04/03/2023 07:00:00 PMTo mark Women’s History Month, the Office of Communications & Marketing organized a panel on COVID-19 research highlighting the contributions of outstanding women scientists at Downstate, moderated by Teresa Y. Smith, M.D., MSEd, Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education and Affiliations. Panelists reviewed how their research evolved or pivoted during the pandemic. They also discussed how the pandemic exacerbated health disparities, the importance of mentorship, why diversity in the scientific and public health workforce is essential, and using lessons learned during the pandemic to build more robust structures for the future.Office of the President