2026 President's Bulletin

A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - January 20 , 2026

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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A Torch Kiss in La Spezia: Carrying the (Olympic) Flame for His Home

by Office of the President - January 20 , 2026

On January 9, 2026, Riccardo Bianchi, Ph.D., Associate Dean for the Foundations of Medicine in the College of Medicine and Associate Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology, returned to his hometown of La Spezia, Italy, as one of 10,001 Olympic...

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Tags: College of Medicine, Pharmacology

Researchers Link Protein Quality to Child Growth Outcomes Worldwide

by Office of the President - January 20 , 2026

Thomas Wallach, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, leads a global research team seeking to address this exact concern. His efforts have uncovered and strengthened our understanding of the role of dietary protein sources in supporting growth.

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Tags: Pediatrics, Research

Downstate Residents Redesign Journal Club—and Boost Pediatric/ NICU Training

by Office of the President - January 20 , 2026

A recent project of Downstate’s Department of Pediatrics demonstrates how resident-led learning can enhance clinical training and foster confidence in emerging science. A team of residents launched a virtual subspecialty journal club in neonatology...

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Tags: Pediatrics