Columbia University Irving Medical Center

01/02/2026

Most people know menopause as a major hormonal shift for women, but did you know men can experience something similar? It's called andropause and it involves a gradual decline in testosterone with age, which can affect energy, mood, and sexual health. Columbia University School of Nursing's Dr. Stephen Ferrara explains more.

Men can experience age-related testosterone changes known as andropause. A Columbia expert explains symptoms, testing, and ways to maintain energy, mood, and sexual health.

01/01/2026

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12/31/2025

A new study by Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Columbia Public Health researchers shows that lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs), fatty acid carriers to the brain, can either increase Alzheimer’s risk or offer protection, depending on a person’s genetics.

How the brain transports and uses healthy fats is a key early event in Alzheimer’s.

12/30/2025

Congratulations to our newly appointed leaders at Columbia University Irving Medical Center!

▫️ Emile Bacha, MD, on his appointment as Chair of Columbia Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of NewYork-Presbyterian. Read more: https://columbiamed.link/4qmZU5c

▫️Ojas Shah, MD, George F. Cahill Professor of Urology, on being named Chair of the Department of Urology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Urologist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. Read more: https://columbiamed.link/3YgxD4m

▫️ Gwyneth Card, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, on her appointment as Chair of the Department of Neuroscience at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Read more: https://columbiamed.link/3Yckh9c

12/29/2025

Happy Holidays! Columbia University Irving Medical Center celebrated all month with festive events for students, faculty, and staff that featured warm drinks, sweet and savory treats, and a Winter Wonderland photo booth.

Highlights included a Wish Tree with over 160 heartfelt wishes and generous donations to our annual holiday toy drive, reflecting the care and connection of our community.

CUIMC celebrated the holiday season with lighting ceremonies on Haven Plaza and a winter wonderland employee appreciation event.

12/26/2025

This year marked a transformative chapter for the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. With the launch of the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, we’re reflecting on our progress and moving forward with a bold vision: discoveries made here to end cancer everywhere.

We are pleased to present the new digital 2025 Annual Report of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).

12/25/2025

A national study led by Columbia Psychiatry's Dr. Ryan Sultán found that even minimal ma*****na use (once or twice a month) was associated with worse school performance and greater emotional distress for teens.

Even occasional cannabis use is linked to worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, finds a new study led by Columbia University.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄

For generations, the holiday season has brought moments of warmth to the Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus. From a Christmas tree surrounded by young patients in the 1920s to a glowing garden tree in 1990.

📸 CUIMC Augustus C. Long Health Library

12/24/2025

A new study by Columbia researchers presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

How the brain transports and uses healthy fats is a key early event in Alzheimer’s.

12/23/2025

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12/23/2025

With the arrival of Michel Sadelain, MD, PhD, founding director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is paving the way for new possibilities for cell therapy research and its impact on patient care. Read more in the fall issue of Columbia Medicine.

From an unconventional vision for fighting cancer to a celebrated candidate for curing lupus, CAR-T cell therapy development is entering a new chapter with Michel Sadelain’s arrival at Columbia.

12/22/2025

Cozy scents make spaces feel welcoming, especially during the holidays, but many scented candles come with health concerns. Columbia Public Health environmental health expert Mary Beth Terry shares what to know and safer ways to enjoy comforting aromas.

Love cozy holiday scents? A Columbia expert explains the health risks of scented candles—and safer ways to enjoy festive aromas at home.