News from NYU Langone Health
Turning Off This Protein Could Stop Lung Cancer in Its Tracks
SciTechDaily
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found that blocking a protein called FSP1 can significantly slow lung tumor growth by triggering ferroptosis, a form of cell death. A study published in Nature showed that preventing FSP1 from functioning in cancer cells reduced tumor size by up to 80% in mice with lung adenocarcinoma. According to senior author Thales Papagiannakopoulos, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, this discovery paves the way for a new treatment strategy. Lead author Katherine Wu, an MD/PhD student at NYU Langone Health, noted future research will focus on optimizing FSP1 inhibitors.
11/28/2025
Neurologists Share The 1 Food They Avoid To Keep Their Brains Sharp
HuffPost
Several neurologists and neuroscientists shared the foods they avoid to maintain brain health, including soda, protein powders with artificial sweeteners, and beer. Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center, avoids margarine because it contains trans fats. She notes that trans fats are harmful to the brain's blood vessels and are linked to an increased risk of dementia. Other foods to limit include french fries and cannabis-infused foods.
11/29/2025
Kelly McKinney: Thoughts on ‘Frankenstein,’ AI and the perils of our unfinished creation
Chicago Tribune
In an opinion piece, Kelly McKinney, vice president of emergency management and enterprise resilience at NYU Langone Health, argues that the rapid, uncontrolled development of artificial intelligence mirrors the story of 'Frankenstein.' McKinney warns that just as Dr. Frankenstein abandoned his creation, humanity is failing to take responsibility for AI, which could lead to catastrophic consequences. He calls for government regulation, transparency, and stronger safeguards to ensure AI serves humanity, drawing parallels between the creation of AI and other powerful technologies like nuclear weapons, urging that conscience must catch up to capability.
11/29/2025
Autoimmune diseases can strike any part of the body
Boston Herald
Autoimmune diseases, where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, are on the rise and affect tens of millions of people, primarily women. The article explains that diagnosis can be difficult due to vague or overlapping symptoms. According to Amit Saxena, MD, associate professor in the Department of Rheumatology and director of NYU Langone’s Rheumatology Clinical Research Program, 'This is probably the most exciting time that we’ve ever had to be in autoimmunity.' New research is exploring ways to reprogram the immune system, with some promising early results for conditions like lupus and myositis, offering hope beyond just managing symptoms.
11/29/2025
Mice Help Pregnant Friends Give Birth | Animal Behavior News
Time.News
A new study from Robert Froemke, PhD, professor in NYU Langone's Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, and the Skirball Professor of Genetics, Department of Neuroscience, and his team reveals that mice act as 'midwives' to assist other mice during childbirth. The research found that experienced mother mice helped pregnant mice that were genetically engineered to lack oxytocin receptors, dramatically improving survival rates for both mothers and pups. In the study, nine out of ten mice paired with a 'midwife' survived labor, compared to only one survivor in a control group housed alone. This discovery suggests that social support during birth is a central organizing force in animal relationships.
11/29/2025
Changing Faces - Board of Directors and Advisory Boards - October 2025
Pharmaphorum
San Francisco-based Noetik has formed a new Scientific Advisory Board featuring several high-profile members, including Kwok-Kin Wong, MD, PhD, the Anne Murnick Cogan and David H. Cogan Professor of Oncology, director of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. The article also details other recent board and advisory panel changes across the life sciences sector.
11/28/2025
Science and Faith Together: Dr. Siegel on His Book "The Miracles Among Us"
WHAM-AM (Rochester, NY)
Discussing his book "The Miracles Among Us," Marc Siegel, MD, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, emphasizes the role of faith and prayer in healing. He believes everyone has a miracle story and views artificial intelligence as a tool of "science and faith together." He highlights advanced AI for early cancer detection at NYU Langone, such as "opportunistic scanning," calling it a key advance that will help people live to 100.
11/30/2025
