Columbia neuroscientists and economists are working together to understand what motivates us to pay attention to certain pieces of information and invest in acquiring them.
Parents today also tend to spend more time working, said Dr. Elizabeth M. Fitelson, director of the Women's Program at Columbia University Medical Center.
Kidney swaps are spectacular, but Columbia surgeons also practice the art of matching kidneys to patients, which has helped them cut the wait time for a kidney transplant by more than half.
Medical center employees who want to become more effective managers or team members can find training to help them achieve those goals through CUIMC Learning.
A new study from Columbia pediatricians found that new mothers are more receptive to educational materials that contain facts, not criticism, about sugary drinks.
Classes across the entire medical center were cancelled on April 2 and replaced with workshops designed to foster teamwork and respect among all health care professionals.
