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The QURBC will serve to enhance and advance the work on biomedical research at QU, the expertise from the College of Health Science programs, College of Arts & Science, College of Engineering, College of Medicine and from College of Pharmacy will be of immense value to the Center's work. QUBRC will leverage QU's interdisciplinary status, incorporating key players in the field of biomedical research at QU related Colleges and research centers.Population, Health and Wellness sector is one of the important research areas in the research road map for the 5 years (2014-2019) that was launched by Qatar University to enhance building an educated, healthy and well- informed community in Qatar. Qatar University (QU) has established a dedicated center for biomedical research. The Biomedical Research Center (QUBRC) - September 2014 - was the culmination for the successful biomedical program that was established since1984. The Biomedical program was the first of its kind outside United States and was an important addition to support College of Pharmacy and the new established Faculty of Medicine at the university. This illustrious history of quality and excellence in biomedical research will allow the QUBRC to become a leading partner in the biomedical research field at a national, regional and international level.

On the other hand, the Center will seek for collaboration with the organizations such as the Ministry of Public Health , Hamad Medical Corporation, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, and Anti-Doping Lab Qatar.

Through its activities and functions, the center will focus on research, training, and services in applied and basic biomedical research in two major areas: metabolic diseases (chronic non-communicable diseases), namely cardiovascular diseases, Type 2 diabetes, obesity & cancer and infectious diseases. QUBRC is a supporting testament of Qatar University for Qatar Vision 2030 and the national priorities for scientific research in Qatar, which include research related to public health and medical sciences.

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WCM-Q researchers publish landmark study into proteins

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a study that marks the introduction to Qatar of some of the world’s most advanced analytical tools for discovering the links between genetic variations, proteins and a wide range of diseases.

Using a new tool to measure proteins, WCM-Q researchers Dr. Karsten Suhre and Dr. Frank Schmidt analyzed the blood samples of more than 320 individuals from a multi-ethnic cohort in Qatar. The tool, called the Proteograph Product Suite, allowed the WCM-Q researchers to quantify more than 18,000 different peptides (molecular structures formed of amino acids) from more than 3,000 proteins.

Bringing this new tool, provided by the US-based biotechnology company Seer, to WCM-Q further enhances Qatar’s emerging status as a leader in the field of proteomics, which is the large-scale study of proteins, their structures, interactions, functions, and their impact on health.

Lead author Dr. Suhre, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at WCM-Q, explained the significance of the new tool. He said: “To understand how genetic diseases function, it is not enough to simply identify the genetic variation that causes the disease. We need to know more, how genes direct which proteins are synthesized by the body, in what quantities, and how they function. So, by analyzing the relationships between the natural genetic variations in the human population and their effects on specific proteins we can obtain a deeper understanding of how organisms function as a whole, and also eventually a greater understanding of how genetic diseases come about and how to treat them. We believe this understanding can provide researchers with targets for the development of new drug therapies to treat complex diseases and alleviate suffering for patients in need.”

Diseases which are linked to genetic variants in proteins that have been addressed by the study include coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and atrial fibrillation. Discovering the complex associations between genetic variants and proteins by merging proteomics and genomics research approaches (known as multiomics) is considered to be an extremely promising avenue for unearthing new therapies for a wide range of diseases, including cardio and metabolic disorders.

The study, published in  Nature Communications , a leading scientific journal, provides evidence that the new analytical tool from Seer has enhanced capabilities to perform a process called ‘protein quantitative trait loci mapping’ (pQTL). This is the identification of links between particular positions on a gene and the presence of a certain amount of a particular protein, which is important because many serious genetic diseases are caused by protein dysregulation. Using the tool, the researchers were able to report in the study that they identified 184 protein-altering variants in 137 genes, which they were also able to associate with corresponding variant peptides, providing extra confirmation of the accuracy of their observations.

The study also showed that the new Seer tool eliminates some of the problems with alternative proteomics analytical tools (called affinity-based tools), which have been used to successfully identify many thousands of pQTLs, but which have a tendency to produce confounding results and can therefore give a confused picture of the presence and function of proteins.

