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Combination Radiation with Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against “Cold” Breast Cancer Tumors
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy—one that boosts T cells, and another that boosts dendritic cells—can control tumors in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer, a cancer type that’s typically resistant to immunotherapy alone.
National Organization for Rare Disorders Designates Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center as a Rare Disease Center of Excellence
Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center have together been named a Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).
Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Receive NIH Support for Project Addressing Postpartum Maternal Health in Underserved Communities
As part of a National Institutes of Health initiative to improve maternal health and pregnancy outcomes nationwide, Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian will play a pivotal role as collaborators with Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) as one of 10 nationwide IMPROVE (Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone) Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence.
Dr. Arnar Geirsson Named Director of the Cardiovascular Institute and Surgical Heart Valve Program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Dr. Arnar Geirsson, a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical procedures, has been appointed director of the Cardiovascular Institute and Surgical Heart Valve Program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, effective Sept. 1.
Catholic Health Collaborates with NewYork-Presbyterian to Expand Access to World-Class Heart Care
Catholic Health and NewYork-Presbyterian, two leading health care systems serving the New York metropolitan area, announced they have signed a clinical collaboration agreement to provide an unparalleled level of cardiac care in Long Island.
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