Latest news from Albert Einstein College of Medicine on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/covid-19-sharply-boosts-risk-for-blood-fat-disorders/?sc=rsin /articles/covid-19-sharply-boosts-risk-for-blood-fat-disorders/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:40:39 EST A new study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine involving more than 200,000 adults found that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a 29% increase in risk for developing dyslipidemia, a condition involving abnormal lipid (fat) levels in the blood. Seniors and people with type 2 diabetes were even more strongly affected, experiencing an approximately two-fold increased risk for developing dyslipidemia, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. The research was published today in the print edition of The Journal of Clinical Investigation. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/teresa-bowman-ph-d-named-chair-of-developmental-molecular-biology-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/teresa-bowman-ph-d-named-chair-of-developmental-molecular-biology-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:05:36 EST Stem cell researcher Teresa Bowman, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the department of developmental & molecular biology (DMB) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine after a comprehensive national search. Dr. Bowman will begin her new role on December 1, following the longtime leadership of Richard Stanley, Ph.D. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-receives-major-federal-grant-to-help-lead-national-effort-for-pandemic-preparedness/?sc=rsin /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-receives-major-federal-grant-to-help-lead-national-effort-for-pandemic-preparedness/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:30:43 EST Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a five-year, $14 million per year grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to participate in a broad national effort to develop "plug-and-play" vaccines and antibody-based therapies against a wide range of emerging viruses. The grant is part of NIAID's new Research and Development of Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies for Pandemic Preparedness (ReVAMPP) Network, which was announced earlier today. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/potential-new-approach-to-enhancing-stem-cell-transplants/?sc=rsin /articles/potential-new-approach-to-enhancing-stem-cell-transplants/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:00 EST A discovery by a three-member Albert Einstein College of Medicine research team may boost the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants, commonly used for patients with cancer, blood disorders, or autoimmune diseases caused by defective stem cells, which produce all the body's different blood cells. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/jessica-kahn-m-d-m-p-h-named-senior-associate-dean-for-clinical-and-translational-research-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/jessica-kahn-m-d-m-p-h-named-senior-associate-dean-for-clinical-and-translational-research-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:05:48 EST After an extensive national search, Jessica Kahn, M.D., M.P.H., has been appointed as the senior associate dean for clinical and translational research and director of the Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She currently serves as co-director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST) and professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and as the founding associate chair of academic affairs and career development at Cincinnati Children's. Dr. Kahn will begin her new role at Einstein on October 21. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-names-marla-keller-m-d-executive-dean/?sc=rsin /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-names-marla-keller-m-d-executive-dean/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:05:12 EST Marla Keller, M.D., a national leader in academic medicine and in clinical and translational research and training, has been appointed executive dean at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-names-yoon-kang-m-d-vice-dean-for-education/?sc=rsin /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-names-yoon-kang-m-d-vice-dean-for-education/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:32 EST Albert Einstein College of Medicine has appointed nationally recognized education leader Yoon Kang, M.D., as its inaugural vice dean for education, following a national search. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/making-long-term-memories-requires-nerve-cell-damage/?sc=rsin /articles/making-long-term-memories-requires-nerve-cell-damage/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 EST Just as you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs, scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that you can't make long-term memories without DNA damage and brain inflammation. Their surprising findings were published online today in the journal Nature. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/iron-restriction-keeps-blood-stem-cells-young/?sc=rsin /articles/iron-restriction-keeps-blood-stem-cells-young/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:05:17 EST As we age, our hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells (HSCs) become less able to produce new red and white blood cells and other vital blood components--contributing to chronic inflammation and accelerating the onset of blood cancers and degenerative diseases. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/einstein-receives-10-9-million-grant-to-validate-remote-cognitive-testing-for-alzheimer-s-and-other-dementias/?sc=rsin /articles/einstein-receives-10-9-million-grant-to-validate-remote-cognitive-testing-for-alzheimer-s-and-other-dementias/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:30:29 EST Neurologists often diagnose Alzheimer's disease after evaluating patients during lengthy, in-person office visits. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/discovery-of-chikungunya-virus-s-invisibility-shield-may-lead-to-vaccines-or-treatments/?sc=rsin /articles/discovery-of-chikungunya-virus-s-invisibility-shield-may-lead-to-vaccines-or-treatments/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:00:00 EST Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that the virus responsible for chikungunya fever can spread directly from cell to cell--perhaps solving the longstanding mystery of how the virus, now emerging as a major health threat, can manage to escape antibodies circulating in the bloodstream. