Obstetrics & Gynecology

News and Events

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.

Study Reveals How a Membrane Lipid Tunes the Eye’s Response to Light

two ribbon structures of an ion channel, opened and closed

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have determined the mechanism by which a molecule within cells can help tune the light sensitivity of the eyes. The study identified the molecule’s binding site on a protein in retinal cells, which should enable the development of drugs that target this site to treat related eye diseases.

Dr. Crina Nimigean

Dr. Crina Nimigean

Fall Grants Roundup

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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.

Dr. Effie Apostolou

Associate Professor of Molecular Biology in Medicine and member of the Meyer Cancer Center and of the Center for Metabolic Health at Weill Cornell

American Association for Cancer Research Trailblazer Award

Targeting Three-Dimensional Regulatory Nodes to Rewire Cancer Programs

Dr. Effie Apostolou

Dr. Effie Apostolou

Exercise May Ease Stress-Related Bladder Pain and Frequent Urination

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Chronic stress may contribute to the pain and urinary symptoms experienced by people with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) by triggering changes in the bladder and nervous system, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. IC/BPS, a chronic condition affecting millions, causes pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic area, often accompanied by an urgent or frequent need to urinate.

Dr. Larissa Rodriguez

Dr. Larissa Rodriguez

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