Laurence Katznelson, MD, a national leader in graduate medical education and a distinguished physician-scientist in endocrinology and metabolism, will join Cedars-Sinai as vice dean of Medical Education on May 1.
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Defining the Future Language of Medicine
Cedars-Sinai physicians in the Department of Medicine have created a taxonomy—a classification system including comprehensive, standardized terminology—for the rapidly evolving field of medical extended reality (MXR).
How AI and Wearable Technologies Are Transforming Medicine
Imagine a world in which the digital watch on your wrist tracks not only your step count, but also your blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure and respiration.
Community Conversations: Inspiring Black Youth in Medicine
Cedars-Sinai and BlackDoctor.org will host a virtual community conversation to help inspire Black doctors considering a career in medicine, research and healthcare.
Cedars-Sinai Introduces Dutch Health-Tech Startups to US Markets
Cedars-Sinai will host 10 Dutch health technology startups in Los Angeles to share best practices on bringing innovative ideas and products to the U.S. market.
Joint Accreditation Expands Cedars-Sinai’s Interprofessional Continuing Education
The Continuing Medical Education program at Cedars-Sinai has earned Joint Accreditation with Commendation, enhancing continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals and signifying that Cedars-Sinai upholds the highest standards in providing relevant, effective, practice-based education.
RESEARCH ALERT: The New Geography of the Gut
Investigators from Cedars-Sinai; the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF); Harvard University; and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel conducted a study to determine where individual nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine. For the first time, they identified the molecular markers that define five distinct intestinal regions.
Cedars-Sinai High-Risk Pregnancy Experts Share Latest Research at Annual Scientific Meeting
High-risk pregnancy specialists from Cedars-Sinai will share their research findings at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2024 Pregnancy Meeting, Feb.10-14, in National Harbor, Maryland.
Cedars-Sinai Behavioral Health App Launches On Apple Vision Pro
Cedars-Sinai clinicians and artificial intelligence experts have developed a new application that takes advantage of the unique capabilities of Apple Vision Pro to support patients’ mental health needs.
Cedars-Sinai Stroke Experts Present Latest Research at International Stroke Conference Feb. 6-9
Physician-scientists from the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Cedars-Sinai will be attending the International Stroke Conference Feb. 6-9 in Phoenix and are available to discuss the latest stroke news and research.
Nicolas Musi, MD, Named Inaugural Cypres Chair in Diabetes Research
Nicolas Musi, MD, studies a spectrum of age-related disorders that can impact a healthy lifespan.
3rd Space Launch of Cedars-Sinai Stem Cells Slated for Jan. 29
Cedars-Sinai and Space Tango are planning their third launch of pilot-scale systems for the automated in-space production of stem cells to the International Space Station.
What You Need to Know: Taking Doxycycline for Safer Sex
As the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) sharply rises in the U.S., new evidence suggests that a common antibiotic—doxycycline—could help prevent the spread of some bacterial infections.
Cedars-Sinai’s Smallest Babies Celebrate Halloween
It was another boo-tiful Halloween celebration at the Cedars-Sinai Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Thursday. Hand-sewn costumes had been specially made for the smallest babies by Cedars-Sinai volunteers and were laid out in the NICU for parents to select.
Adult Congenital Heart Surgery Team Saves a Life, Sparks an Idea
She was five days postpartum. Her first child was a perfect baby girl. What was supposed to be among the happiest times in Marisa Dominguez’s life was, instead, the scariest.
Pursuing the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) already is making a difference in healthcare by helping medical professionals interpret tests, clarify diagnoses and identify the most effective treatment approaches to a range of diseases.
Cedars-Sinai Infectious Disease Experts Featured at IDWeek Meeting
Cedars-Sinai infectious disease specialists and investigators will present research and discuss clinical advances throughout IDWeek, taking place in Boston from Oct. 11-15.
Cedars-Sinai Selects Director of Digital Pathology Research
Cedars-Sinai recently announced the selection of Joshua Levy, PhD, as the new director of Digital Pathology Research. Levy also will hold a joint appointment in the Department of Computational Biomedicine.
Cedars-Sinai Expert Selected to Lead California Maternal Health Panel
Cedars-Sinai maternal-fetal medicine leader Kimberly Gregory, MD, MPH, is the new chair of the California Pregnancy-Associated Review Committee (CA-PARC).
Cedars-Sinai Welcomes New Plastic Surgery Leader
Cedars-Sinai has selected Curtis L. Cetrulo Jr., MD, as the new vice chair of Research in the Department of Surgery, director of the Division of Plastic Surgery and director of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Program Development.
Un Corto Camino y un Viaje Largo
Dentro de unas semanas, Lizbeth Sanchez se despedirá de su trabajo en un laboratorio del Smidt Heart Institute y caminará unos 200 pasos hasta un salón de clases de Cedars-Sinai, donde comenzará a trabajar en su doctorado en investigación biomédica y traslacional.
Cultivating Innovative AI Solutions to Enhance Patient Care
As the use of artificial intelligence continues to rapidly evolve, Cedars-Sinai is tapping its own experts to create and deploy AI-driven solutions to real-time healthcare challenges.
Prominent Cedars-Sinai Surgeon Visits The View Hospital
Prominent Cedars-Sinai hand and plastic surgeon David Kulber, MD, recently visited The View Hospital to consult with medical colleagues as part of the ongoing collaboration between the new state-of-the-art facility and Cedars-Sinai.
