Events

Hosted By: Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy  Affiliates: Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York, Vagelos Institute for Biomedical Research, Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Departments, Centers, and Institutes Hosts: Michel Sadelain, MD, PhD; Anil Rustgi, MD | Organizers: Sascha Haubner, MD; Ran Reshef, MD New Advances in Cancer Cell Therapy is a half-day symposium that will cover a range of topics including CAR T-cell therapies, tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, targeting solid tumors, and novel strategies for diseases like amyloidosis and acute myeloid leukemia. The event will feature: A keynote address by Michel Sadelain, MD, PhD, a pioneer in cell therapy engineering Two sessions on emerging cell therapies across cancer types A panel discussion on expanding cell therapy initiatives at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) A networking social hour View the full agenda here.  The symposium is open to all Columbia faculty, staff, and trainees.

  Please join us for a special farewell celebration honoring Dr. Jordan Orange, MD, PhD, and his seven-year tenure as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Orange has been an extraordinary leader, physician, researcher, and mentor to so many of us. This evening will be a chance to reflect on his extraordinary contributions, share memories, and show our deep appreciation for all he has done for the Department of Pediatrics and the pediatric community. We hope that you will join us in celebrating Dr. Orange and sending him off with our deepest appreciation and warmest wishes. Dinner and refreshments will be served.   Directions to the Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center Please RSVP HERE by Monday, June 30th, 2025  

Save the Date Registration will open soon! Research Speaker Series featuring Dustin Duncan, ScD from CU Mailman School of Public Health will present his talk on Thursday, September 25th at 10 AM via Zoom. The title of his talk is forthcoming. This online event is free and open to the public. 

This activity is designed for the entire perinatal team: physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals practicing in the perinatal arena (obstetrics and neonatology) interested in implementing and/or improving the practice Perinatal Palliative Care, both nationally and internationally. Perinatal detection of congenital anomalies leads to the identification of infants who are affected by life-limiting conditions with a short life expectancy. Perinatal palliative care offers a plan for improving quality of life of the infant and the family, when extending the baby’s life is no longer the goal of care. The evidence base for perinatal palliative care continues to grow. However, there is no consensus about best clinical practice in managing pregnancy and delivery of women who elect to continue their pregnancies, and promoting support for the family and comfort for the neonate. Pregnancy and delivery management, and support for the family are achieved through appropriate obstetric care, pre- and postnatal consults, shared decision-making, and advance care planning. A state of comfort for the neonate is achieved when relational basic needs such as bonding, maintenance of body temperature, relief of hunger/thirst, and alleviation of pain/discomfort are met. To address this growing need to support families or the comfort of the neonate, an interdisciplinary team developed a 3-day intensive training, which will include information about the successful experiences of the Neonatal Comfort Care Program in providing perinatal palliative care for over a decade at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Moreover, the course faculty will discuss evidence-based rationale, practical aspects and strategies to provide support for families and achieve a state of comfort for newborns with life-limiting conditions.