Pat Watson takes on new AAD responsibilities

Patricia Watson '83 has been named senior associate vice president of alumni affairs and development. Her new position will take effect immediately. (March 2, 2010)

WCMC-Q students receive $280,000 in research grants

The students will investigate 11 different topics through the grants, which are part of $1.7 million provided to research institutions in Qatar this year by the Qatar National Research Fund. (Feb. 24, 2010)

Miniature ultrasound device could revolutionize pain relief

The latest ultrasound device created by Cornell graduate student George K. Lewis could one day introduce a whole new level of home therapy for pain management. (Feb. 16, 2010)

Researchers can see drug activity in solitary molecule

Weill Cornell's Scott Blanchard has developed technology that can observe drug activity in a solitary molecule while in motion. The development may lead to newer, safer drug therapies. (Feb. 16, 2010)

Faculty and staff query administrators on budget model

Many of the faculty and staff members who attended a Feb. 11 public discussion were anxious to see what resources the new budget model would provide for their unit.

Trustees approve new Weill Cornell research building

The Cornell Board of Trustees voted Jan. 22 to authorize construction of Weill Cornell Medical College's new Medical Research Building.

CU mourns Haiti earthquake victims at Sage Chapel vigil

Cornellians at a candlelight vigil Jan. 29 in Sage Chapel paid tribute to the victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti earlier this month.

New vaccine method is cheaper and more effective

An interdisciplinary team of Cornell researchers has devised a new way to make vaccines that promises to prevent diseases much more cheaply. (Jan. 25, 2010)

Javaid Sheikh appointed dean of WCMC-Q

Physician, researcher and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar interim dean Javaid I. Sheikh has been appointed dean of the college, effective Jan. 1.