02/17/2026 04:00:00 AMIt is with deep respect and gratitude that we gather as a Downstate family to honor the life of Gerald W. Deas, M.D., MPH, MS, physician, educator, leader, and a steadfast champion for the health of communities of color. Dr. Deas, whose life was devoted to service, spent decades caring for patients, mentoring students, advocating for preventive health, and strengthening communities. He believed in meeting people in the clinic and in the community, a belief he held and lived in every role.Office of the President/var/staging/oucampus/suny-downstate/downstate/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2026/02-17/05-honoring-dr-gerald-w-deas.xml