Dr. Schmidt, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Director of the Proteomics Core at WCM-Q, said: “To investigate proteins, you need a way to identify and quantify them in samples of human tissue, such as blood. This involves some complicated chemistry and analysis with mass spectrometers, followed by analysis using powerful computers because there is a lot of information to sort through—it is quite technically challenging. Our study shows that the Seer Proteograph platform enables us to do this with an enhanced level of accuracy and in high quantities—we can identify and quantify more proteins and match them more accurately with the genes that code each protein, so we can build up far more comprehensive and accurate pictures of how genetic variations code for particular formations of proteins, including formations that subsequently cause disease.”

He added: “This new tool quite radically improves our capacity to understand these relationships between genetic variations and protein expression, and helps to build upon Qatar’s growing role as a global leader in the exciting and important field of proteomics research.”

It is hoped that the development of enhanced proteomics research capacity at WCM-Q will contribute positively to the college’s bid to host the 2026 World Congress of the Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) in Qatar. WCM-Q operates multiple research cores, which can be engaged by other research institutions to perform a number of key research tasks, which has helped establish the college—and Qatar—as the region’s leading biomedical research hub.

Dr. Khaled Machaca, Professor of Research in Physiology and Senior Associate Dean for Research, Innovations, and Commercialization at WCM-Q, said: “Proteomics is an extraordinarily exciting and important area for research, holding huge potential for discoveries with applications in precision medicine, such as the possible development of new therapies for treating inherited genetic diseases, among many other promising avenues. This landmark study by Dr. Suhre and Dr. Schmidt highlights Qatar’s global capabilities in proteomics research.”

The study was the result of a collaboration between WCM-Q and Seer, a commercial company. Neither WCM-Q nor any of the WCM-Q faculty listed as authors of the research paper has any financial interest or commercial relationship with Seer, Inc. Dr. Suhre and Dr. Schmidt are supported by the Biomedical Research Fund at WCM-Q, a program supported by Qatar Foundation. Dr. Suhre is also supported by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) grant NPRP11C-0115-180010.

To read the study, titled Nanoparticle Enrichment Mass-Spectrometry Proteomics Identifies Protein Altering Variants for Precise pQTL Mapping, click here:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-45233-y

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Wichita State and the University of Kansas host Wichita Biomedical Campus groundbreaking ceremony

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Hundreds of people gathered today (Wednesday, May 8) to celebrate the start of Phase One construction on the new Wichita Biomedical Campus, a $300 million, 471,000-square-foot joint health sciences center in the heart of downtown Wichita.

The Wichita Biomedical Campus is a joint project between Wichita State University and the University of Kansas. Once complete, the campus will combine WSU’s College of Health Professions programs, including its Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, WSU Tech’s health care program and the Wichita campuses of KU School of Medicine and KU School of Pharmacy — all into one location.

“The Wichita Biomedical Campus is a tangible expression of our dedication to advancing health care through collaboration and innovation,” said Wichita State President Rick Muma. “By bringing together researchers, health care professionals and industry leaders, we’re creating an environment where groundbreaking discoveries can thrive and where collaboration sparks innovation. This campus will be at the forefront of transforming health care, ultimately improving the lives of countless individuals.”

The first phase — expected to open in spring 2027 — will be 355,000 square feet located at the southeast corner of Broadway and William and will include shared spaces for advanced laboratories, technology and simulation rooms for hands-on training. Wichita State and WSU Tech will share the first four stories of the eight-story tower. The fifth story is a shared simulation floor. KU will use the top three stories for its classrooms, workspaces and offices.

Initially, about 3,000 students and 200 faculty and staff will be housed at the center, with opportunities for growth in existing and new programs. Future phases will be located at 214 S. Topeka (where the Wichita Transit Center, set to move to Delano, is currently located). 

The pooling of these collective health science and biomedical resources and experiences will open the door for a myriad of collaboration, innovation and research — and it will be transformative for downtown Wichita. The goal is to eventually create an entire health care corridor where health care services, education, research and technology can be established near existing private hospitals and health care providers. That proximity will strengthen interprofessional health care learning, while creating opportunities for partnerships in new and emerging research fields.

“The collaboration within the Wichita Biomedical Campus will provide multiple advantages for KU students,” says Dr. Garold Minns, dean of KU School of Medicine-Wichita. “Adding to the already popular benefit of immersive community hands-on experiences, the opportunity to expand their inter-professional learning and training skills in a centralized location will enhance KU School of Medicine-Wichita’s draw for medical students. All of these facets and more will make for better future physicians and ultimately patient outcomes.”

