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March 2022 EIPM Director's Memo

March 3, 2022

Dear Members of the Englander Institute,

February was a busy month for many of our colleagues who participated in live and virtual events (see below). By sharing their expertise across a wide range of topics, these events help attract attention to the EIPM and raise our profile as we continue to grow and recruit new talent. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to participate in these panels and conferences. 

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February 2022 EIPM Director's Memo

February 1, 2022

Dear Members of the Englander Institute,

I hope this message finds you doing well and staying healthy! It’s hard to believe that January is already behind us, but as you’ll see below, we have a lot to show for the first month of 2022. 

In addition to robust news coverage, awards, events, and publications, we welcome three new senior members of our team. Drs. Cristofanilli, Kasi, and Al Assaad bring a wealth of experience and talent to the EIPM. 

The popular...

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Researchers Identify Key Regulator of Blood Stem Cell Development

January 31, 2022

A protein that masterminds the way DNA is wrapped within chromosomes has a major role in the healthy functioning of blood stem cells, which produce all blood cells in the body, according to a new study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

The protein, known as histone H3.3, organizes the spool-like structures around which DNA is wrapped in plants, animals and most other organisms....

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