The VapeScan Study, An Exemplary CUIMC Collaboration

Original Description

Working across the Columbia University Irving Medical Center is essential to addressing today’s complex public health challenges. This event, part of the 2025-2026 Grand Rounds series "Public Health Responses to a Changing World," highlighted the VapeScan Study as a model of exemplary interdisciplinary collaboration between Columbia Mailman and the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Bringing together faculty from multiple departments on February 5, 2026, the session demonstrated how cross-disciplinary partnerships help bridge critical research gaps. The discussion focused on tobacco and cannabis use and how collaboration at CUIMC helps inform real-world public health issues impacting young adults and their communities.

Introduction by:

Kathleen J. Sikkema, PhD

Interim Dean

Barbara and Bruce P. Dohrenwend Professor of Sociomedical Sciences

Director, Public Mental Health

Panel Discussion by:

Daniel P. Giovenco, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor of Sociomedical Sciences

Ana Navas-Acien, MD, PhD, MPH

Leon Hess Professor and Chair

Department of Environmental Health Sciences

Elizabeth Oelsner, MD, DrPH

Associate Professor of Medicine

Division of General Medicine

Moderated by:

Yuna S.H. Lee, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management

Faculty Director of Healthcare Management

Grand Rounds Series: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/about-us/events/grand-rounds-series