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Mount Sinai and CityPickle Expand NYC Access

Mount Sinai Health System has renewed its partnership with CityPickle to expand community pickleball programming across New York City, including new locations in Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge. The partnership combines accessible pickleball clinics, community play sessions, and health education led by Mount Sinai specialists to help New Yorkers stay active, healthy, and connected through one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. Programs will include discounted clinics, free play opportunities, injury prevention education, and wellness guidance for players of all ages and skill levels.

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Mount Sinai Targets Colon Cancer Resistance

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center have identified a potential breakthrough approach to treating colorectal cancer by restoring communication between critical immune cells. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the study found that combining multiple immunotherapy targets with strategies aimed at suppressive immune cells significantly improved tumor elimination in preclinical models, offering hope for patients whose cancers do not respond to existing immunotherapy treatments.

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Mount Sinai Gets $5M for AI Eye Health Center

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has announced a major $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation to support its groundbreaking Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Health. As a result of this donation, the center will now be named "The Barry Family Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health."