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The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful.
by Office of the President - January 9 , 2024
Eva Cramer, Ph.D., announced her plan to retire this month after an outstanding five-decade career at Downstate. Her retirement marks the end of a remarkable journey during which she made immeasurable contributions to education and research. Dr....
by Office of the President - January 9 , 2024
Naureen Kabani, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, embodies the essence of a physician dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities and advocating for equitable treatment for all individuals.
by Office of the President - January 9 , 2024
On December 10, 2023, SUNY Downstate marked a significant milestone by commemorating the 25th anniversary of Robert F. Furchgott, Ph.D., being honored with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his monumental contributions to cardiovascular...
Tags: Honors
by Office of the President - January 9 , 2024
SUNY Downstate’s faculty remains focused on ongoing efforts that yield critical insights into the profound impact of COVID-19 infection and vaccination. Spearheaded by Sherene E. Sharath, Ph.D., MPH, director of the Department of Surgery Clinical...
Tags: Surgery
by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023
The 2023 Arthur Ashe Institute of Institute of Urban Health Gala, SportsBall, known for its sporting excellence and community empowerment, was held at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. It brought together sports stars, community leaders, and enthusiasts...
by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023
Laura Geer, Ph.D., MHS, chair and associate professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, has been named a 2024 Climate and Health Scholar by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), acknowledging her exceptional work and expertise...
Tags: Honors
by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023
In a significant development for the medical and environmental research fields, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently announced the allocation of $450K in seed funding through the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) to eight SUNY campuses. TAF...
Tags: Nephrology
by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023
Marcus Lambert, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research Strategy and Operations and Associate Professor of Public Health, received an impressive R01-equivalent grant, providing $1.72M over five years. Funded by the National Institute of General...
Tags: Awards
by Office of the President - November 28 , 2023
Alzheimer’s disease, affecting over six million Americans and lacking a cure, is the focus of a new study by Downstate’s Department of Dermatology, exploring the link between Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) and Alzheimer’s.
Tags: Alzheimers