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October 7, 2025 President's Bulletin

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Dr Riley

A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

At Downstate, collaboration is more than a value. It is the force that turns vision into progress. This edition of the Bulletin shares examples of how connection across generations, disciplines, and communities is shaping the future of health.

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John Larosa, MD, FACP

Tribute to John C. LaRosa, M.D., FACP

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

I was saddened to learn of the passing of John C. LaRosa, M.D., FACP, 15th president of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University from 1999 to 2012. Dr. LaRosa was a respected Professor of Medicine and Public Health whose leadership left an indelible...

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Downstate Honors

More than 12,000 Years of Dedication to Downstate

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

Twelve thousand years of service—an extraordinary measure of loyalty, skill, and heart—were celebrated at Downstate between 2023 and 2025. Throughout this period, 608 colleagues were honored for their collective contributions to the strength...

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Tags: Awards, Faculty / Staff

Folate and Autism Research

Downstate Folate and Autism Research Goes National

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

Recent media coverage has focused on leucovorin (folinic acid) as a possible treatment for autism. While the headlines may be new, the science behind them is not. At the heart of this story is Edward V. Quadros, Ph.D., Research Professor of Medicine...

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Tags: Research

Thomas Wallach

Breakthrough to Boost Breastfeeding Success

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

Congratulations to Thomas Wallach, M.D., Assistant Professor, Research Director, and Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Suzanna L. Attia, M.D., Kentucky Children’s Hospital, on their $2.5 million NIH R01 Research Project Grant to lead a Brooklyn-based...

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Tags: Research

BK SWAG Group Photo

From Locker Room to Lab: Connecting Sports and Science

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

The Office for Institutional Equity launched the fourth cohort of the Brooklyn Scholar-Athletes with Academic Goals (BK-SWAG) program, a four-week summer initiative established in 2021 to help high school students channel their passion for sports...

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Autism Awareness Fair Ignites Joy, Connection, and Practical Support for Neurodiverse Families

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Downstate welcomed children, teens, adults with autism, family members, clinicians, and neighborhood partners for the 2025 Autism Resource and Awareness Fair. Organized by the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of...

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Tags: Community Health and Wellness, Downstate Health

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Downstate/UAlbany Debut AI Mental Health Tools at Global Summit

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

On September 19, Downstate joined prestigious partners at the SUNY Global Center in Manhattan for the inaugural Annual Summit of the Global Center for AI in Mental Health (GCAIMH), titled “Resilient Innovation in Mental Health Through AI and Global...

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Tags: AI, Wellness

Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

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