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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...

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...

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...

Dr. Jack Barchas (psychiatry) was quoted about an art show fund-raising event to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month in the Cornell Chronicle. Dr. Sandra Belmont (ophthalmology) was interviewed about new innovations in laser surgery for vision correction by New...

Dr. David V. Becker, professor of radiology, presented "Chernobyl-Associated Childhood Thyroid Cancer: Status 15 Years After the Accident," at the 10th international conference on Health and the Environment: Global Partners for Global Solutions, held at U.N. headquarters from April...

Among the retirement gifts Dr. Chan received from his colleagues in the Department of Pharmacology were this Steuben Crystal Star presented by Dr. Arleen Rifkind, professor of pharmacology, and a Cornell University chair. Almost ready for Broadway are Dr....

The renovation work will include a canopy covering the entrance steps on York Avenue that will look like this. Starting Monday, May 28, the Medical College entrance at 69th Street and York Avenue will close for about 12 weeks...

Dr. D. Jackson Coleman and Jane Coleman (center) with Greenberg Award co-chairs Bernadette Castro Guida and Dr. Peter Guida (left) and Myra and Arthur Mahon (right). At a gala award celebration held at The Plaza on May 2, Dr....

Dr. Daniel Alonso (dean, Weill Medical College in Qatar) was interviewed about the new Medical College in Qatar for American Medical News, the newsletter of the American Medical Association. Dr. Phyllis August (medicine) was interviewed about the relationship between...

Nobel laureate Dr. Gerald Edelman (right), keynote speaker at the Vincent du Vigneaud Memorial Research Symposum, is introduced by graduate student Robert Debellis. The 21st annual Vincent du Vigneaud Memorial Research Symposium was presented by students of the Weill...

Medical students with poster exhibits of their international projects: (above) Mark Travassos, class of 2003, discusses his project in Kenya with Fran Poole; (below) Sarah Snelgrove, class of 2001, talks about her project in Nepal with Collette Kean and...