Current news articles and announcements from Columbia University Irving Medical Center. https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/ en Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:06:15 -0400 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:46:02 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/brain-computer-interface-may-give-unresponsive-icu-patients-voice Unresponsive ICU patients can control a computer tone with their minds using standard EEG, opening the door to devices that may allow them to communicate with doctors and family members. Neurology 4901252f-61a0-436e-8631-742287f4712a Thu, 22 Oct 26 13:46:02 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News A Brain-Computer Interface May Give Unresponsive ICU Patients a Voice Neurology Unresponsive ICU patients can control a computer tone with their minds using standard EEG, opening the door to devices that may allow them to communicate with doctors and family members. Thu, 22 Oct 26 13:46:02 -0400 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/science/alzheimers-disease-brain-head-shape.html A new study offers preliminary evidence that Alzheimer's risk may be exacerbated by mechanical forces between some parts of the brain. 84482c7e-be5e-46e9-9580-92c1ce9c700f Thu, 22 Oct 26 12:06:15 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Alzheimer’s Researchers Look at an Unusual Data Point: Head Shape A new study offers preliminary evidence that Alzheimer's risk may be exacerbated by mechanical forces between some parts of the brain. Thu, 22 Oct 26 12:06:15 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/cuimc-employees-gather-prioritize-mental-health CUIMC’s annual Mental Health Awareness Event promoted workplace well-being through workshops, healthful activities, and resources focused on self-care, connection, healthy habits, and support. c94a0fc5-27c1-4ad5-83a7-e564f0c0859d Wed, 21 Oct 26 15:05:35 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News CUIMC Employees Gather to Prioritize Mental Health CUIMC’s annual Mental Health Awareness Event promoted workplace well-being through workshops, healthful activities, and resources focused on self-care, connection, healthy habits, and support. Wed, 21 Oct 26 15:05:35 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/five-vp-s-faculty-named-national-academy-medicine Five faculty of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons were elected to the National Academy of Medicine among this year’s class of 100 new members. cdcffb83-dea1-4b98-a8e1-0fe2783c74da Mon, 19 Oct 26 11:38:21 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Five VP&S Faculty Named to National Academy of Medicine Five faculty of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons were elected to the National Academy of Medicine among this year’s class of 100 new members. Mon, 19 Oct 26 11:38:21 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/unclogging-carotid-artery-fails-improve-cognition Cognition often deteriorates when the brain’s main blood lines are clogged, but a Columbia-led study shows that opening the blockages with stenting or surgery does not reverse the decline. Neurology eaa2dde8-eb2e-4b21-b1e2-7675c654143c Mon, 19 Oct 26 11:34:08 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Unclogging Carotid Artery Fails to Improve Cognition Neurology Cognition often deteriorates when the brain’s main blood lines are clogged, but a Columbia-led study shows that opening the blockages with stenting or surgery does not reverse the decline. Mon, 19 Oct 26 11:34:08 -0400 https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/columbia-university-novaknee/?filters=Experimental Columbia University's NOVAKnee was included in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list. 5d2b8af8-d873-44b6-8c11-0b4e54e44d0c Thu, 15 Oct 26 15:28:27 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News TIME's Best Inventions of 2026: Columbia University NOVAKnee Columbia University's NOVAKnee was included in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list. Thu, 15 Oct 26 15:28:27 -0400 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/10/15/scientists-may-have-key-treating-arthritis-regrowing-knee/ Cutting-edge approaches could one day help arthritic knees regenerate themselves. bc2fd155-d57a-40b4-ab8a-906e6bc561c8 Thu, 15 Oct 26 15:25:29 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Scientists may have the key to treating arthritis: Regrowing the knee Cutting-edge approaches could one day help arthritic knees regenerate themselves. Thu, 15 Oct 26 15:25:29 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/scientists-uncover-ancient-link-between-viral-defense-and-chromosome-protection A new antiviral defense system discovered by Columbia scientists offers clues to telomerase’s origins and could inspire new approaches to studying aging and improving cell therapies. 561f5add-677a-41c9-852b-be0cd43e9a29 Mon, 12 Oct 26 13:49:34 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Scientists Uncover an Ancient Link Between Viral Defense and Chromosome Protection A new antiviral defense system discovered by Columbia scientists offers clues to telomerase’s origins and could inspire new approaches to studying aging and improving cell therapies. Mon, 12 Oct 26 13:49:34 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/hispanic-heritage-comes-alive-across-cuimc CUIMC celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with guest speakers, networking, documentary screenings, food, and fun, all inspired by this year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más: Together, We Are More.” 0b1eca96-fb24-459d-852e-f8f19117318a Thu, 08 Oct 26 09:52:07 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Hispanic Heritage Comes Alive Across CUIMC CUIMC celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with guest speakers, networking, documentary screenings, food, and fun, all inspired by this year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más: Together, We Are More.” Thu, 08 Oct 26 09:52:07 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/detecting-forever-chemicals-yeast-and-ai Columbia and City College scientists are creating PFAS sensors with engineered yeast and AI-designed proteins to detect “forever chemicals” in tap water and aid in their removal. AI 73c8cc88-4a44-4658-ba22-c97760dd277f Mon, 05 Oct 26 10:24:22 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Detecting Forever Chemicals—With Yeast and AI AI Columbia and City College scientists are creating PFAS sensors with engineered yeast and AI-designed proteins to detect “forever chemicals” in tap water and aid in their removal. Mon, 05 Oct 26 10:24:22 -0400