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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.

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Dr Riley

A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

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).

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Town Hall Highlights Progress and Priorities

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 15 for our annual Town Hall. Your questions helped focus the conversation on what matters across Downstate: the experience of working here, the transformation of University Hospital at Downstate, and...

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Patient Navigator Program Expands to Family Medicine and Public Health

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

For many of our patients, getting care involves more than scheduling an appointment. Transportation, medication costs, language barriers, and coordinating visits with several specialists can stand between a patient and the treatment they need. For...

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Tags: Downstate Health, Family Medicine, School of Public Health

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Medical Research Library Renovations

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

From The Commons to Starbucks Way, we are creating more spaces to study, work, connect, and take a break at Downstate. The planned Medical Research Library Renovation Project is the next step, bringing updated learning spaces and new gathering areas...

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Tags: Capital Improvements

Michael Myers

Dr. Myers Brings Physicians' Stories to a New Video Series

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

Physicians spend their careers caring for others, but their own experiences with illness, trauma, and recovery can offer lessons that medical training alone cannot teach. Michael F. Myers, M.D., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, is bringing those...

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Tags: Psychiatry

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Downstate Brings Brooklyn's Perspective to Global AI Discussion

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

For Downstate, evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care means asking how well it can serve the patients and communities we know. Tools must account for differences in language, culture, and access to care.

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Tags: AI

Downstate Advances Safe, Accessible Al in Mental Health Care

Downstate Advances Safe, Accessible AI in Mental Health Care

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

Downstate’s faculty and staff are helping to develop and evaluate artificial intelligence (AI) tools that expand access to mental health care while protecting quality and safety. That work was featured at the Global Center for AI in Mental Health’s...

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Tags: AI

Sherene Sharath

Dr. Sharath Explains What It Takes to Prevent Limb Loss

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

Losing a leg can affect nearly every part of a person’s life, from working and getting around to living independently. Research led by Sherene E. Sharath, Ph.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Clinical and Health Services Research,...

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Tags: Surgery

Cheryll Marriott

Staff Spotlight

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

Whether she’s finding a photograph in the archives or lending a hand at a campus event, Cheryl M. Marriott brings patience, care, and a steady presence to Downstate.

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Tags: Faculty / Staff

Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - October 20 , 2026

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