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Welcome 2020-2021 Will Rogers Institute Fellow: Yuri Matusov, MD
We are pleased to share that Yuri Matusov, MD, was the fourth recipient of the Will Rogers Institute Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Matusov received his medical degree Ross University School of Medicine in Florida. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California prior to joining the pulmonary […]
Continue readingWill Rogers Institute Celebrates Black History Month by Recognizing Two Prominent Entertainers
In 1976 President Gerald Ford called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. This year The Will Rogers Institute celebrates two entertainers […]
Continue readingWill Rogers Institute Fellowship Awarded to Dr. Joseph Palatinus of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedars Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship program held its virtual graduation on June 18, 2020. The class of fellows received more than they originally signed up for when they accepted the 36-month training fellowship, all of them were on the front lines managing patients with COVID-19. The celebration was festive, the fellows and the […]
Continue readingGenes, Blood Type Tied to Risk of Severe COVID-19
Posted on June 18th, 2020 by Dr. Francis Collins https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2020/06/18/genes-blood-type-tied-to-covid-19-risk-of-severe-disease/ Many people who contract COVID-19 have only a mild illness, or sometimes no symptoms at all. But others develop respiratory failure that requires oxygen support or even a ventilator to help them recover [1]. It’s clear that this happens more often in men than in […]
Continue readingAsthma and Allergy Awareness Month During COVID-19
The month of May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness month. We take this opportunity to celebrate all the pulmonologists that the Will Rogers Institute has worked with since creating a research and training center at the former Will Rogers Memorial Hospital (a tuberculosis treatment and rehabilitation center). As we know from the COVID-19 news, the […]
Continue reading2019 WRI Fellowship Progress Report: NYU School of Medicine
NYUSOM: Drs. Kugler, Rom and Munger Current treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) does not prolong survival. Development of new therapeutic approaches requires improved understanding of the pathogenesis of IPF. We have learned that ‘hedgehog’ (HH) signaling is required for lung development and may be highly relevant to IPF. The clinically-approved HH pathway antagonists Vismodegib […]
Continue readingRESPIRATORY DISTRESS IN INFANTS AND ADULTS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is a serious condition that most often afflicts premature infants, although other babies can also have the condition. These infants are unable to breathe properly without oxygen and other medical interventions. The syndrome can be deadly, but with the right treatment, infants often survive and thrive. When RDS cannot be prevented, […]
Continue readingA Piece of Will Rogers History Returns Home
William Morris and Will Rogers forever linked BY entertainment careers and the hospital in Saranac Lake, NY The Will Rogers Memorial Hospital (renamed in Will’s honor but formally known as the National Vaudeville Association Hospital) was a leader in pulmonary research and rehabilitation in the early 1900’s. It was a sought-after destination by both patient […]
Continue readingWRI Expands Partnership with Boys & Girls Club for 2013/2014
One of the missions of the Will Rogers Institute is to educate the general public on topics of health and fitness. In 2008, The Will Rogers Institute partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to honor one club each year for 5 years with a $5,000 cash prize. The award was given to […]
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