$205 million has been raised for the campus so far — enough to start Phase One. Funding included $190 million by the Kansas Legislature, which included ARPA dollars, and $15 million from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, made available through the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas Executive Committee and State Finance Council. The Kansas Health Foundation also was instrumental in providing funding for the initial needs assessment that helped start the project.  

WSU, WSU Tech and KU will continue to explore all avenues of funding, including federal, state, local and private funding for the final project.

Support for the initiative was evident at the groundbreaking ceremony, where along with students, staff and faculty from each institution, the following individuals took part: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, Sedgwick County Commissioner Ryan Baty and Greater Wichita Partnership President Jeff Fluhr.

“This project owes its success to the unwavering support from our community and state leaders, as well as our collaborating institutions,” Muma says. “This collaboration truly showcases the transformative power of partnerships and reflects our collective belief in the future prosperity of the city of Wichita.”

“This partnership to create the Wichita Biomedical Campus represents an innovative way to effectively advance our mission to educate the leaders of tomorrow and help build healthy and vibrant communities,” said Dr. Douglas A. Girod, chancellor of the University of Kansas. “This will be a game changer for the state in terms of synergies and efficient use of resources. We want to thank Wichita State University for partnering with us to advance health care in the state of Kansas.”

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Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.

The Innovation Campus , which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

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Medical devices have transformed human healthcare during the past half century, from the development of rapid diagnostic devices to medical implants to restore physiological functions to bioinstruments that sustain life following severe trauma. Our faculty are engaged in multi-disciplinary research to improve these devices even further by studying synthetic and natural biomaterials that can prevent thrombosis and infection, accelerate wound healing, or support cell growth in tissue engineered devices. Ongoing exploration of new materials and devices at the interface of engineering, physical, chemical and health sciences provide the enabling building blocks for realization of systems with transformational capabilities necessary to meet societal needs.

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Research that addresses challenges to human health and wellness draws on many engineering disciplines within the school and leverages the University of Georgia’s strengths in allied areas in other units across campus. Investigators are using a combination of computational and experimental methods to study mechanisms of disease initiation and progression, drug discovery and delivery systems, and biomolecular and cellular therapies, including regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Many of the faculty are affiliated with the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) . The objective of the center is to transform the manufacture of cell-based therapeutics, including stem cells, CAR-T cells and cardiomyocytes, into a large-scale, lower-cost, reproducible, and high-quality engineered process for broad industry and clinical use.

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Job ID361144 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job Program/Unit Description: The Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to clinical excellence, pioneering research, and the education of surgical leaders. The Tignanelli lab (within the Department of Surgery) focuses on the development of biomedical artificial intelligence and machine learning tools that can improve the quality and efficiency of clinical care. The lab is seeking a summer computer scientist intern to support two biomedical AI projects within the discipline of biomedical computer vision. Work requirements would primarily include (1) data pre-processing and supporting data analysis and (2) generation of reports and manuscripts related to the work conducted. Additionally, it is anticipated that this position will present at least one manuscript at a national conference at the end of the summer/fall of 2024. Duties/Responsibilities: Preparation and presentation of manuscripts, posters, and reports (40%) Machine Learning preprocessing, analysis and interpretation in biomedical NLP and computer vision (50%) Maintain familiarity with the literature including emerging computational tools and machine learning approaches (10%) The start date for this position is June 3rd, 2024 and will conclude on August 30th, 2024. This is a fully remote position Qualifications Required: Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a U.S.-based 4-year University Majoring in Computer Science and/or Data Science Able to work up to 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday Preferred Qualifications: GPA 4.5 out of 5 Completed undergraduate level Machine Learning coursework Experience using C++, R, and Python About the Department About the Department Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery. To learn more about the Department of Surgery, please visit: How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. 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Digital humanities summer fellowships awarded to four doctoral students.

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Digital Humanities Summer Fellowships awarded to four doctoral students

The Center for Digital Research in the Humanities announced its 2024 cohort of Digital Humanities Summer Fellows.

“This year we had the highest number of applications we’ve ever received, with lots of amazing, meritorious projects,” said Carrie Heitman, associate director and fellow of the CDRH and director of the 2024 Digital Humanities Summer Fellowships.

According to Heitman, the selection process was extremely difficult, but she had help from the other members of the CDRH’s Student-Centered Committee who reviewed the applications with her. Kevin McMullen, Katrina Jagodinsky, and Laura Weakly helped Heitman bring together a dynamic group of young scholars who will continue to push the field of digital humanities forward.

