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October 21, 2025 President's Bulletin

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Dr Riley

A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

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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Dr. Kougias

Dr. Kougias Co-Authors Authoritative NEJM Review on Life-Threatening Aortic Condition

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

Downstate continues to earn distinction in academic medicine with the recent publication of a significant New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) review co-authored by Panos Kougias, M.D., MSc FACS, Professor in the Department of Surgery. The article,...

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Voices on Health, Equity, and Leadership Close Hispanic Heritage Month

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

Downstate reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health equity, inclusion, and leadership in the diverse communities we serve with a powerful and solutions-driven discussion titled “Latino and Underserved Community Leadership in Public Service,...

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Redefining Maternal Health Through Shared Power

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

In Brooklyn, a mother’s race can determine her chances of surviving childbirth, and the stakes are higher here than almost anywhere else in New York City. Over the past few years, Brooklyn has accounted for about a third of New York City’s pregnancy-related...

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Tags: Arthur Ashe, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Public Health

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Downstate Researchers Awarded Dual NIH Grants to Transform HIV Care

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

Two researchers from the Department of Medicine’s STAR Program at Downstate have received prestigious NIH grants to advance health equity through innovative HIV research. Their projects reflect Downstate’s mission to combine diagnostic innovation...

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It’s Ether Day!

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

On October 16, 1846, a Boston surgeon placed an ether-soaked cloth over a patient’s face—and modern surgery began. Each year, World Anesthesia Day, also known as Ether Day, commemorates that moment. At Downstate, the anniversary holds special...

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Robert F. Furchgott

The Molecule Discovery That Changed Medicine

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

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Backpack Awareness

Bringing Backpack Safety to PS 235

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

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Walk and Think Pink!

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

University Hospital became the launch pad for a wave of pink on October 4 when hundreds gathered for the second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Partnering with The GodSquad and the 67th Precinct Clergy Council, and supported by Project ECHO...

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - October 21 , 2025

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