School of Public Health Students Attend 10th Annual New York City Epidemiology Forum
By Office of the President | Apr 16, 2024
The Downstate School of Public Health made a significant impact at the annual New York City Epidemiology Forum, held at NYU Langone Health and co-hosted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU School of Global Public Health.
Several Downstate School of Public Health students presented their work, including Janille Williams, Roudjessie Charles, Aliyah Howard-Rodriguez, Kirabo Nanyanzi, Steven Medvedovsky, Moyouri Bhattacharjee, Tobi Somorin, Jessica Smilowitz, Danylo Orlov, Dhruti Patel, and Shabitri B. Dasgupta.
The New York City Epidemiology Forum, which caters to junior researchers such as students, postdocs, fellows, and junior faculty in the New York City metropolitan area, fosters regular interaction and collaboration among epidemiologists from academic and other institutions. The forum features oral presentations, posters, and discussion sessions, providing a platform for attendees to showcase their work and forge collaborative projects to advance their careers.
Special recognition goes to faculty mentors for Community Engagement associate dean Aimee Afable, Ph.D., MPH; Epidemiology and Biostatistics assistant professor Janet Rosenbaum, Ph.D., A.M.; Epidemiology and Biostatistics interim chair and associate professor Elizabeth P. Helzner, PhD, MS, DipACLM, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics assistant professor and Clinical and Health Services Research Director for Surgery Sherene Sharath, PhD, MPH, for their guidance and support. Drs. Helzner and Rosenbaum also served on the Steering Committee and Scientific Committee, respectively.
We extend our gratitude to NYU Grossman School of Medicine Population Health chair and professor Lorna Thorpe, MPH, Ph.D., Department of Population Health research assistant professor Byoungjun Kim, Ph.D., and NYU Langone Health and Population Health senior program coordinator Rebecca Gevertz for hosting such a great event.
