It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of Richard T. Silver, M.D, who died on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age of 97. He leaves a legacy that will endure far beyond his years. In addition to his profound contributions to hematology, his commitment to Weill Cornell Medicine and to philanthropy will continue to shape our institution for generations.

Congratulations to Dr. Ghaith Abu-Zeinah for receiving one of the prestigious 2024 ASH Scholar Awards.The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Scholar Awards are given each year to fellows and junior faculty who are dedicated to hematology research. This award offers support, resources, and mentorship to emerging scholars during their transition from training to establishing independent careers as investigators in hematology.

Weill Cornell Medicine Silver MPN Center team member Dr. Ghaith Abu-Zeinah was selected as a 2022 MPN Hero. The MPN Heroes Awards are given each year by Voices of MPN, an education and awareness initiative developed by Incyte Corporation in partnership with CURE Media Group.

In 2006, Dave Boule was diagnosed with polycythemia vera, a type of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) that affects blood cell production in the body. After starting phlebotomy treatment, his platelets and red blood cell counts continued to rise, and he started doing research into other options for therapies that might be more effective. This research led him to Dr. Richard T. Silver at Weill Cornell Medicine.