The President's Bulletin

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!

Downstate Marks 10 Years of Advancing Cancer Equity with Nationally Recognized Symposium

by Office of the President - March 25 , 2025

Downstate recently hosted the 10th Annual Cancer Health Disparities Symposium, welcoming physicians, scientists, nurses, trainees, students, and community members for a day of learning and collaboration centered on addressing the ongoing disparities...

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Tags: Cancer, Health Disparities

Breaking Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Central Brooklyn

by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer poses a significant health risk to African American men, who are about 20 percent more likely to develop the disease and approximately 40 percent more likely to die from it compared to other...

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Tags: Cancer