Publication in Clinical Cancer Research Reports Thalidomide and IMiDs Inhibit COX-2 Warren, NJ (November 20, 2001) — Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) and the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University announced today that data from an in...
Dr. David Abramson (ophthalmology) was honored by the New York State Ophthalmological Society, which presented him with the society's 2001 Hobie Award. The award, which was presented at the society's annual meeting on Oct. 6, is given each year...
Jeffrey Sachs Jeffrey Sachs, the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade and director of the Center for International Development at Harvard University, will be the 2001 Arthur Ashe Endowment Lecturer at Weill Cornell. Professor Sachs will present his...
Dr. William Cahan A memorial tribute to Dr. William Cahan, professor emeritus of clinical surgery who died on Oct. 7, will be held at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center on Monday, Nov. 26. The tribute will be held in the...
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher Dr. Satcher with Dr. Oliver Fein (left), professor of clinical medicine and clinical public health, and program director of the David Rogers Health Policy Colloquium at Weill Cornell, and Dr. Victor Sidel, Distinguished...
First Event of the School Year on November 17 New York, NY (November 16, 2001) — Camp Phoenix, a program run entirely by students at Weill Cornell Medical College, provides a free, safe, nurturing, fun-filled experience to former patients, ages...
Weill Medical College is joining with the Hospital in observing Dec. 11 as a "Day of Unity" in recognition of the remarkable efforts of Medical Center staff, volunteers and departments who came together as one during the Sept. 11th...
Dr. David Abramson (ophthalmology) was interviewed by Reuters TV about radiation therapy for eye cancer. Dr. Ronald Crystal (medicine) commented in the Daily News on the respiratory complaints of workers at the World Trade Center site. Dr. Andrew Dannenberg...
Dr. Kanti Rai, the Richard T. Silver Visiting Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell. Dr. Kanti Rai will be the guest of the Department of Medicine as the Richard T. Silver Visiting Professor for 2001-2002. Dr. Rai is professor...
Dr. Donald Reis, the late George C. Cotzias Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience and director of the Division of Neurobiology. A symposium in memory of Dr. Donald J. Reis, the late George C. Cotzias Distinguished Professor of Neurology...
Despite Treatment Advances, Emotional Demands Are Too Often Neglected New York, NY (November 8, 2001) — Cancer is one of the most feared diseases, and patients and their families must undergo a journey that tests them both physically and emotionally....
May Prove a Significant Advance in Treating the Blood Cancer New York, NY (November 6, 2001) — New York Weill Cornell Medical Center will be the only site for a clinical trial of a novel vaccine designed to stimulate the...
Bone Marrow Cells Contribute to Tumor Blood Supply and Growth New York, NY (October 30, 2001) — The biology of tumor growth has long been a mystery. While it has been known that tumors recruit cells to form new blood...
Dr. Bruce Ballard (psychiatry), who has been named to a newly formed board that will oversee the distribution of monies raised for the September 11th Fund, was cited by PR Newswire. The September 11th Fund was established by the...
"A New Look at Obesity and Related Disorders" is the topic of the 2001-2002 CME course sponsored by Weill Cornell's General Faculty Council (GFC). The course will be presented in nine Wednesday Dean's Hour sessions from Nov. 7 to...
Barbara Inturrisi with her painting "At the Beach," which won the Golden Harvest Award for Best of Show. Artists who attended the opening reception, with art show coordinator Helen-Ann Brown (bottom left). The opening of the 11th Medical Complex...
Dean Antonio Gotto (left) congratulates Dr. Braude on his retirement. Dr. Braude receives a retirement gift from the Library staff, presented by Carolyn Reid, associate director of Weill Cornell's Medical Library. Dr. Braude and his wife, Sharon, listen to...
At an awards presentation on Oct. 23, Weill Cornell honored 114 staff and faculty who have reached milestones of service of 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20 and 15 years. "We take this opportunity to recognize our faculty and...
Recent recruits to the Department of Surgery with department chairman Dr. John Daly: (standing from left) Dr. Toyooki Sonoda, Dr. Daly and Dr. Sang Lee; (seated from left) Dr. Jeffrey Milsom, Dr. Howard Israel, Dr. Mia Talmor and Dr....
Dr. Daniel Alonso (Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar) was interviewed by Bloomberg Radio about the status of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar in light of recent world events. Dr. Greg Bauer (surgery) was interviewed by WNBC-TV covering...
