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December 3, 2024 President's Bulletin

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A Holiday Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

As we begin a new academic year, I am pleased to welcome our returning students, faculty, and staff and warmly welcome the new students joining each of our colleges at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate).

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Downstate’s Key Role in Study to Improve Care for Aortic Dissection

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

Downstate is a significant participant in the $12 million NIH-funded IMPROVE-AD clinical trial, a breakthrough study focused on advancing care for uncomplicated Type B aortic dissection. Under the national co-leadership of Panos Kougias, M.D., Chair...

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Advancing Mental Health Research through Global Partnerships

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

The Institute for Genomics in Health at Downstate, known as POP-GEM, drives groundbreaking research to advance the understanding of mental health conditions, particularly psychosis. The team examines the interplay between genetics and life experiences...

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Minority Health Science

Downstate Ranks #13 for Minority Health Science Doctoral Degrees

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

Congratulations, Downstate! I am proud to share that, as Diverse Issues in Higher Education reported, Downstate ranks #13 nationally for awarding doctoral-level health science degrees to minority students.

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Health Science Academy Achieves STEM Accreditation Milestone

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

The Health Science Academy (HSA), a flagship program of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH), earned accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).

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Smart Tech, Smarter Care through Digital Literacy

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

Technology has reshaped every facet of healthcare, from patient interactions to managing critical medical data. But as technology becomes more accessible, a pressing question arises: Are we equipping future healthcare practitioners to use these tools...

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Downstate Champions Breast Cancer Care for All

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

University Hospital at Downstate (UHD) is a vital resource for Brooklyn’s underserved communities, where approximately 80 percent of patients depend on government insurance for healthcare.

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JoyRxMusic: A Musical Prescription for Pediatrics

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the JoyRxMusic program has joined our Pediatrics Department, offering a transformative blend of music and healing for our young patients and their families.

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024

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