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.

Fat May Play an Important Role in Brain Metabolism

Neurons stained for lipid droplets

While glucose, or sugar, is a well-known fuel for the brain, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated that electrical activity in synapses—the junctions between neurons where communication occurs—can lead to the use of lipid or fat droplets as an energy source.

The study, published July 1 in Nature Metabolism, challenges “the long-standing dogma that the brain doesn’t burn fat,” said principal investigator Dr. Timothy A. Ryan, professor of biochemistry and of biochemistry in anesthesiology, and the Tri-Institutional Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Weill Cornell Medicine.    

Dr. Timothy Ryan

Dr. Timothy Ryan. Credit: Travis Curry

2025 Excellence in Medical Education Awards

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Weill Cornell Medicine faculty and staff were honored with Excellence in Medical Education Awards at a ceremony June 26 held on campus. The awards, which are given at the end of each academic year, celebrate the honorees' extraordinary contributions to the education mission and for making the Weill Cornell Medical College experience exceptional for its students.

Dr. Joseph Safdieh, senior associate dean for education, presented the awards.The winners represent a wide range of departments across the institution, with categories recognizing teaching, distinguished service and leadership. 

“The Excellence in Medical Education Awards shine a light on faculty who truly excel in teaching," Dr. Safdieh said. "These awardees make the time, guide their students through their education journey, and leave a lasting impression on learners. They are not just teaching medicine; they are shaping how our students develop their identities as physicians. That kind of impact is worth celebrating.”

Awards & Honors: June 2025

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Dr. Joseph Fins, chief of the Division of Medical Ethics and the E. William Davis, Jr. M.D. Professor of Medical Ethics, served as commencement speaker for the Class of 2025 on May 8 at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, delivering a talk entitled “A Leaven of Science.” In addition, Dr. Fins was the commencement speaker for Medical College of Wisconsin on May 16, during which he received an honorary Doctorate of Medical Science.

Three Weill Cornell Medicine emergency medicine physicians were recently honored by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine for contributions to the field:

  • Dr. Junaid Razzak, a professor of emergency medicine and of population health sciences, was recognized with a SAEM25 Public Health Leadership Award.
  • Dr. Tony Rosen, an associate professor of emergency medicine, received a SAEM25 Mid-Career Investigator Award.
  • Dr. Felipe Teran, an assistant professor of emergency medicine, earned a SAEM25 Amy H. Kaji, MD, PhD Early Investigator Award.
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