2026 President's Bulletin
A Message from President Riley
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
As the Class of 2026 closed one important chapter and began another at Commencement last week, I found myself reflecting on how much has changed at Downstate yet our mission remains timeless.
Celebrating Downstate’s 2026–2027 Alumni Research Scholarship Recipients
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association & Fund is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 Alumni Fund Full-Year Research Scholarship Grants. Selected through a highly competitive review process, these outstanding College of Medicine...
Tags: Alumni, Awards, College of Medicine, Research, School of Graduate Studies
Downstate Marks Historic Commencement; Class of 2026 Begins Its Journey of Service and Leadership
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
As I looked across the Amphitheater at Coney Island during Downstate’s 2026 Commencement ceremony, I reflected on how meaningful this moment was for our university community. This year marked the first time in Downstate’s history that graduates...
Tags: Awards, Ceremony, Commencement
A Tree Still Grows in Brooklyn as Downstate Honors Joan G. Bartolomeo
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
During our Commencement ceremony last week, I had the honor of presenting Joan G. Bartolomeo with Downstate’s Ailanthus Award, one of our highest honors recognizing her decades of leadership, service, and steadfast commitment to Brooklyn.
Tags: Awards, Ceremony, Commencement
Downstate Researchers Identify New Molecular Pathway in Breast Cancer
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
Downstate researchers have uncovered an important new clue in how breast cancer develops—one that could help shape future treatments.
Downstate Expands National Mentorship and Research Training Through NIH-Funded SPNSOR Program
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
Downstate recently welcomed a new cohort of rising biomedical researchers from across the country through its NIH-funded Structured Professional Networks for Successful Outcomes in Research (SPNSOR) program.
Downstate Expert Featured in United Nations Report on AI and Mental Health
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
Downstate’s growing work in artificial intelligence (AI) and mental health recently received international recognition through a new United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) report focused on digital tools that support victims and survivors...
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Research
Honoring the Doctors Who Keep Brooklyn Healthy
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
Congratulations to Moro O. Salifu, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP, Chair of Medicine, for his recognition at the 2026 Doctors’ Day Celebration hosted by the Medical Society of the County of Kings (MSCK), the Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn, and the Richmond...
Tags: Awards
Downstate OT Team Shares Research at International Conferences
by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026
Suzanne Rappaport, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor and Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD) Program Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Program, is gaining national and international recognition for research examining occupational...
