I am so inspired by the extraordinary generosity that we have received for the We’re Changing Medicine campaign. Your gifts not only amplify the critical work happening at Weill Cornell Medicine, but also demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing science and medicine at this pivotal time in health care. This vital philanthropy is a testament to your trust in our mission to care, discover, teach and build community, and we are resolute in honoring that confidence in us.
Collaboration is central to all we achieve. As a physician and an interventional cardiologist, I’ve seen firsthand how teamwork saves lives. In the catheterization lab, where we diagnose and treat a variety of heart conditions, each member of the team – including the anesthesiologists, cardiologists, nurses and surgeons – plays an indispensable role in ensuring the best outcomes for patients. This spirit of collaboration defines our approach at Weill Cornell Medicine. Whether at the research bench, the patient’s bedside, or in the classroom, breaking down silos and fostering multidisciplinary partnerships are key to who we are and how we succeed. Visionary gifts, like the recent one from the Weill Family Foundation, directed by our extraordinary benefactors, Joan and Board of Fellows Chair Emeritus Sandy Weill, to spark creation of the Weill Cancer Hub East, will allow us to continue bringing the brightest minds together and moving medicine forward. This is key to advancing research and science, now more than ever.
As we look toward the future, there are many milestones to come. Next month, we will hold a ribbon-cutting to open our new state-of-the-art student residence, creating an inspiring place for our students to learn and grow. We are also expanding our clinical footprint to increase access to our world-class care and enhancing our already strong research enterprise to tackle some of the medicine’s most urgent questions. None of this would be possible without your partnership.
Together, we are changing medicine.
With gratitude,
Robert A. Harrington, M.D.
Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean
Weill Cornell Medicine Provost for Medical Affairs, Cornell University
