Molecular "bookmarks," which allow cells to retain their characteristics during cell division, ensure fast reactivation of critical cell identity genes after cell division, according to investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The new work helps illuminate a process that has puzzled biologists for decades and suggests new strategies for modulating cell fate both for stem cell therapy and cancer treatment.
Katie Hisert, MD, PhD, (Tri-I MD-PhD graduating class of 2006), discusses her, somewhat surprising recent ascendencay to Social Media Activist combatting the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19.
Samuel Williams has received the The John T. Wolf M.D. Outstanding Native American Medical Student of the Year Scholarship Award by the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS).
This past fall, the Tri-Institutional student community has been excited to roll out a brand-new seminar series. Titled “Physician-Scientist Career Seminars,” the goal of this new series is to expose MD-PhD students, especially those in the midst of their PhD training, to the diverse career paths open to physician scientists.
Tri-Institutional MD-PhD student Sarah Soellner-Szwed has been awarded a research grant from The Rockefeller University's Shapiro-Silverberg Fund for the Advancement of Translational Research.
On October 19, 2020 the National Academy of Medicine announced the election of its new members for this year. Included among the 90 distinguished doctors are two Tri-Institutional MD-PhD alumni, Wendy K. Chung, M.D., PhD (Tri-I graduating class of 1998) and David E. Fisher, PhD, MD (Tri-I graduating class of 1985).
Dr. Clark Fisher, MD, PhD, (Tri-I MD-PhD graduating class of 2017), currently at Yale University, has developed a ventilator circuit that can support two patients with individualized peak inspiratory and end-expiratory pressures. Dr. Fisher's project addresses the current shortage of ICU ventilators experienced by hospitals across the United States and the world with a a low-cost, off the shelf solution to stretch the limited resources available.
In light of the incredible and largely unprecedented strains placed on medical professions, Weill Cornell Medical College offered its graduating students the opportunity to have their degrees confered early in order to join the workforce.Two MD-PhD students, Yun-Han Hannah Huang and Diana Wang, took this path and graduated on April 30, 2020.The Tri-I MD-PhD Program offers its heartiest of congratulation to these two physician-scientists.
The results of the 2020 Residency Match Day were once again overwhelmingly positive for the Tri-Institutional MD-PhD graduating students. Though this year was a unique Match Day experience, with everyone in social isolation, our students, and those across the country found ways to celebrate together.