Study: Individuals Feel Sex-Specific Symptoms Before Impending Cardiac Arrest
Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai are one step closer to helping individuals catch a sudden cardiac arrest before it happens, thanks to a study published today in the peer-reviewed journal The Lancet Digital Health.
Cedars-Sinai Graduate School Earns Renewed Accreditation
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Cedars-Sinai has again been accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Can a Blood Test Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?
In July, the first direct-to-consumer blood test designed to assess a user’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease hit the market.
Summer Safety: Keeping Your Cool in the Heat
Climate change has supersized summer heat this year, with Southern California expected to again reach more than 100 degrees mid-month. Along with the rise in outdoor temperatures, physicians are seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses following weeks of unrelenting hot weather.
Cedars-Sinai July Research Highlights
A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai.
Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD, Named Inaugural Chair in Medical Discovery
Cedars-Sinai has named Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD, as the inaugural holder of the Carol Moss Foundation Chair in Medical Discovery.
Cedars-Sinai Hits New High for Organ Transplants
Fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30, proved to be the busiest year yet for Cedars-Sinai’s Comprehensive Transplant Center and Smidt Heart Institute, with more than 600 organs transplanted.
June Research Highlights
A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai for June 2023.
Cedars-Sinai Experts Discuss Pros, Cons of New Alzheimer’s Drug
Cedars-Sinai patient care teams are preparing to offer lecanemab, a new Alzheimer’s disease treatment expected to soon receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to patients in the coming months.
Health Experts Address Alarming Disparities in Black Maternal Health
Experts from Cedars-Sinai, BlackDoctors.org, the California Black Women’s Health Project and the Morehouse School of Medicine participated in a recent discussion that addressed the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black mothers.
Scleroderma Awareness Month
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease characterized by thickening and scarring of the skin and vital organs, and the narrowing of the blood vessels which lead to poor circulation.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Diversity & Inclusion Expert Available to Discuss Juneteenth’s Importance, Growth
Nicole M. Mitchell, Cedars-Sinai’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, is available for interviews to discuss the significance and growth of Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day.
Pool Safety: What You Need to Know for a Safe Swimming Season
The school year is winding down, summer is around the corner and that means more children are splashing into swimming pools, whether in a backyard, at summer camp, or at recreation center pools.
Cedars-Sinai Creates Safe Space for High-Quality LGBTQ+ Healthcare
Cedars-Sinai has opened a new LGBTQ+ Center, bringing together specialists in primary care, pediatrics, transgender surgery, reconstructive surgery and anal cancer screening to meet the needs of patients in an inclusive and culturally sensitive setting.
Bryan Croft Named Executive VP, COO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai has appointed Bryan Croft as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and as chief executive officer of Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. The appointment is effective June 3.
Cedars-Sinai Establishes Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education
The Cedars-Sinai Department of Computational Biomedicine recently sharpened its focus on advancing artificial intelligence and machine learning by establishing the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education.
Doctor, Family Set Up Charitable Fund to Honor Their Mother
Next Sunday will be the first Mother’s Day that Cedars-Sinai pediatrician Tracy Zaslow faces without her mother, Carol, by her side.
Association of American Physicians Taps Cedars-Sinai Leader as President-Elect
Physician-scientist Paul Noble, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, was named president-elect of the Association of American Physicians (AAP) at the group’s annual meeting in Chicago on April 22.
Back to the Footwork He Loves
Fred Tallaksen is a performer and choreographer with 35 years in the industry and four Emmy nominations under his belt. But for more than a decade, between dancing and drumming and teaching others to step to the beat, he hid terrible pain that threatened to end his career—until spine surgery at Cedars-Sinai got his back, back on track.
Nursing Excellence: Cedars-Sinai Earns Sixth Magnet Designation
Cedars-Sinai’s commitment to excellence in nursing is being celebrated again because the organization has earned its sixth-consecutive Magnet designation, widely considered the highest honor in nursing.
Working to Improve the Patient Experience
When Kathryn Garcia Castro’s twins were born in 2015, they were 14 weeks early. One weighed 2 pounds; the other just 1 pound. The twins were in the Cedars-Sinai Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for three months, and Garcia Castro spent every day with them.
Cedars-Sinai Receives $140M Gift—Largest in Its History
Cedars-Sinai has received a gift of more than $140 million—the largest gift in the hospital’s 121-year history—from the estate of longtime supporters Susanne and Ervin Bard. This gift will propel clinical and research innovation in the medical campus’ newest building.
Neuro Annual Report 2023: A Year of Patients, Progress
The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai highlighted progress against Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, brain cancer and stroke in their 2023 Annual Report, which also details advancements in spine surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Launches Customized, Convenient Virtual Second Opinion Throughout California and Several Additional States
Cedars-Sinai is taking telehealth and the patient experience to the next level, now offering Cedars-Sinai Virtual Second Opinion—an online platform connecting individuals in need of complex cardiac, spine or gynecologic care with top-ranked experts who provide customized treatment options and virtual education sessions.
Fentanyl: The New Talk Between Parents and Teens
Parents have a new—and deadly—reason to sit down with their tweens and teens for a talk about drug abuse. The reason: fentanyl.
Coming Together to Improve Epilepsy Patient Care
Cedars-Sinai and its affiliate Huntington Health are collaborating on a new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit to bring treatment and care closer to epilepsy patients in the San Gabriel Valley
Cedars-Sinai Welcomes Biomedical Data Science Expert
Nicholas Tatonetti, PhD, an expert in biomedical data science, has joined Cedars-Sinai as the vice chair of Computational Biomedicine and associate director for Computational Oncology at Cedars-Sinai Cancer.