Announcements
- August 15, 2026
Rolling admissions for the MS in Human Nutrition program at Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) program are open for Fall 2027.
- July 1, 2026
Advance your obesity medicine expertise with Columbia Cornell's 2026 on-demand CME courses. Learn from leading experts, earn ABOM-eligible credits, and study anytime, anywhere.
- May 2, 2026
Prepare for the ABOM exam with Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine's comprehensive review course featuring expert-led lectures, board-focused content, and practical test strategies.
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Diabetes - November 28, 2025
The 2026 Columbia Cornell Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment CME course is now open for registration!
- October 24, 2025
The Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) was proud to take part in Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Mental Health Awareness Event on October 22, 2025.
- October 7, 2025
Explore Columbia IHN’s breast cancer nutrition resources, including a recipe pamphlet and cooking videos developed with Olivia Thomas, MS, RDN, LDN.
- September 26, 2025
IHN welcomed autumn with a cozy Fallfest dinner featuring IHN trivia and games.
- September 1, 2025
IHN proudly welcomed the MS in Human Nutrition Class of 2026 with a week-long Orientation.
- August 20, 2025
The Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) program is committed to preparing physicians for the rapidly evolving field of obesity medicine.
- July 9, 2025
In June the Institute of Human Nutrition welcomed the incoming MS class to campus for Admitted Students Day!
- May 28, 2025
Many of Dr. Deckelbaum's esteemed colleagues recently published a tribute article titled "In memoriam: Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum (1942–2024)” in honor of his legacy.
- April 1, 2025
Columbia IHN alumna Lorena Muhaj, MS ’24, presented her muscle mass thesis research at ASPEN 2025. Read about her project and IHN Travel Award.
- March 27, 2025
Sabrina Diano, PhD elected 2024 AAAS Honorary Fellow and CASE Member
- March 25, 2025
Columbia IHN MS students marked Nutrition Month with a culinary medicine workshop and a talk on food and sleep. Explore highlights from the 2025 event.
- February 17, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Barbara Ann Underwood, a pioneering nutrition scientist.
- January 24, 2025
Discover Eat Better, Sleep Better by Columbia scientist Marie-Pierre St-Onge and Kat Craddock, featuring 75 recipes and a 28-day meal plan. Learn more.
- November 8, 2024
Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine CME
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Personalized Medicine - October 29, 2024
The Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN), in partnership with the IHN Alumni Association (IHNAA), is proud to announce the relaunch of its alumni mentorship program, Cubs Club!
- October 16, 2024
Columbia Institute of Human Nutrition MS students celebrated the annual Fall Fest with food, games, trivia, and community-building activities at CUIMC.
- October 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that IHN announces the passing of Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum, an esteemed physician, scientist, & educator whose impactful career in nutrition & public health spanned decades.














