D.Faculty Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Uris...

 Dr. John T. Truman Dr. John T. Truman will present the first Heberden Society Lecture of the 2006–2007 academic year on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. in Uris Faculty Room (A-126). The title of his lecture will be...

Constance Bush (left), director of the Cornelia Connelly Middle School, with Dr. Randi Silver, associate dean of the Graduate School, after presentation of a new microscope for the school's science lab. Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital were...

Weill Cornell Medical College welcomed the McCullough Sons of Thunder, a 12-piece gospel house band at the United House of Prayer in Harlem, for a performance in Uris Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct 18. The McCullough Sons of Thunder play...

Weight loss was the topic of this year's Women's Health Symposium. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Herbert Pardes (left), president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and featured (from right) Dr. Orli Etingin, Dr. Scott Goldsmith and Dr. Michael...

Dr. Alvin Pouissant, '60, delivers the keynote address on "The Media's Impact on Children's Health and Well-Being" during the Alumni Reunion Weekend, Oct. 13 and 14. Dr. Kenneth G. Swan, '60 (second from left), outgoing president of the Alumni...

Prestigious Award Recognizes Dr. Barchas' Numerous Contributions to Psychiatry NEW YORK (October 10, 2006) — Honoring his many contributions to psychiatry, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has awarded the 2006 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Award in Mental Health to...

First Hospital in NY State with "1A" Designation, One of Only Seven Nationwide NEW YORK (October 10, 2006) — The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has accredited NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as a Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) hospital with the highest...

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Physician-Surgeons Present at American College of Surgeons 92nd Clinical Congress NEW YORK (October 9, 2006) — Leading physician-surgeons from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center are participating in the American College of Surgeons 92nd Clinical Congress: Working Together Toward...

Appointment to Professor Edward B. Butler, M.D., Clinical Professor of Radiology. (Dr. Butler is on staff at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.) Lotfi Chouchane, Ph.D., Professor of Genetic Medicine (Education) (primary appointment) and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology...

The Weill Cornell Humanities and Medicine Program is pleased to present "Gospel Music and Healing," an evening that will include a performance by the McCullough Sons of Thunder, a 12-piece brass shout band. The McCullough Sons of Thunder, based...

Pakistani President Seeks to Undo Misconceptions About Pakistan During Weill Cornell Address President Musharraf of Pakistan addresses an audience of Cornell and Weill Cornell students, faculty and staff on Sept. 26. Cornell University President Dr. David Skorton and President...

Dean Antonio Gotto (left) and Maurice Greenberg With a grant of $100 million made by the Starr Foundation and announced at a Sept. 21 press conference, Weill Cornell Medical College officially became one of five internationally renowned research institutions...