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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.
SPECIAL NOTE:
The President's Bulletin will resume immediately after the New Year. Happy Holidays!
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
Congratulations to Thomas Wallach, M.D., Assistant Professor, Research Director, and Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Suzanna L. Attia, M.D., Kentucky Children’s Hospital, on their $2.5 million NIH R01 Research Project Grant to lead a Brooklyn-based...
Tags: Research
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
The Office for Institutional Equity launched the fourth cohort of the Brooklyn Scholar-Athletes with Academic Goals (BK-SWAG) program, a four-week summer initiative established in 2021 to help high school students channel their passion for sports...
Tags: BioBat
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
On September 19, Downstate joined prestigious partners at the SUNY Global Center in Manhattan for the inaugural Annual Summit of the Global Center for AI in Mental Health (GCAIMH), titled “Resilient Innovation in Mental Health Through AI and Global...
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Downstate welcomed children, teens, adults with autism, family members, clinicians, and neighborhood partners for the 2025 Autism Resource and Awareness Fair. Organized by the Department of Pediatrics’ Division of...
Tags: Community Health and Wellness, Downstate Health, Events
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
This October, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University reflects on the challenges and progress shaping our service, education, and care mission.
Tags: Presidents Office
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Downstate proudly congratulates Vikram Pagpatan, Ed.D., OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, ATP, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Admissions Coordinator, on being named to the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows.
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Research at Downstate is propelling fNIRS toward use as a widely accessible diagnostic technology. Led by Randall Barbour, Ph.D., professor of pathology and principal investigator of the Optical Tomography Group.
Tags: Research
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Congratulations to Panos Kougias, M.D., MSc, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Clarence and Mary Dennis Professor of Surgery, Sherene Sharath Ph.D., MPH, Director of Research for the Department of Surgery, and their colleagues on the publication...
Tags: Keep Care Close, Research
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
We celebrate the completion of a four-year, $10 million investment to modernize the air handling systems at University Hospital at Downstate (UHD), an achievement that enhances patient safety, strengthens staff well-being, and positions the hospital...
Tags: Capital Improvements
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
University Hospital Physicians teamed up with NY State Senator Zellnor Myrie to transform the campus into a lively hub of health, wellness, and fun at the fourth annual Healthy Lifestyle Fair and Family Day, drawing families together–from kids...
Tags: Health Fair, Keep Care Close
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Last Friday, more than 200 new students in the College of Medicine’s Class of 2029 donned their first white coats during Downstate’s 31st Annual White Coat Ceremony. Standing with them in the moment was a reminder that the White Coat is more...
Tags: Events, White Coat Ceremony
by Office of the President - September 23 , 2025
Climate change is more than an environmental crisis; it is a critical public health emergency. Rising heat, worsening air quality, and frequent floods fuel higher asthma rates, increasing heat-related illnesses, and straining hospital systems. Beyond...
Tags: Research, School of Public Health
by Office of the President - September 9 , 2025
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).
by Office of the President - September 9 , 2025
We are proud to welcome an inspiring group of new faculty members whose expertise and vision will enrich our institution and expand our impact. Their arrival signals more than just individual appointments; it reflects Downstate’s ability to attract...
by Office of the President - September 9 , 2025
There is nothing more important than the safety of our youngest patients. Downstate is proud to announce the successful launch of its new Hugs Infant & Pediatric Security System across the Women’s and Children’s Nursing Units, reflecting our...
by Office of the President - September 9 , 2025
In a trailblazing achievement, the Downstate Institutional Review Board (IRB) earned CARE-Q certification, becoming the first institution outside California to achieve this distinction since CARE-Q opened the process outside the University of California...
by Office of the President - September 9 , 2025
Congratulations to the Department of Emergency Medicine on the news of a wonderful surprise! A former Lincoln Hospital resident, Joel Gernsheimer, M.D., our beloved senior education faculty member, made a generous donation in his honor. This acknowledgement...