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Week of April 24, 2017

Man biking with respiratory mask (Getty Images)
A pilot study in healthy adults shows that vitamin B supplements can reverse negative effects of fine particle pollution on the heart and immune system.
Neurons in mice firing haphazardly (Gogos/Yuste)
Scientists studying a mouse model of schizophrenia have found that a breakdown in the synchronized behavior of some neurons may produce symptoms of the disorder.  
Group gathered around a poster
This year’s Birnberg Research Day, which featured a lecture, panel discussion, and student poster session, emphasized cross-disciplinary connections.
Bacteria (Eraxion/iStock/Getty Images)
Columbia Nursing researchers found that drug-resistant bacteria colonies are prevalent among nursing home residents, underscoring the need for infection prevention and control.
Dog with newspaper

CUMC in the News

Video Feature

Celebrating 250 Years: P&S Firsts
 
For 250 years, the College of Physicians & Surgeons has been contributing to myriad breakthroughs in medicine. Watch to learn more.

Quick Tips Quick Tipsfrom Human Resources
Corporate Shopping employee discounts

Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift with Corporate Shopping employee discounts. This program connects Columbia employees to more than 250 top retailers offering discounts and private offers. Register online for access to the portal.

Announcements

Alumni Auditorium Renovations Begin in Late May

Alumni Auditorium will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m. on May 19 through 11 p.m. on Aug. 31 due to planned renovation work. Access to the auditorium and its lobby will be unavailable during this time. Visit the CUMC Facilities Management website for more information about this project.

Alumni auditorium rendering


Denim Day on April 26

Denim Day logosDenim Day is an international campaign designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence. The Columbia community is encouraged to wear denim on April 26 and sign the Denim Day Pledge as a way to demonstrate support for sexual assault survivors. Stickers and buttons will be available at the Denim Day table in Hammer LL1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Email your Denim Day selfie to denimday@columbia.edu.
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

On April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., turn in your unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Take Back Day logoCollection sites will be located on the medical center campus (in front of the Vagelos Education Center) and Morningside campus (College Walk, West 116th Street & Broadway). Only pills or patches will be collected; the collection sites cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps. The service is free, anonymous (no questions asked), and open to the public. This initiative is sponsored by the Columbia University Department of Public Safety, New York City Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration.



Database Workshop at the CUMC Library

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to the CUMC Library’s first Database Laboratory on April 25 at 3 p.m. This workshop offers a hands-on approach to improving your search strategies, providing an opportunity to enjoy self-directed learning under the guidance of an informationist.

Register online at http://bit.ly/DBLabClass.

Photo of the Week

Joseph “Cody” Ibarra at the PT white coat ceremony

Faculty members Stacy Kinrons (left) and Martha Sliwinsky (right) assist Joseph “Cody” Ibarra, DPT’19, as he dons his white coat at the Program in Physical Therapy’s white coat ceremony earlier this month.

Submit a photo of the week by email and find more community photos on our Instagram feed @ColumbiaMed.

Featured Events


Mailman Grand Rounds: “Consequences of Marijuana Laws” with Silvia Martins, MD, PhD, Christine Mauro, PhD, Pia Mauro, PhD, Arthur Robinson Williams, MD, and Deborah Hasin, PhD
4/26/17, 5-5:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium in the Black Building, 650 W. 168th St., first floor  More »  

Bard Hall Players spring show: “The Crucible”
4/27-4/29/17, various times, Alumni Auditorium in the Black Building, 650 W. 168th St., first floor  More » 


Shred Fest and Electronics Destruction
4/28/17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the Black Building, 650 W. 168th St.

Opening reception for the eighth annual CUMC Fine Art Exhibition
4/29/17, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Hammer Teaching and Learning Center (lower levels 1 and 2) in the Hammer Health Sciences Center, 701 W. 168th St.  More »


For more events, please visit the CUMC calendar.
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