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Week of February 8, 2016

CUMC on the Zika Virus 
Columbia experts offer insights into the arrival of the Zika virus in South America and the Caribbean—and what it could mean for you.
Flint's Toxic Industrial Legacy 

The water crisis in the former GM stronghold is a byproduct of a century of exploitation, says Mailman's David Rosner.
Nursing Students Learn Latest Cancer Therapies

Columbia Nursing's nurse practitioner students learn to partner with oncologists and also to serve as the primary caregivers to cancer patients.

CUMC in the News

 

Photo of the Week

Last night, NYP debuted its new cancer care campaign during the Super Bowl, highlighting Columbia's advancements in immunotherapy. Watch the full version of the film here.
 
Submit a photo of the week by email and find more community photos on our Instagram feed @ColumbiaMed.

Featured Events

 
"Message in a Bottle: The Making of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Spectrum Disorder" with Janet Golden, PhD
2/18/16, refreshments at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6 p.m., Hammer Building, Conference Room 103 A, 701 Ft. Washington Ave.

AOA Visiting Professorship Lecture: “Finding a Mission in Medicine in the 21st Century” with Diane Havlir, MD 
2/29/16, 4:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, 650 W. 168th St., First Floor

Countdown to Election: Health Policy 2016
3/1/16, 4-6:30 p.m., Faculty Club, 630 W. 168th Street, Fourth Floor. RSVP here  >>
 

Announcements

 
Be a part of the CUMC graduation ceremonies in May by volunteering as an event host. The CUMC Events office is looking for members of the CUMC community to volunteer. Find more details and sign up here. 

Nominate faculty and graduate students for the annual Presidential Teaching Awards. Anyone interested should provide basic details about the candidate and a short recommendation letter. Nominate faculty here by Feb. 8. Nominate graduate students here by Feb. 12.

 
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