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Dr. Jack Barchas, the Barklie McKee Henry Professor and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, lectured on "Perspectives on Research on Major Mental Illness," at a special fund-raising event on May 4 at the Women's Community Building in Ithaca,...

Norma Resignato, holding the Certificate of Appreciation she received at her retirement party, with Finance Department staff (from left) Steve Borhi, Cheryl Avellanet, Patrick Kane and Marie Thompson. Mrs. Resignato with her children and grandchildren. Among those honoring Susan...

The Human Resources Department has announced the appointments of Thomas Blair as manager of employee relations and Jane Hopkins as manager of compensation. Tom Blair, Manager of Employee Relations Thomas Blair, manager of employee relations. Jane Hopkins, manager of compensation....

Dr. Joseph Michaeli (1950–2001) Dr. Joseph MichaeliPhoto by WMC Medical Art & Photography. Dr. Joseph Michaeli, associate professor of medicine and chief of the multiple-myeloma service in the division of hematology/oncology, died on May 20. A noted clinician and...

New York, NY (June 21, 2001) — The Early Lung Cancer Action Project (ELCAP), a nine-year-old project led by New York Weill Cornell Medical Center, has already demonstrated that an initial "baseline" screening of high-risk persons by low-dose advanced computed...

Honorees and participants at the "Celebration of Teaching" awards ceremony. Photo by Weill Cornell Art & Photo. At the second annual Celebration of Teaching dinner, held on May 23 at the Cornell Club in Manhattan, Weill Medical College honored...

At Commencement ceremonies, Weill Medical College presented its Alumni Award of Distinction to Albert Z. Kapikian, who received his M.D. from the Medical College in 1956. Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences presented its Alumni Award of Distinction to...

Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences held its Convocation ceremonies preceding Commencement on May 24. Dean David Hajjar presented Cornell University Seals to members of the Class of 2001 and also presented awards for special achievement. In addition, Dr....

At Convocation ceremonies preceding Commencement on May 24, awards for special achievement were presented to students and faculty of Weill Medical College. In addition, the Class of 2001 presented their Class Gift to the Medical College, a check for...

Procession of graduating students from the Medical College (left) and Graduate School of Medical Sciences (right). Joint Commencement ceremonies for Weill Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University were held on May 24 in Avery...

New York, NY (June 2001) — It doesn't take much imagination to see that preventing falls, brightening dark and depressing spaces, and generally making environments habitable can be among the most important elements for improving the health of the elderly....

New York, NY (June 2001) — Jay Edelberg, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiovascular researcher and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, has been named a 2001-2004 Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholar by the American Federation for Aging Research...

New York, NY (May 30, 2001) — In a step that will take geriatric education at Weill Cornell Medical College to a whole new level, the College has been awarded a four-year, $2 million grant from the Donald W. Reynolds...

At a luncheon held on May 15 to honor members of the Menschel and Paduano families in recognition of a pledge to establish the Nancy C. Paduano Professorship in Pediatrics are (from left) Dr. Antonio Gotto, dean of Weill...

Dr. Daniel Alonso was interviewed about the new Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar for New Physician magazine. Dr. Brian Apatoff (neurology) was interviewed about new developments in treating multiple sclerosis by Healthology.com. Dr. Louis Aronne (medicine) was interviewed...

Weill Cornell and the Hospital honored their dedicated staffs at "Employee Recognition Day" festivities in May. On May 11, staff were treated to breakfast, lunch or dinner served by administrators at the Garden Cafe. A DJ was also on...

Weill Cornell Oveerseer Daisy Soros speaks to guests at the "Information Please" breakfast. Also attending the breakfast were (from left) Dr. Stanley August, Weill Cornell Overseer Ambassador Hushang Ansary, Dr. Antonio Gotto, and keynote speaker Dr. Phyllis August. "Live...