Dr. David B. Beck, MD, PhD, is an American physician-scientist making important contributions to the understanding of genetic and inflammatory diseases. Working at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York, he focuses on identifying the genetic mechanisms behind conditions that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. His research combines clinical medicine, genetics and […]
Dr. Brian J. Druker is one of the most influential figures in modern cancer medicine. An American physician-scientist based in Portland, Oregon, he is widely recognized for helping transform the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a blood cancer that was once extremely difficult to manage. His pioneering work helped establish a new approach to […]
Cancer research is entering a new era in which genetic information and artificial intelligence can help doctors understand diseases in greater detail. Dr. Dan Landau, a physician-scientist and cancer researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, is helping advance this approach. His work focuses on understanding how cancer develops, identifying changes in cancer […]
Introduction: Real Estate Is More Than Buildings A commercial building is the visible result of a process that begins long before construction. Behind its physical structure are financing arrangements, legal agreements, property research, regulatory requirements, and decisions about how the space will serve businesses and communities. Understanding these interconnected elements offers a broader perspective on […]
Introduction: A Voice of Reason in a Noisy Money Culture American households are navigating a peculiar economic moment. Inflation has cooled from its post-pandemic peaks, yet the cost of living remains stubbornly high. More than half of U.S. adults report living paycheck to paycheck, and nearly four in ten say their biggest financial regret is […]
Some actors arrive quietly and then refuse to leave the frame. Sebastian Chacon is one of them. The Queens-born, NYU-trained American actor has spent more than a decade moving between New York stages, prestige television, and celebrated independent films, building a career defined less by a single role than by steady, undeniable range. Audiences came […]
Metabolic diseases affect millions of people and can increase the risk of serious complications, including cardiovascular disease and liver damage. Dr. Joshua Cook, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of medicine in endocrinology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, is working to uncover the biological processes connecting insulin, metabolism, and liver health. His […]
Bringing Engineering and Medicine Together Dr. Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), whose work combines pediatric medicine, engineering, and nanotechnology. His research explores how extremely small technologies can help scientists understand disease and develop more precise ways to diagnose and treat cancer. Dr. Jonas is […]
Jewish heritage lives through more than sacred texts and religious observances. It continues through the people who preserve its traditions, teach its values, and find creative ways to connect the past with the present. For Rabbi Steve Karro, this connection takes shape through sacred writing, Hebrew calligraphy, fine art, and a lifelong commitment to education. […]
Dr. Stuart H. Orkin is a renowned American physician-scientist whose decades of work in pediatric hematology and molecular genetics have helped transform the understanding and treatment of inherited blood disorders. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he is the David G. Nathan Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, an investigator at Boston Children’s Hospital and […]