The 2024 Digital Humanities Summer Fellows are:

Akua Agyeiwaa Denkyi-Manieson , Ph.D. student in English at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, received her master’s degree in English from the University of Ghana and her bachelor’s degree in English and history from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Her project, Digitizing Gold Coast Novels, focuses on four novels written by African authors during Britain’s colonial occupation, 1821 to 1957. Because of the relative inaccessibility, these novels have been left out of the literary canon. Her goal this summer is to digitize and make them available to scholars and readers.

Andrea Wagh , a third-year Ph.D. student in history at UNL, received her master’s degree in history from UNL and her bachelor’s degree in history from Sam Houston State University. Her project, Hidden Histories, aims to create interactive maps to visually trace the lived experiences of Jewish children and the network of French orphanages that hid them during the Holocaust.

Héctor Palala Martínez , a Ph.D. candidate at UNL in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education, received his master’s degrees in educational studies from UNL and the Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala, and his bachelor’s degree in educational studies and languages from the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. His project focuses on building a digital platform to feature trilingual poetry by Mayan heritage students in Wakefield, Nebraska, aiming to enrich educational curricula and celebrate cultural diversity.

Rasaq Malik Gbolahan , a third-year Ph.D. student in literary and cultural studies in the Department of English at UNL, received his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in English from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. This summer, he will work on Translating African Women Poetry in the Digital Age to translate selected English poems of African women poets published in online literary magazines and in print into Yoruba. These translated poems will be published on Atelewo , a decolonial project/initiative cofounded by Gbolahan in 2017.

The fellowship begins on May 28, and runs until Aug. 16, and each student will receive a $4,500 stipend. The students will spend the first half of the fellowship working on their projects in the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons. There they will have access to technology and the expertise of faculty and staff with the CDRH. The fellowship program is designed to support the students’ research, scholarship, professional development, and creative production skills.

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QU Health Sector Basic Research Office Organizes the 8th Annual Research Symposium

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Qatar University (QU)'s Basic Research Office at QU Health Sector successfully hosted its 8th Annual Research Symposium on Saturday, 27th April 2024, under the impactful theme “Research Network Groups: The Power of Collaboration”

The event was attended by Prof. Asmaa Al Thani, Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical Sciences at QU, Prof. Jassim Al Suwaidi, Chief Scientific, Academic, and Faculty Affairs at Hamad Medical Corporation, as a keynote speaker, and Prof. Feras Alali, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies in the health sector at QU, along with several deans of health colleges at QU, in addition to a large number of academics and researchers in the health sector from various health and academic institutions in the country.

The flagship event showcased the models and values of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research networking, highlighting their crucial role in enhancing research quality, societal impact, driving innovation, advancing healthcare solutions, optimizing scientific resource utilization, and generating impactful research output. This alignment with the mandate of the QU Health Sector agenda underscores its commitment to supporting excellence in research. Prof. Feras Alali, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies in the health sector at QU, emphasized the importance of the scientific program in his remarks, saying, “At the 8th QU Health Research Symposium, we celebrate a legacy of cutting-edge research findings and ground-breaking discoveries and inspire the next generation of leaders in health research. Empowering innovation and knowledge exchange, the 8th QU Health Research Symposium exemplifies our commitment to excellence in research, fostering collaboration among faculty and students to drive impactful advancements in healthcare.”

Dr. Mohamed Elrayess, Director of the Basic Research Office at QU Health Sector, highlighted the symposium’s focus on networking across disciplines, noting, “The 8th QU Health Research Symposium highlights the power of inter- and multi-disciplinary networking to spark creative solutions and improve resource efficiency. By connecting researchers across various fields, the event fosters fresh perspectives and collaborative discoveries that benefit the wider community. The symposium offers a glimpse into cutting-edge advancements in healthcare research and highlights impactful results as the Qatar University Health Sector champions excellence in research.”

Prof. Medhat Askar, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs at QU Health Sector, also reflected on the successful collaborations formed as a result of the symposium, remarking, “Today, at the QU Health Research Symposium, we celebrate the robust collaboration between the university and healthcare sectors. Our focus on clinical affairs has triggered more partnerships with affiliates like Hamad Medical Corporation and Sidra Hospital, even extending to private hospitals. This synergy amplifies our capacity to address healthcare needs in this region, which is often underrepresented in global research. By combining our sophisticated healthcare infrastructure with dynamic research activities, we aim to identify and address gaps in clinical research, enhancing our understanding and treatment capabilities.”

