A Message from President Riley
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
This October, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University reflects on the challenges and progress shaping our service, education, and care mission.
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September 23, 2025 President's Bulletin
Featured Article
From Equity to AI Innovation: Dr. Vikram Pagpatan Named SUNY Fellow
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Downstate proudly congratulates Vikram Pagpatan, Ed.D., OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, ATP, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Admissions Coordinator, on being named to the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows.
Wearable Imaging Innovation Brings New Hope for Breast Cancer Detection
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Research at Downstate is propelling fNIRS toward use as a widely accessible diagnostic technology. Led by Randall Barbour, Ph.D., professor of pathology and principal investigator of the Optical Tomography Group.
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Downstate Faculty Lead Landmark National Study on Amputation Trends
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Congratulations to Panos Kougias, M.D., MSc, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Clarence and Mary Dennis Professor of Surgery, Sherene Sharath Ph.D., MPH, Director of Research for the Department of Surgery, and their colleagues on the publication...
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Breathing New Life Into Patient Care with $10M Air Quality Upgrade
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
We celebrate the completion of a four-year, $10 million investment to modernize the air handling systems at University Hospital at Downstate (UHD), an achievement that enhances patient safety, strengthens staff well-being, and positions the hospital...
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Wellness Meets Family Fun at Downstate’s Signature Health Fair
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
University Hospital Physicians teamed up with NY State Senator Zellnor Myrie to transform the campus into a lively hub of health, wellness, and fun at the fourth annual Healthy Lifestyle Fair and Family Day, drawing families together–from kids...
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The First Coat, The First Step: Welcoming the College of Medicine Class of 2029
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Last Friday, more than 200 new students in the College of Medicine’s Class of 2029 donned their first white coats during Downstate’s 31st Annual White Coat Ceremony. Standing with them in the moment was a reminder that the White Coat is more...
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Tackling Climate Change Through Public Health
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Climate change is more than an environmental crisis; it is a critical public health emergency. Rising heat, worsening air quality, and frequent floods fuel higher asthma rates, increasing heat-related illnesses, and straining hospital systems. Beyond...
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