NYU Langone and NYU Grossman in the News
Pancreatic cancer cells constantly rewrite their DNA to outsmart treatment
SCIENMAG
Researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center have detailed why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat in a study published in Nature Genetics. By analyzing nearly half a million individual cells, the team showed that cancer cells constantly rewrite their genetic makeup to evade therapy and spread. The investigation found increased activity of the MYC gene in the most aggressive cells and that blocking it reverted them to a less aggressive state. The study was led by Despoina Kalfakakou, PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Perlmutter Cancer Center, with co-senior investigator Aristotelis Tsirigos, PhD, professor in the Departments of Medicine and Pathology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, co-director of the Division of Precision Medicine, and director of NYU Langone’s Applied Bioinformatics Laboratories.
10/13/2026
Exposure to 'safer' plastic additive during pregnancy linked to smaller birth size
Medical Xpress
A study led by NYU Langone Health researchers linked higher levels of the plastic additive DINCH in pregnant women to lighter and smaller newborns. The analysis of 6,617 pregnancies found that every tenfold increase in DINCH exposure was associated with a 27-gram reduction in birth weight. According to study lead author Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, the Jim G. Hendrick, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, professor of population health, and director of the Division of Environmental Pediatrics and the Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards at NYU Langone, even minor differences in birth size can elevate risks for future health problems. He also called for stronger pre-market testing and oversight for chemicals used in household products.
Also reporting was: SCIENMAG, News Medical, MDLinx, MSN India
10/13/2026
Long Island nurses recognized for excellence
LongIsland.com
The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council held its Nurse of Excellence Award Ceremony, recognizing outstanding nurse leaders across Long Island. Jennifer Psinakis, BSN, RN, senior nurse clinician at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, received the award for excellence in clinical nursing. She is a skilled bedside nurse caring for complex patient populations, including thoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients. At the hospital, Psinakis founded the Nurse and Patient Wellness Committee and led the creation of the Zen Den. Other awards were presented to professionals from Stony Brook School of Nursing and Stony Brook University Hospital.
10/13/2026
NYU Langone opens 28,000-square-foot imaging center in Manhattan
DOTmed HealthCare Business News
NYU Langone Health has opened a 28,000-square-foot outpatient imaging center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side at 1980 Broadway. The new facility, NYU Langone Radiology—Upper West Side, provides services including integrated PET/MR, advanced cardiac CT, and 3D mammography for breast, neurological, and cancer care. Oren Cahlon, MD, executive vice president, vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, and chief clinical officer at NYU Langone, stated that the center advances the mission to deliver world-class imaging care. The location is integrated with NYU Langone’s electronic health record system, joining a network of over 400 outpatient locations.
10/13/2026
‘Women don’t put themselves first’: Brooklyn doctors sound alarm on mammogram barriers
Brooklyn Paper
According to Natalie Zelenko, MD, breast imaging expert and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, barriers to mammograms in Brooklyn are multifactorial and extend beyond physical access and education. At NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, she observes that fear of the procedure or a diagnosis, misinformation, and life responsibilities like childcare often prevent women from getting screened. Patrick Borgen, MD, of Maimonides Medical Center, also highlighted fear and competing life priorities as major deterrents. Both physicians stressed that early detection through mammography is crucial, as it leads to more treatable cancers and better outcomes.
10/13/2026
Our Russian plague fears are fueled by the same old unknowns | Opinion
USA Today
In an opinion piece, Marc K. Siegel, MD, a clinical professor of medicine and medical director of Doctor Radio at NYU Langone Health, writes about fears surrounding a potential plague outbreak in Russia. He argues that a lack of transparency from Russian authorities fuels global anxiety, drawing parallels to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Siegel emphasizes that without a reliable global health network to provide accurate information, public fear of worst-case scenarios grows. He concludes that the world remains vulnerable when nations do not fully disclose public health threats.
10/13/2026
DR MARC SIEGEL: Pope Leo's lung surgery puts modern medicine alongside faith
Fox News
In an opinion piece, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor of medicine and medical director of Doctor Radio at NYU Langone Health, discusses Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery. Dr. Siegel explains that the procedure to remove a small nodule will likely be a minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). He notes the Pope’s surgeon is an expert in this technique. The commentary explores the intersection of modern medical science and faith, referencing the Pope's visit to the healing sanctuary at Lourdes and the role that spiritual well-being plays alongside medical intervention in a patient's recovery.
10/13/2026
New York's and Pennsylvania's diverging measles playbooks
POLITICO
New York is requesting assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address an uptick in measles cases, prompting a state of emergency declaration. In other news, Northwell Health's Center for Gun Violence Prevention received a $650,000 CDC grant to integrate its firearm safety screening tool into women's health care. Additionally, researchers at NYU Langone Health have developed an artificial intelligence model that can identify signs of organ rejection in heart transplant recipients, which could help prevent unnecessary biopsies.
10/13/2026
What is a personalized cancer vaccine? What patients should know
CURE Magazine
Merck and Moderna announced their investigational personalized mRNA vaccine, intismeran autogene, combined with Keytruda, succeeded in a phase 3 trial at preventing melanoma recurrence following surgery. The late Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, former deputy director of NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center and senior investigator on the phase 2b trial, previously explained the vaccine generates an immune response against targets found only in the tumor, and Keytruda amplifies that response. In the phase 2b study, the combination lowered the risk of cancer recurrence or death by 49%. Full results of the new trial will be presented on October 24.
10/13/2026
Nephrologists warn middle-aged men about 3 common health conditions that can lead to kidney disease
Men's Journal
For middle-aged men, being overweight is a significant risk factor for kidney disease, as it can lead to diabetes, hypertension, and gout. According to David S. Goldfarb, MD, clinical director of nephrology at NYU Langone Health, excess weight has many physiological effects, with insulin resistance being the most critical. This resistance contributes to metabolic syndrome, which includes high cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Addressing weight through lifestyle changes and managing existing health conditions is crucial for protecting kidney health.
10/13/2026
New framework urges health systems to measure trust and continuity in primary care
SCIENMAG
In a viewpoint published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, Mark D. Schwartz, MD, professor in the Departments of Population Health and Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, argues that current healthcare metrics fail to capture the true value of primary care. He contends that measures like visit counts overlook the crucial aspects of relationships, guidance, and stewardship that occur between appointments. Schwartz proposes a new framework, the Primary Care Value Dashboard, to measure patient access and continuity of care. The viewpoint suggests that tools to measure these functions already exist, and it calls on health systems and payers to adopt them for quality improvement.
10/13/2026
