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Dr. Emile Bacha Named American Association for Thoracic Surgery President
Emile Bacha, M.D., chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, has been named 106th president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), an international professional organization dedicated to advancing innovation in the care and treatment of cardiothoracic disease.
Switch to Experimental Drug after Liquid Biopsy Detection of Breast Cancer Recurrence Improves Outcomes
A large prospective, randomized clinical trial in patients with advanced breast cancer has found that the use of liquid biopsy blood tests for early detection of a treatment-resistance mutation, followed by a switch to a new type of treatment, substantially extends the period of tumor control compared to standard care.
Mike Repole's Nonna's Garden Foundation to Open a State-of-the-Art Infusion Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
Entrepreneur Mike Repole is giving back to his home community with a $16 million gift to NewYork-Presbyterian to transform cancer care for all in New York City’s most diverse borough.
Dr. Rahul Sharma Honored with Leadership Award from the American Association for Physician Leadership
Rahul Sharma, M.D., the Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Emergency Physician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, has been recognized with the 2025 Roger Schenke Award by the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).
NewYork-Presbyterian Performs First Fully Robotic Liver Transplant in New York
A surgical team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has performed the first robotic liver transplant in New York, helping advance the field of transplant surgery with a minimally invasive technique that will allow for faster recoveries and better patient outcomes.
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