News from Weill Cornell Medical College
Teaching Heart Health from the Pulpit
May 14, 2012 The Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is hosting a graduation ceremony for its first class of Faith-Based Ambassadors of Health. After participating in a 12-week training course this group of pastors and ministers from churches and ministries in Brooklyn, Queens, Harlem and Staten Island are now prepared to educate their congregations about reducing the risk factors for heart disease. [more]
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New Study Discovers Powerful Function of Single Protein That Controls Neurotransmission
May 14, 2012 Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein -- alpha 2 delta -- exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that flow between the synapses of brain neurons. The study, published online in Nature, shows how brain cells talk to each other through these signals, relaying thoughts, feelings and action, and this powerful molecule plays a crucial role in regulating effective communication.
May 14, 2012 Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein -- alpha 2 delta -- exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that flow between the synapses of brain neurons. The study, published online in Nature, shows how brain cells talk to each other through these signals, relaying thoughts, feelings and action, and this powerful molecule plays a crucial role in regulating effective communication.
Cornell Scientist Receives Prestigious Hartwell Foundation Grant for Research on Brain Tumors in Children
May 10, 2012 The Hartwell Foundation named Cornell University among its Top 10 Centers of Biomedical Research for the sixth straight year. The Foundation also selected a clinical scientist from Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University's medical school to receive an Individual Biomedical Research Award that will fund research for three years. Four investigators nominated by Cornell are eligible for the Hartwell competition held each year. The Hartwell Foundation also gave Cornell a two year Fellowship to fund a postdoctoral candidate of their choice that exemplifies the values of the Foundation. Since 2007, Cornell has won a total of eight Individual Biomedical Research Awards and received five Hartwell Fellowships.
May 10, 2012 The Hartwell Foundation named Cornell University among its Top 10 Centers of Biomedical Research for the sixth straight year. The Foundation also selected a clinical scientist from Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University's medical school to receive an Individual Biomedical Research Award that will fund research for three years. Four investigators nominated by Cornell are eligible for the Hartwell competition held each year. The Hartwell Foundation also gave Cornell a two year Fellowship to fund a postdoctoral candidate of their choice that exemplifies the values of the Foundation. Since 2007, Cornell has won a total of eight Individual Biomedical Research Awards and received five Hartwell Fellowships.
