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Data Scientists Identify Risky Drug Pairing
Working with the Chicago Tribune, CUMC scientists used data mining techniques and cellular testing to show that a common pair of drugs increases risk for a fatal heart condition.
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Stems Cells From Jaw Regenerate Cartilage
A research team led by Columbia’s College of Dental Medicine has found that stem cells from the temporomandibular joint can regenerate and repair cartilage.
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Buckle Up: Here Come Self-Driving Vehicles
Driver-assisted vehicles have the potential to make driving a lot safer, especially once better testing and surveillance guidelines are in place, say Mailman experts.
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The New York Times - Oct. 10, 2016
The Atlantic - Oct. 3, 2016
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Angela Heller, LMSW, advises on how best to support a loved one diagnosed with cancer.
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Announcements
2017 benefits open enrollment begins Oct. 31. Stay informed  by visiting the CUMC Benefits Expo on Nov. 2 at Hammer Health Sciences Center or by exploring HR’s online resources for officers and support staff. The expo includes mini information sessions and preventive health screenings for employees. Officers also are invited to attend information sessions at CUMC on Oct. 17 and 26.
 Free flu vaccination is available to faculty and staff through Workforce Health & Safety; click here to view dates, times, and locations. Students enrolled in the Student Health Service (SHS) may receive free flu vaccination at 60 Haven Ave. For more information about the flu vaccination program, check the FAQs or contact CUMC Human Resources or the SHS.
NEW: Learn about the science of the flu shot from Mailman experts here.
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Students in Columbia’s Fairytale Physical Therapy project, who perform choreographed shows for hospitalized children, presented a special encore of their “Frozen” show to faculty, staff, friends, and family in honor of National Physical Therapy Month.
Submit a photo of the week by email and find more community photos on our Instagram feed @ColumbiaMed.
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Featured Events
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture in the Clinical Sciences: “The New Biology of Diabetes” with Domenico Accili, MD
10/20/16, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium at the Black Building, 650 W. 168th St., first floor More »
Relationship Violence Awareness Month: Paint Night
10/20/16, 6-8 p.m., Riverview Lounge at Hammer Health Sciences Center, 701 W. 168th St., fourth floor More »
Paul D. Clayton Lecture: fireside chat about President Obama’s Data Science Initiative and precision medicine with DJ Patil, PhD
10/21/16, 1-2 p.m., Wu Auditorium at Vagelos Education Center, 104 Haven Ave., second floor More »
Frank A. Calderone Prize in Public Health lecture with Mary Bassett, MD
10/25/16, 10:30 a.m.-noon, the Paley Center for Media, 25 W. 52nd St. More »
Columbia RunLab open house
10/26/16, 4-6 p.m., Suite 1-199 at Harkness Pavilion, 180 Fort Washington Ave. More »
For more events, please visit the CUMC calendar.
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