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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 - December 2 , 2025
Later this month, David Wlody, M.D., will receive the Distinguished Service Award from the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) at the Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, one of the organization’s highest honors. With more...
Tags: Awards
by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025
Twelve thousand years of service—an extraordinary measure of loyalty, skill, and heart—were celebrated at Downstate between 2023 and 2025. Throughout this period, 608 colleagues were honored for their collective contributions to the strength...
Tags: Awards, Faculty / Staff
by Office of the President - June 3 , 2025
Over 100 students and faculty gathered the night before Commencement for the College of Medicine and School of Graduate Studies Awards Ceremony. Livestreamed for family, friends, and supporters, the event honored academic excellence, mentorship,...
Tags: Awards, College of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies
by Office of the President - April 8 , 2025
There is perhaps no experience more heart-wrenching than watching a newborn struggle for survival in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The hum of machines, the beeping of monitors, the stillness between alarms—every second is stretched between...
Tags: Awards, Nursing, Scholarships
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting nearly 12 percent job growth over the next decade. An aging population drives this demand, individuals recovering...
Tags: Awards, Occupational Therapy
by Office of the President - February 11 , 2025
On January 14, we celebrated our newest inductees into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). This recognition goes beyond academic excellence to honor those who lead with compassion, integrity, and respect.
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.
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by Office of the President - September 3 , 2024
Congratulations to Lisa R. Merlin, M.D., FAAN, FANA, FAES, Distinguished Professor and Vice-Chair for Education in the Departments of Neurology, Physiology, and Pharmacology, and Director of the Clinical Neurosciences Pathway, for receiving the Association...
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by Office of the President - April 30 , 2024
Annual Research Day stands as a testament to academic excellence and collaborative growth within the institution. Held on April 17 and hosted by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), Research Day is a cornerstone of Downstate’s academic calendar.
Tags: Awards, Research, Research Day
by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024
The Downstate School of Public Health made a significant impact at the annual New York City Epidemiology Forum, held at NYU Langone Health and co-hosted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU School of Global Public Health.
by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024
Downstate’s College of Nursing has received notable recognition for its exceptional online graduate nursing programs, achieving the 45th position in the esteemed U.S. News & World Report rankings unveiled on February 7, 2024.
Tags: Awards
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...
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by Office of the President - May 1 , 2023
Congratulations to COM students Joanna Eichler and Alana Engelbrecht, who are among more than 190 SUNY students at 63 campuses who recently won the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence— the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the University—that...
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by Office of The President - February 21 , 2023
The Office of Research, under the leadership of David Christini, Ph.D., senior vice president for Research is soliciting applications for the 2023 Research Seed Grant Program from Downstate faculty along three tracks.
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by Office of the President - November 8 , 2022
Congratulations to Noorulain Paracha, Anuradha Shetty, Felix Rozenberg, and Adem Idrizi, four students interested in Infectious Diseases recently awarded William D. McCormack Scholarships.
Tags: Awards, Education, Scholarships
by Office of the President - October 24 , 2022
Congratulations to the School of Public Health (SPH), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health, which received a $430K grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Black maternal health...
Tags: Arthur Ashe, Awards, Obstetrics & Gynecology
by Office of the President - October 11 , 2022
Congratulations to Alexandra Greenberg, one of only ten medical students nationwide—and the only medical student from New York—to receive the Pisacano Leadership Foundation (PLF) Scholarship Award.
Tags: Awards, Education, Scholarships
by Office of The President - September 26 , 2022
Yosefa Pessin, DHSc, RDMS, School of Health Professions Diagnostic Medical Imaging Associate Professor and Chair, will be announced as the winner of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) 2022 Distinguished Educator Award at the upcoming...
by Office of The President - September 26 , 2022
I was honored to welcome the 2022-2023 first-year medical students to one of the most exciting rites of passage in pursuing the noble career of medicine. The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students and was created by the Arnold...
Tags: Awards, Ceremony, Education, White Coat Ceremony