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Prenatal BPA Exposure May Contribute to Obesity
Prenatal exposure to BPA, an endocrine-disrupting chemical often found in plastic bottles and canned food, is associated with measures of obesity in children.
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World No Tobacco Day: Research Roundup
Mailman faculty are involved in a broad spectrum of research and educational activities around tobacco cessation, from e-cigarette studies to the Tobacco Atlas.
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Columbia Nursing to Debut New Curriculum
A 15-month Masters Direct Entry program for non-nurse college graduates will prepare them to lead and succeed in an evolving health care system.
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PTSD Increases Risk of Blood Clots in Women
Researchers from Harvard and Columbia found that women who have experienced trauma and PTSD symptoms may be more likely to develop a potentially fatal blood clot disorder.
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Announcements
 The Fort Washington Greenmarket will return to campus on Tuesdays beginning June 7. The market, which operates 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at 168th Street and Fort Washington Avenue, offers local produce, baked goods, cheeses, plants, and more. Visit the market information tent each week for cooking demonstrations, nutritional information, and health-related activities throughout the season.
 This year, kick off summer in Washington Heights/Inwood with the first ever Summer Haven festival, hosted right here on campus! Summer Haven will take place on Tuesday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Haven Avenue between 169th Street and Fort Washington Avenue. This free festival will feature local artists, entertainment, and cultural and wellness activities for the entire community to enjoy.
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Nurses of U.S. Army Base Hospital No. 2, the Presbyterian Hospital medical unit, marching through Étretat, France, 1917. Base Hospital No. 2 was the first U.S. medical unit to reach France after the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917. Photo courtesy of CUMC Archives & Special Collections.
Submit a photo of the week by email and find more community photos on our Instagram feed @ColumbiaMed.
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Featured Events
“Improving the Safety of Older Pedestrians: A Community Intervention” with Linda L. Hill, MD, MPH
5/31/16, 4–5 p.m., Hess Commons, 722 W. 168th St., lobby level More »
Dr. Thomas Q. Morris Symposium on Medical Education: “Implementation Science: How to Educate a New Generation to Achieve Population Health” with Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA
6/2/16, 4:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, 650 W. 168th St., first floor More »
Community forum: “The Zika Virus: Learn From Experts at Columbia About the Latest Research Into Detecting, Preventing, and Treating the Zika Virus”
6/2/16, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Conference Room 2, 1150 St. Nicholas Ave. More » Más »
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture in the Basic Sciences: “Sister Cells that Feast and Fast—Why Growth and Repair May Not Be Fair” with Steven L. Reiner, MD
6/8/16, 4:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, 650 W. 168th St., first floor More »
For more events, please visit the CUMC calendar.
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