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- 1Napoleone Ferrara Wins 2026 Yergin Family Biomedical Research Prize▼Napoleone Ferrara, MD, Receives 2026 Yergin Family International Prize for Biomedical Research
Napoleone Ferrara, MD, has been awarded the 2026 Yergin Family International Prize for Biomedical Research. Ferrara is known for his work on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which led to groundbreaking anti-angiogenic therapies for cancer and eye diseases. The prize is announced by Mount Sinai, which hosts the award, honoring a leading figure in modern biomedical science.
- 2UAE Probes Possible Terrorism Link in FlyDubai Crash▼U.A.E. Investigates Whether Terrorism Played Role in FlyDubai Attack
United Arab Emirates authorities are investigating whether terrorism played a role in the FlyDubai plane crash that killed all on board when the aircraft went down while attempting to land in strong winds. Officials have not ruled out any cause, and the possibility of an attack is being examined alongside technical and weather-related factors as investigators work to determine what brought the jet down.
- 3Mount Sinai Tech Halves Clinical Trial Data-Entry Time●Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center Cuts Clinical Trial Data-Entry Time by More Than Half With Real-Time EHR-to-EDC Technology
Mount Sinai's Tisch Cancer Center reports that a real-time technology transferring data directly from electronic health records to electronic data capture systems has cut clinical trial data-entry time by more than half. The approach reduces manual transcription work for research staff and could speed up oncology trials, drawing attention from hospitals and researchers looking to streamline trial operations.
- 4Operation Badr 1973: Egypt's Opening Air Strike Remembered▼Operation Badr 1973: Egypt's Opening Air Strike
Attention is turning to Operation Badr, the surprise Egyptian air strike that opened the 1973 Arab-Israeli War on October 6, when Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal and struck Israeli positions in the Sinai. The operation is being revisited as one of the most coordinated opening moves in modern military history, with discussion of how Egyptian aircraft exploited the timing of the attack to achieve early surprise.
- 5Bernice Coleman Inducted as New York Academy of Medicine Fellow●Bernice Coleman, PhD, Inducted as New York Academy of Medicine Fellow
Bernice Coleman, PhD, of Cedars-Sinai, has been inducted as a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. The honor recognizes her contributions to medicine and health research. The announcement was made by Cedars-Sinai, which highlighted the achievement as a mark of professional distinction for the institution and her field.
- 6Gazan refugee builds school in Egypt's Sinai for war-displaced children▼In Egypt’s Sinai, a Gazan refugee builds a school for children displaced by war
A Palestinian refugee from Gaza has opened a school in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula for children displaced by the war. The initiative provides displaced youngsters with education and a sense of stability amid the ongoing conflict. The story has drawn attention as an example of grassroots humanitarian efforts supporting Palestinians who have fled to Egypt.
- 7Art Fridays Returns With NYC Graffiti Legend Andre Charles●Art Fridays Returns, Brings NYC Graffiti Legend Andre Charles To Mount Sinai
Art Fridays is returning and will feature New York City graffiti legend Andre Charles at Mount Sinai. The program brings street art and creative programming to the community, with Charles' involvement giving participants a chance to engage with a pioneer of the NYC graffiti scene, according to Harlem World Magazine.
- 8Mount Sinai Gets $2 Million for Heart Artery Tear Trial●Mount Sinai Awarded $2 Million to Launch International Clinical Trial on Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Mount Sinai has been awarded $2 million to launch an international clinical trial on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a rare condition in which a tear forms in a heart artery wall and can cause heart attacks. The funding will support a multinational study of the condition, which disproportionately affects women and remains poorly understood, with treatment approaches largely based on limited evidence.
- 9Gazan builds school in Egypt's Sinai for displaced children▼In Egypt's Sinai, Gazan builds school for children displaced by war
In Egypt's Sinai, a Gazan has set up a school for children displaced by the war in Gaza. The initiative offers displaced youngsters a chance to continue their education amid the conflict. The story has drawn attention as a rare positive development for families who fled the fighting, highlighting individual efforts to support them.
- 10Feast Day of Hesychius of Sinai Marked Today●Today is the feast day of Hesychius of Sinai https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/egypt /sinai.html?s=mb # travel # history
Travel and history enthusiasts are noting that today is the feast day of Hesychius of Sinai, a monk venerated in Orthodox tradition. The day is tied to Saint Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai in Egypt, a destination drawing pilgrims and travellers interested in its ancient religious heritage. Conversations link the commemoration to travel writing about the Sinai peninsula and its historic monastic sites.
- 11On this day in 1918, Allied forces captured Damascus●The Egyptian Expeditionary Force of WWI captured Damascus OTD in 1918 https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/syria /damascus.
On 1 October 1918, during the First World War, the Egyptian Expeditionary Force took Damascus from Ottoman forces, a decisive moment in the Sinai and Palestine campaign that helped end Ottoman rule in the region. The anniversary is being recalled alongside accounts of visiting the Syrian capital today, with reflections on the city's layered history and how a century of change has shaped it.
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Cedars-Sinai has published a look at how professional athletes are extending their playing careers, focusing on advances in sports medicine, injury recovery and conditioning. The piece highlights medical practices that help elite competitors stay active longer than previous generations.
- 13Mount Sinai and Hasso Plattner Institute Launch Student Exchange Program▼Mount Sinai and Hasso Plattner Institute Launch International Graduate Student Exchange Program to Advance Digital Health and AI Innovation
Mount Sinai and the Hasso Plattner Institute have announced an international graduate student exchange program focused on digital health and artificial intelligence innovation. The initiative will let graduate students study across both institutions, aiming to build skills at the intersection of medicine, data science and technology. The announcement highlights growing institutional investment in AI-driven healthcare research and training.
- 14Wearable AI Predicts Prolonged Sitting in Women With Pelvic Pain▼Wearable AI Forecasts Prolonged Sitting in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain
Researchers at Mount Sinai have developed a wearable AI system that can forecast prolonged sitting in women living with chronic pelvic pain. The technology is aimed at identifying harmful behavior patterns early, potentially allowing patients and clinicians to intervene before symptoms worsen. The announcement highlights growing use of artificial intelligence combined with wearable sensors to manage chronic pain conditions.