CUIMC Update – October 1, 2025 – Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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ICYMI: 2025 VP&S State of the School
Watch a recording of the 2025 State of the School, presented by Katrina Armstrong, Dean of VP&S, and James McKiernan, Senior Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs, and see a list of all honorees from the event.
CUIMC Rallies on Capitol Hill for Research Funding
Physicians, researchers, students, and staff at Columbia University Irving Medical Center met with legislators on Capitol Hill in D.C. to advocate for medical research.
Metabolic Markers May Predict Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women
A new metabolomics study by Mailman researchers identified eight metabolic features significantly associated with breast cancer risk and found that integrating these into existing risk prediction models substantially improved predictive accuracy.
A Psychobiologist Explains How Mitochondria Impact Your Health
The research of Martin Picard, is advancing our understanding of the critical role mitochondria play in maintaining overall health and well-being.
A Noteworthy Connection
Renowned calligrapher Bernard Maisner shares his art, film work, and journey through heart surgery with Craig Smith, chair of the Department of Surgery—and the letters that connect them.
Join Columbia’s Ride to End Cancer: Velocity Your Way
This year, Velocity, Columbia’s Ride to End Cancer, is offering Velocity Your Way, a fully flexible fundraiser, where supporters can choose any activity they prefer to support Columbia’s cancer research and care. Members of the CUIMC community can sign up with waived registration fees using the code CONNECT25. To register or donate, please visit the Velocity website. 
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