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2026 President's Bulletin

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Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence in Health Professions Education

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

Founded in 1966, Downstate’s College of Health-Related Professions began with a clear mission to expand access to high-quality health professions education and meet the evolving workforce needs of Brooklyn and New York City. For sixty years, the...

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Tags: School of Health Professions

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A Matter of Mentorship!

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

The recent 2026 STEMM Mentorship Symposium convened leaders, researchers, educators, and trainees from across the country at Downstate to advance effective and inclusive mentorship across STEMM disciplines. Designed as a space to rethink mentorship...

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$1M SUNY Investment Expands Nursing Education Pathways Statewide

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

Downstate and Old Westbury continue to strengthen their long-standing collaboration to expand access to high-demand healthcare careers, advancing academic pathways that help address critical workforce needs. Earlier agreements between the two institutions...

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Downstate Mourns the Passing of Dr. Gerald Deas

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

Downstate mourns the passing of Gerald Whitehead Deas, M.D., MPH, MS, Hon. ScD, Hon. DHL, a proud 1962 graduate of Downstate’s College of Medicine and a singular presence in the life of this institution. Known affectionately as Jerry, Dr. Deas...

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

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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

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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

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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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Listening to Our Own: How Physician Stories Inform Better Care

by Office of the President - January 20 , 2026

Congratulations to Michael F. Myers, M.D., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, on the publication of his new book, Physicians With Lived Experience: How Their Stories Offer Clinical Guidance, released by American Psychiatric Association Publishing.

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Tags: Psychiatry