The event emphasized QU Health Sector's ongoing commitment to excellence in research, showcasing the latest developments in healthcare research and the practical outcomes of these efforts.

The symposium concluded with a call to continue fostering such impactful collaborations, which are essential in advancing the health sector and providing substantial benefits to society at large.

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Dr. Myles Wolf Appointed Chair of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

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NEW YORK (May 10, 2024) – Dr. Myles Wolf, an esteemed physician-scientist who specializes in nephrology, has been appointed chair of the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and physician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, effective July 1.

Recruited as the Sanford I. Weill Chair, Dr. Wolf will lead the institutions’ largest clinical and academic department, overseeing 16 divisions and nearly 2,250 physicians and scientists—health care innovators and skilled experts in their areas of medicine. Dr. Wolf will seek to further enhance and expand the reach of Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian’s exceptional clinical care, while also broadening the department’s research portfolio. As chair, he will recruit leading clinicians and investigators to join the distinguished team already in place in the Weill Department of Medicine and foster the next generation of medical leaders through its education programs—including residency and fellowship programs in a range of specialties.

Dr. Wolf was recruited from Duke University School of Medicine, where he is chief of the Division of Nephrology and the Charles Johnson, MD Distinguished Professor of Medicine, also serving as the Nephrology Therapeutic Area Leader at the Duke Clinical Research Institute.

He succeeds Dr. Anthony Hollenberg, who led the Weill Department of Medicine from 2017 to 2022. Dr. John Leonard , senior associate dean for innovation and initiatives and the Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology, served as interim chair since October 2022.

“Dr. Wolf is a distinguished scientist, physician, educator and leader, and we are delighted that he will be joining our institutions as chair of the Weill Department of Medicine,” said Dr. Robert A. Harrington , the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine. “With Dr. Wolf at the helm, the department will continue to maintain its reputation of excellence, built on a foundation of cutting-edge research and innovation, world-class care and the cultivation of future health care leaders.”

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Wolf, an outstanding physician-scientist, educator and leader who shares our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients,” said Dr. Steven J. Corwin, president and chief executive officer of NewYork-Presbyterian. “Dr. Wolf’s leadership and vision will be a tremendous asset to the department as we continue to advance care and research to improve the health of all the communities we serve.”

“This is a transformational opportunity and an extraordinary amount of responsibility, given the scale and the scope of the department,” Dr. Wolf said. “Ultimately, this role is about service to others, which is what energizes me. It’s an opportunity to learn and to work with amazing people at an outstanding institution where, together, even more can be achieved.”

The Weill Department of Medicine has an expansive clinical footprint throughout New York City and beyond. It provides high quality care to patients at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian campuses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and surrounding areas, and collaborates with neighboring institutions and those across the globe. As chair, Dr. Wolf will focus on expanding access to care in diverse communities across the city that are underserved, including in areas of cancer care delivery and clinical trials.

Dr. Wolf will also seek to foster new opportunities for scientific discovery and strengthen existing collaborations between investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, and colleagues at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University and Hospital for Special Surgery, as well as Cornell University in Ithaca and Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island.

The department’s divisions include cardiology; clinical epidemiology; endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism; gastroenterology and hepatology; internal medicine; geriatrics and palliative medicine; hematology and medical oncology; infectious diseases; medical ethics; nephrology and hypertension; public health programs; pulmonary and critical care medicine; regenerative medicine; and rheumatology, as well as specialized centers in women’s health and global health.

With Weill Cornell Medicine’s enduring tradition of excellence in education—which includes medical student education, the internal medicine residency program and multiple fellowship programs in subspecialty areas of medicine—as well as his personal longstanding commitment to mentorship, Dr. Wolf will also prioritize the continued professional development of students, trainees and faculty.

“Academic medical centers are powerful engines of clinical care, education, scientific discovery, economic growth, and community service that must be nurtured and preserved,” he said. “At a time when these centers are making great clinical and scientific advances, they also face major headwinds. It is incumbent on major institutions like Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian to lead academic medicine and patient care into its next era.”

