News | Obstetrics & Gynecology

Programs and providers of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine are often the focus of news stories and features appearing in major national media. We invite you to review some stories that typify the breakthrough accomplishments of our remarkable team and highlight the impact our care has had on patient’s lives.

NIH Grant Awarded to Treat Breast Cancer with Bacteria

illustration of Salmonella bacteria colored pink

A scientist at Weill Cornell Medicine is working with colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on new, complementary research efforts engineering therapeutic Salmonella to target critical gaps in treatment for drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancers. The team has received a five-year, $13.1 million grant, the first of its kind for bacteria cancer therapies awarded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, to support research to design nontoxic bacteria strains that can deliver three treatment options.

Dr. Sarah Cheal

Fall Grants Roundup

Weill Cornell Medicine has received major new funding to support collaborative research spanning clinical trials, precision medicine and drug target discovery with the potential to improve outcomes for patients with challenging cancers.