Moderator: Dr. Joseph Cooke
Wednesday, September 9
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ET)
Experts remain confident that emerging vaccines, more effective treatments and better public-health strategies will eventually stabilize the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and abroad. Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean, will discuss the strides that Weill Cornell Medicine is making to combat COVID and to ensuring continued quality care for all patients.
Meet the Speakers
Augustine M.K. Choi, MD
Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean, Weill Cornell Medicine
Provost for Medical Affairs, Cornell University
An internationally renowned physician-scientist in the field of lung disease, Dr. Choi has focused his research on understanding how diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute respiratory distress syndrome develop in response to molecular, cellular, and genetic triggers. He has served as dean of Weill Cornell Medicine since 2017.
Joseph Cooke, MD
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine
Associate Professor of Clinical Healthcare Policy and Research
Dr. Cooke is a leading internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine specialist and has been with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine for more than 30 years.
To learn more about Weill Cornell’s work in this area and the activities of our faculty, please visit these links:
- Dr. Choi reviews the latest lessons of COVID-19 in the most recent issue of Weill Cornell Medicine magazine.
- In our Newsroom, we offer a wealth of insightful news stories highlighting new developments in COVID-19 research and care at Weill Cornell Medicine.
- Health and safety during this pandemic are always among our top priorities at Weill Cornell Medicine. Discover a wide array of resources to keep you and your loved ones informed and healthy during these uncertain times.
If you are interested in learning more about us or wish to support the important work that was presented by our faculty, please contact us at development@med.cornell.edu.