Spring/Summer 2026

VP&S News

VP&S Enacts New Vision for PhD Student Education

The Vagelos Institute’s Biomedical Research Education (VIBRE) PhD Programs are creating a new academic model to give PhD students greater freedom and to support intellectual risk-taking.
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4 New Department Chairs at VP&S

Since October 2025, four new chairs have been appointed at VP&S across the basic science and clinical departments.
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VP&S Students Travel to Albany

On Feb. 10, a contingent of 23 students from CUIMC schools traveled to Albany to deepen their understanding of the New York state legislative process and advocate for health policies they value.
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Class of 2026 Celebrates Match Day

On March 20, 135 fourth year VP&S medical students opened the envelopes containing their match letters and learned where they will continue their medical training after graduation
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Andrew Lassman Takes on New Role as Vice Dean of Clinical Trials

Andrew B. Lassman, MD, has taken on a newly formed role as vice dean of clinical trials at VP&S.
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CUIMC Brings Science to Life for Curious Kids

Over a thousand elementary school kids learned about stem cells, brains, bacteria, and more at CUIMC’s second annual Curious Minds Science Zone.
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News in Brief

Brief, important updates from around VP&S.

Department of Psychiatry Receives $10M to Launch the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative

The Essel Foundation Inc. made a transformational gift of $10 million to the Department of Psychiatry to establish the Dr. Herbert Pardes Scholars Initiative.
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