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June 23, 2026
AI Tool Developed at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia to Detect Hidden Heart Disease Receives FDA Approval
Developed by Dr. Pierre Elias, EchoNext is the world’s first FDA-approved AI detection tool that analyzes electrocardiograms (ECGs) to detect high-risk structural heart disease.
June 11, 2026
Columbia Cancer Researchers Receive 2026 Lotus Awards for Innovative Ovarian Cancer Research
Dr. Acharyya's project will examine how ovarian tumors may activate stress-response pathways in the brain that subsequently promote cancer spread. Dr. Danino's project seeks to develop engineered probiotic bacteria that can selectively colonize ovarian tumors and deliver therapeutic molecules directly within the tumor microenvironment.
May 19, 2026
Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic wins the L’Oréal-UNESCO International Award for Women in Science
In this year’s Life Sciences category, Dr. Vunjak-Novakovic was chosen for her scientific research in human tissue engineering as well as for inspiring future generations of women scientists.