Dr. Medha Barbhaiya

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Medha Barbhaiya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences and Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her research focuses on systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune rheumatic diseases, with a particular interest in the intersection of nutrition and disease outcomes. She has contributed to numerous publications examining the effects of dietary patterns, environmental factors, and vaccination responses in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and other rheumatic conditions. Barbhaiya is involved in clinical and epidemiological research that aims to improve patient care and inform guidelines to enhance health outcomes in rheumatology. Her studies often utilize large cohort data to investigate the implications of treatment and lifestyle on patient health, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. A key aspect of her work is addressing health disparities and understanding the unique challenges faced by patients from diverse backgrounds.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Weill Cornell Medicine • New York, NY

Assistant Professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Medicine, focusing on systemic lupus erythematosus and related health outcomes.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture