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2026 Excellence in Medical Education Awards

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More than 30 Weill Cornell Medicine faculty and staff were honored June 25 with Excellence in Medical Education Awards at a ceremony held on campus.

“It is an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our honorees for their extraordinary contributions to the education mission and for making the Weill Cornell Medical College experience exceptional for our students,” said Dr. Joseph Safdieh, the Richard P. Cohen, M.D. Senior Associate Dean for Education at Weill Cornell Medicine, who presented the awards, which are given at the end of each academic year.

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Excellence in Medical Education Award trophies

The winners represent a wide range of departments across the institution, with categories recognizing teaching, distinguished service and leadership. 

Phase 1 Curriculum

Essential Principles of Medicine – Part A

Jennifer Bassetti, M.D.
Aistant Professor of Clinical PediatricsEssential Principles of Medicine – Part B

Stress-Linked Gut Viruses May Help Tumors Evade the Immune System

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Chronic psychological stress can help tumors evade immune attack through a chain of molecular events involving gut bacteria and viruses within those bacteria, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings unveil a new layer of cancer biology along with potential therapeutic opportunities.

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In mice under chronic unpredictable mild stress, the anti-tumor B cell response (white) is suppressed. Credit: Zeng Lab

Awards & Honors: June 2026

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Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou, professor of clinical medicine, was awarded an honorary professorship from the University of Ioannina Medical School in Greece, her alma mater. Dr. Andreopoulou was recognized for her medical contributions.

Dr. Joseph Fins, chief of the Division of Medical Ethics, the E. William Davis, Jr., M.D. Professor of Medical Ethics and a professor of medicine, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine of Mexico as an honorary member. Founded in 1864, the academy’s mission is to promote study, teaching and research in the field of medicine.

Dr. Caroline Pearson, assistant professor of research in neuroscience, has been selected to join the early career editorial board for Stem Cell Reports. The journal is an open access forum communicating basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational and clinical studies.

Dr. Matthew Robbins, professor of neurology, was given the Distinguished Service Award by the American Headache Society. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated long-term, meaningful service to the AHS and the field of headache medicine. Dr. Robbins was also elected president of the society, starting his term in June.

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