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Living Drugs and Rewriting Immunity: A Conversation with CAR T-Cell Pioneer Michel Sadelain

… a patient’s own immune cells to hunt down disease. Now at the helm of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering … going to learn more about transplant from my colleagues here at Columbia, but to limit rejection of a transplant, you … that's, of course, one of the first things I want to do here at Columbia, make that possible on this campus. That's …

Last Modified: 12/15/2025 - 09:43

An Interview with Dr. Craig Smith, Heart Surgeon, Chair of Surgery, and Author of Nobility in Small Things

… as a leader, I would've been a somewhat different athlete at the time when that was so important to me. How do you … but I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't know what was here, what was there, what to do next. And that's the … “Was there an opportunity to improve our judgment here?” And the answer is yes. So, there was an error in …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 17:21

Nutrition Counseling

… More May Not be Better Eat the Beet! Click here for Request Nutrition Appointment » …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 18:38

Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics

… with pancreatic cancer and the relationships among at-risk individuals. Having multiple first-degree relatives … members in every generation can be affected. Patients are at increased risk of also developing cancers of the breast, … related care. We offer genetic counseling and screening here as part of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

From the O.R. to the ICU, 25 Years Later It’s Still a Family Affair for Sibling Duo in Pediatric Surgery

… Surgery Steven Stylianos, MD, have worked together at NYP/Columbia for over 25 years. But they’ve known each … their families through the toughest times. Logistically, here’s how it works: Dr. Stylianos will operate on a child … to guide their families through the recovery process. At some point, she may break the ice a bit and say to the …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:51

State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care Today

… you describe the current state of lung and chest care at Columbia? We continue to grow. As with most places, our … matter how small the tumor. That’s our standard routine here, and it’s not everywhere. It lets us harness all the … at other places, I don’t think there are barriers for us here. If we can’t offer something, we’ll go out of our way to …

Last Modified: 08/29/2025 - 15:11

Pediatric Surgery Presentations and Research

… in Adolescents are not Predictors of Weight Loss Outcomes at 12 Months Post Surgery Handel MB, Lynch L, Fennoy I, … 2018. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, online 23 March 2018. February 2018 Shieh HF, Ahmed A, Tracy … ISBN: 978-1-60327-873-7 (Print) 978-1-60327-874-4 (Online). Link February 2017 Farkouh-Karoleski C, Najaf T, …

Last Modified: 05/09/2024 - 12:14

Center for Digestive Diseases

… disease care, and the programs, services, and centers here provide access to the latest developments in the field. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

What We’re Reading: 04/03/20

… Continuing to lead with news around COVID-19. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you …

Last Modified: 05/14/2024 - 11:27

From West Point Magazine Summer 2025: Cooperate and Live Great

… married Lisa Thibault, whom he met while he was stationed at Camp Stanley in South Korea flying helicopters for the 2nd … they were married in December 1990. After being stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea, where Schenck flew with the … the fields of finance, technology, marketing, and more. “Here, I needed someone with a very unique surgical skill to …

Last Modified: 08/04/2025 - 13:13

Mia's Story

… need it most Long before Mia Sanchez was born, her doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center … administering digoxin to the mother when the baby was at about 25 weeks gestation. Fortunately for Mia, the … them, and they often have poor outcomes. We are fortunate here to be able to offer not only expertise in conventional …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Milstein Hospital

… Units allow for continuous high-level care of patients at any severity of illness. Several operating rooms have … and an internet connection. Address Milstein Hospital At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical … bus and subway information, call the Transit Authority at (718) 330-1234. By Car The fastest and most convenient way …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 15:15

Heart Disease Is Getting More Complex — But So Is Our Toolbox

… Surgical Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. “As older and … Dr. Michael Argenziano , Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Columbia and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. “But … approach that we seek to employ for our patients here.” What does this mean for patients? People from around …

Last Modified: 05/15/2024 - 13:41

What is Surgical Oncology? Q&A with the Director of the New Division of Surgical Oncology

… A conversation with Sam Yoon, MD , Professor of Surgery at CUMC . What is surgical oncology? Surgical oncology is an … on in my practice. I did my general surgery residency at Mass General Hospital in Boston, then a surgical oncology … you are taking lab findings to develop clinical trials—I’m here to expand the Division of Surgical Oncology and to help …

Last Modified: 03/13/2026 - 17:02