For Dr. Wolf, who grew up in New York City and attended medical school in Brooklyn, returning to New York felt like a natural move after having been away for close to 30 years. “I always felt a strong gravitational pull to come back to New York at some point,” he said, “and I needed to find a professional opportunity to align with my personal goal. This is yet another of the many reasons why coming to Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian is so exciting.”

About Dr. Myles Wolf

Dr. Wolf received his bachelor’s degree in biology from The Johns Hopkins University, his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn and a Master of Medical Sciences degree in clinical and physiological investigation from Harvard Medical School. He completed his internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a clinical fellowship in nephrology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital and a research fellowship in nephrology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

In 2002, Dr. Wolf joined the faculty of Harvard Medical School, rising to the position of assistant professor of medicine. In 2008 he became an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, assistant dean for translational and clinical research and, eventually, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. In 2013, he became a professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine before joining the faculty at Duke University School of Medicine in 2016 as professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Nephrology.

Dr. Wolf’s research focuses on disordered mineral homeostasis across the spectrum of kidney disease. His team investigates the role of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) in normal phosphate and calcium homeostasis, its alterations in patients with chronic kidney disease, the adverse effects of excess FGF23 on cardiovascular health and the molecular mechanisms that underlie these risk relationships. He has consistently served as a principal investigator on National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants in basic and clinical research, epidemiology, and clinical trials.

A leader in his field, Dr. Wolf has delivered numerous endowed lectures at medical institutions across the country and his research has been published in top-tier journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Circulation and Cell Metabolism. His awards and honors include the Donald W. Seldin Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Nephrology-American Heart Association Kidney Council, and election to the American Society of Clinical Investigation, the Association of American Physicians, and the American Clinical and Climatological Society.

Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization — are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side’s scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine’s powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide exemplary patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist. For more information, visit  weill.cornell.edu.

NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems, encompassing 10 hospitals across the Greater New York area, nearly 200 primary and specialty care clinics and medical groups, and an array of telemedicine services. 

A leader in medical education, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is affiliated with two world-class medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. This collaboration means patients have access to the country’s leading physicians, the full range of medical specialties, latest innovations in care, and research that is developing cures and saving lives.

Founded 250 years ago, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has a long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, from the invention of the Pap test to pioneering the groundbreaking heart valve replacement procedure called TAVR.

NewYork-Presbyterian’s 48,000 employees and affiliated physicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to New Yorkers and patients from across the country and around the world.

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QU’s Early Childhood Center graduates its 2023-2024 class

2024-05-15 00:00:00.0.

Qatar University’s (QU) Early Childhood Center (ECC) celebrated the annual graduation ceremony for the academic year 2023-2024. The event, which saw the graduation of 46 students, was attended by Prof. Asma Abdulla Al-Attiyah, Dean of QU’s College of Education, Dr. Maryam Majid Al-Falasi, ECC Director, as well as faculty and administrative members of the College of Education, parents of graduating children and guests.

The ceremony graduated a new batch of preschool children in the presence of their parents and relatives. It also showcased a video highlighting the achievements of the center during the academic year 2023-2024, including internal and external educational events, activities, and developmental skills of the children throughout the academic units implemented with the children during the school year, which include: ‘Me and My Surroundings,’ ‘Little Professionals,’ ‘My Qatar,’ ‘My Food,’ ‘Insects,’ ‘Trees,’ ‘Recycling,’ and concluding with the ‘Clothing’ unit. Additionally, the graduating children presented a performance titled ‘My Homeland.’

In her speech on this occasion, Dr. Maryam Al-Falasi, ECC Director said: “I am delighted to stand before you today in this ceremony, which carries with it a lot of joy and pride, as we celebrate our young children taking their first steps towards a bright future. Your presence with us today reflects your care and support for our children, and this in itself enhances the spirit of giving and success in their educational journey.”

She adds, “We have worked diligently at the Early Childhood Center to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for our children, preparing them to explore their abilities and talents, and instilling in them a love for learning and exploration. The success of this center is by the grace of Allah (SWT), and also through the dedicated efforts of the team, the support of the College of Education and Qatar University, and the esteemed parents who have been true partners in this journey.”

The ECC is a center under QU’s College of Education. The center provides a model demonstration and training site for early childhood education with research opportunities to further enhance knowledge of early development, education and quality care for young children.

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