01/09/2024 02:00:00 AMSUNY Downstate’s faculty remains focused on ongoing efforts that yield critical insights into the profound impact of COVID-19 infection and vaccination. Spearheaded by Sherene E. Sharath, Ph.D., MPH, director of the Department of Surgery Clinical and Health Services Research and assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, looks into the consequences of COVID-19 infection preceding major surgical procedures. This investigation focused on aspects crucial to patient safety, post-surgical mortality rates, and the efficient allocation of healthcare resources.Office of the PresidentSurgery