Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi named dean of Weill Cornell Medicine

Choi unanimously was elected the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell's provost for medical affairs Jan. 17.

As routine screenings drop, prostate cancer on rise in older men

The incidence of metastatic prostate cancer in older men is rising after reaching an all-time low in 2011. The findings suggest a correlation between the increase and a change in prostate cancer screening guidelines recommending against routine PSA testing.

Research reveals codes that control protein expression

Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine discovered an internal code in cellular molecules, called messenger RNA, predetermines how much protein they will produce.

New model could benefit liver cancer transplant patients

A simple blood test may better predict which patients diagnosed with liver cancer will experience disease reoccurrence, according to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists.

Planning chair and scholar Susan Christopherson dies

Professor and chair of city and regional planning Susan Christopherson, known for her scholarly work and expertise on regional economic development, died Dec. 14, 2016, following a battle with cancer. She was 69.

Diagnosing, treating 'superbugs' is goal of NYC-Ithaca team

Dr. Michael Satlin at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ilana Brito in Ithaca are researching how to fight drug-resistant bacteria – "superbugs" that threaten cancer patients' fragile immune systems.

Merlin Bird Photo ID mobile app launches

The Merlin Bird Photo ID mobile app has been launched and, thanks to machine-learning technology, can identify hundreds of North American species it “sees” in photos.

Compound protects transplanted hearts from rejection

An experimental drug that blocks the activation of an immune cell component effectively prevented rejection of heart transplants in mice, says new research from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Study tracks stroke victim's restored communication ability

A Weill Cornell Medicine study published Dec. 7 represents the first time scientists have captured the restoration of communication of a minimally conscious patient by measuring aspects of brain structure and function.