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/einstein-montefiore-and-lehman-college-launch-new-m-s-program-in-biological-sciences/?sc=rsin /articles/einstein-montefiore-and-lehman-college-launch-new-m-s-program-in-biological-sciences/?sc=rsin Wed, 03 May 2023 10:20:08 EST Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System have announced a collaboration with Lehman College of the City University of New York (CUNY) to launch the Einstein Discover Research Program. This unique research experience provides hands-on laboratory and scientific training for students from groups historically underrepresented in science and medicine, resulting in Master of Science (M.S.) degrees from CUNY. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/researchers-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-discover-how-long-lasting-memories-form-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-discover-how-long-lasting-memories-form-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 EST Helping your mother make pancakes when you were three...riding your bike without training wheels...your first romantic kiss: How do we retain vivid memories of long-ago events? As described in a paper published online on April 25 in Neuron, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found the explanation. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/why-do-children-develop-type-2-diabetes-4-1-million-nih-grant-will-help-montefiore-einstein-researchers-investigate/?sc=rsin /articles/why-do-children-develop-type-2-diabetes-4-1-million-nih-grant-will-help-montefiore-einstein-researchers-investigate/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:15:17 EST Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is surging among U.S. children. The number of youths under age 20 living with the disease has nearly doubled between 2001 and 2017, and yet--aside from increases in childhood obesity--the reasons for this disturbing increase are not clear. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded the Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine a six-year, $4.1 million grant to identify the biological and social factors that cause children and adolescents to develop the condition. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/einstein-appoints-reginald-hayes-as-assistant-dean-for-diversity-engagement/?sc=rsin /articles/einstein-appoints-reginald-hayes-as-assistant-dean-for-diversity-engagement/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:50:17 EST Albert Einstein College of Medicine has named Reginald Leon Hayes, B.S., B.Mus., M.Div., the assistant dean for diversity enhancement. In this role, Mr. Hayes will focus on promoting diversity, equity, and engagement for current and prospective medical students and those in Einstein's pathway programs. Mr. Hayes began his new role in late January. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/investigating-neighborhood-redevelopment-s-impact-on-heart-health-in-the-bronx/?sc=rsin /articles/investigating-neighborhood-redevelopment-s-impact-on-heart-health-in-the-bronx/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:15 EST Neighborhood redevelopment, which transforms low-income neighborhoods through rezoning, new construction and renovation, can lead to health benefits, such as greater access to fresh produce, improved housing, and more green spaces. But these advantages may not extend to all area residents. More information is needed about the impact of redevelopment, also known as urban renewal, on health, particularly if it contributes to inequities among middle-aged and older adults. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-and-montefiore-health-system-receive-5-2-million-nih-grant-to-study-heart-failure-in-hispanic-populations/?sc=rsin /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-and-montefiore-health-system-receive-5-2-million-nih-grant-to-study-heart-failure-in-hispanic-populations/?sc=rsin Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:39 EST Cardiology researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System have received a five-year, $5.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the underlying causes of heart failure among Hispanics/Latinos, who are at heightened risk for heart disease. Investigators will take a novel approach to assess risk: by simultaneously evaluating heart function and the relationship between the heart and the aorta, the large artery that conveys oxygen-rich blood from the heart's left ventricle to the rest of the body. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/11m-nih-grant-will-support-evaluation-of-alzheimer-s-screening-tool-in-primary-care-settings/?sc=rsin /articles/11m-nih-grant-will-support-evaluation-of-alzheimer-s-screening-tool-in-primary-care-settings/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:04 EST Investigators at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System, Regenstrief Institute, and Indiana University School of Medicine have received an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to evaluate an Einstein-developed test for assessing cognitive impairment and dementia. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/distinguished-cancer-and-stem-cell-biologist-ulrich-steidl-m-d-ph-d-appointed-chair-of-cell-biology-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/distinguished-cancer-and-stem-cell-biologist-ulrich-steidl-m-d-ph-d-appointed-chair-of-cell-biology-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:30:17 EST Ulrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in cancer and stem cell biology, has been named the chair of the department of cell biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Steidl assumes his new position as Arthur Skoultchi, Ph.D., who has led the department with distinction for 24 years, steps down from departmental leadership. Dr. Steidl is currently professor of cell biology, of oncology, and of medicine; interim director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine; and the Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor for Myelodysplastic Syndromes at Einstein; and deputy director of Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) and co-director of MECC's Blood Cancer Institute. Albert Einstein College of Medicine /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-receives-6-6m-in-nih-grants-to-lead-new-york-consortium-for-kidney-urological-and-hematological-research-and-training/?sc=rsin /articles/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-receives-6-6m-in-nih-grants-to-lead-new-york-consortium-for-kidney-urological-and-hematological-research-and-training/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:00:57 EST The National Institutes of Health has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine a five-year, $6.6 million grant to lead a New York-based consortium of medical schools to train young scientists in kidney, urology, and hematology research. Albert Einstein College of Medicine