Lorraine Frazier PhD Senior Vice President | Columbia U. Irving Medical Center
Lorraine Frazier PhD Senior Vice President | Columbia U. Irving Medical Center
Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) is committed to producing future leaders in medicine. Recent events highlighted the research achievements of its students at the MD-MS Research Symposium and Student Research Day.
Columbia researchers have developed a new AI tool that leverages machine learning and nurses' instincts, enabling the detection of patient deterioration nearly two days earlier than traditional methods. This innovation has shown potential in reducing death and complications among approximately 60,000 patients in clinical trials.
Additionally, an analysis by Columbia researchers indicates a rising diagnosis of cannabis use disorder during pregnancy, coinciding with the legalization of cannabis in more states. Current medical guidelines counsel against cannabis use during pregnancy.
Dr. Michel Sadelain received prestigious accolades recently, including the King Faisal Prize in Medicine 2025 Laureate for Cellular Therapy and the 2023/24 Meyenburg Prize. Dr. Sadelain is renowned for his pioneering contributions to cellular therapy and genetic engineering of immune cells, which have resulted in significant advancements in treating blood cancers. His ongoing research explores innovative treatments for autoimmune diseases and solid tumors.
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