New book examines consciousness in brain injury patients

In a new book, a Weill Cornell Medicine physician argues for advocacy and awareness on behalf of people with severe brain injuries who risk becoming deeply marginalized.

Birth control procedure carries heightened risk

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators found that women who choose to be sterilized using surgical permanent birth control versus getting their tubes tied have a 10-fold risk of follow-up surgery.

Privacy concerns decline about digital health records

Results of a new longitudinal study, published Oct. 5 in the American Journal of Managed Care by Weill Cornell Medical College finds people are increasingly confident about electronic health records.

New 'Weill Cornell Medicine' name announced

After two decades of growth that has transformed Weill Cornell Medical College into a global health care leader, the institution announced today a new name - Weill Cornell Medicine - that captures the full scope of its mission.

Cornell dots research collaboration leads to $10M cancer center

Cornell University, in partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, is opening a new $10 million MSKCC-Cornell Center for Translation of Cancer Nanomedicines. The center is based on development of nanoparticles called C dots.

Ithaca-NYC synergies present unparalleled opportunities

Cornell President Elizabeth Garrett heralded a future of greater collaboration between Ithaca and New York City at a Sept. 21 reception in honor of her inauguration as the university’s 13th president.

Biomed engineering symposium honors Meinig family

Researchers described their cutting-edge research at a biomedical engineering symposium, “Understanding and Treating Disease: Inspirations from Womb to Tomb,” on campus Sept. 16.

Alumna named chief of general internal medicine at WCMC

Monika Safford, M.D. ’86, has been named chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Startup to take Weill Cornell endoscopic tools to market

Minimally Invasive New Technologies Program (MINT) at Weill Cornell Medical College teamed with entrepreneurs to establish Lumendi, a start-up producing endoscopic tools for gastrointestinal surgery.