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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 - April 22 , 2025
Most people consider allergies minor—sneezing, itchy eyes, or a lingering cough. Few connect them to heart disease. New research from Downstate suggests that it may need to change. Common allergic conditions like asthma and hay fever may increase...
by Office of the President - April 22 , 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that Downstate is one of eight SUNY campuses selected to receive state funding to develop new academic departments, centers, and institutes focused on Artificial Intelligence and Society. At Downstate, this...
by Office of the President - April 8 , 2025
When highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), known as the H5N1 strain, reached the United States in early 2022, it sparked widespread concern among scientists, farmers and consumers. Millions of poultry birds were culled to contain outbreaks, driving...
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, observed annually on March 10, highlights the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, especially in underserved communities. This day underscores the urgency of targeted prevention,...
Tags: Commemorative Months, HIV
by Office of the President - February 11 , 2025
Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern with serious long-term consequences, including an increased risk of early cardiovascular disease. At Downstate, researchers are working to better understand how rare genetic factors contribute...
Tags: Pediatrics
by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025
Congratulations to the STAR Program’s staff on launching the Back to Brooklyn program, a transformative initiative supported by a $500K grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (MCHF). This two-year effort will improve healthcare access...
by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025
The SUNY Research Foundation recently released a video that showcases groundbreaking research led by Downstate’s Henri Tiedge, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology, Neurology, and Medicine, and Valerio Berardi, Ph.D., Research...
by Office of the President - December 3 , 2024
The Institute for Genomics in Health at Downstate, known as POP-GEM, drives groundbreaking research to advance the understanding of mental health conditions, particularly psychosis. The team examines the interplay between genetics and life experiences...
by Office of the President - October 16 , 2024
Downstate published Ending Domestic Helicopter Research, in Cell Press earlier this year. The study, led by W. Marcus Lambert, Ph.D., Marlene Camacho-Rivera, Sc.D., M.S., MPH, Carla Boutin-Foster, M.D, MSc., Moro O. Salifu, M.D., MBA, MPH, MACP,...
Tags: Research
by Office of the President - September 17 , 2024
Dr. Lange continues inspiring the next generation of scientists, passing on the same encouragement that once shaped his career. His advice, though simple, carries great wisdom: “Find a problem that captivates you, master the art of solving it,...
by Office of the President - September 17 , 2024
Congratulations to Marlene Camacho-Rivera, Sc.D., M.S., MPH, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the School of Public Health, for her recent recognition at the Latin Impact Awards annual gala hosted by Schneps Media.
Tags: Awards
by Office of the President - September 3 , 2024
Whether learning to ride a bike or a first trip to the zoo, childhood memories often stick with us for a lifetime. But what makes these memories endure for decades?
by Office of the President - June 5 , 2024
Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 Conference, held this May in Washington, D.C., and featured 400 sessions and 4,300 oral abstract and ePoster presentations. Two noteworthy abstracts from Thomas Wallach, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and...
by Office of the President - May 23 , 2024
SUNY Downstate researchers, led by Neurology Resident Jung-Hyun Lee, M.D., and Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology William W. Lytton, M.D., are investigating the role of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the GPT-4 model, in identifying...
by Office of the President - May 23 , 2024
Earlier this month, our exceptionally talented students in the College of Medicine hosted an Unveiling Ceremony for the beautiful artwork created by their peers, which FM&D then mounted in various locations across the campus. This initiative recognizes...
by Office of the President - May 23 , 2024
In April, the Medical Entrepreneurship Club at Downstate held its first innovation workshop, spearheaded by medical student Shreya Jain and the club’s E-Board—the workshop aimed to familiarize students with utilizing cutting-edge medical technologies...
by Office of the President - May 23 , 2024
The School of Health Professions’ Occupational Therapy program recently celebrated its 22nd Master’s Project Day, themed “A Day of Scholarship and Recognition.” This event highlighted the achievements of second-year students, celebrating...
by Office of the President - May 23 , 2024
Congratulations to Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences assistant professor Gayathri Pandey, Ph.D., was awarded a prestigious five-year K01 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award. This $905K grant from the NIH National Institute...
by Office of the President - April 30 , 2024
On April 21, three generations of Downstate Nobel Laureate Robert F. Furchgott’s family spent the afternoon on campus to remember and celebrate his life and legacy. The family, including daughter Terry Furchgott, granddaughter Chloe Francois, grandson-in-law...