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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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Environmental Study Offers Blueprint for Urban Health

by Office of the President - April 22 , 2025

A new study co-led by Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, Elizabeth Hénaff, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, and...

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Interdisciplinary Collaboration Enhances Patient Care at Case Study Roundtable

by Office of the President - April 8 , 2025

More than 400 students from the School of Health Professions, College of Nursing, and School of Public Health participated in this year’s Interprofessional Case Study Roundtable, a hands-on learning experience designed to reflect the complexity...

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Tags: Patient Care

Laura Geer

Lead, Mercury, and Motherhood: Protecting Mothers and Children from Environmental Harm

by Office of the President - March 25 , 2025

Environmental pollution affects everyone, but women—especially during pregnancy—face distinct risks from toxic substances like lead and mercury. Laura Geer, Ph.D., MHS, Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences,...

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Sierra Chung

Protecting Mothers and Babies Amid Climate Challenges

by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025

Stepping out of any Brooklyn home on a warm summer day, residents encounter the vibrant symphony of their neighborhoods—the joyous laughter of children in playgrounds, the aroma of sizzling barbecue, and the familiar jingle of the Mr. Softee ice...

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Lori Hoepner

The Hidden Risks in Every Sippy Cup

by Office of the President - January 28 , 2025

The sippy cups and bottles we hand to our children may seem harmless, but could they pose hidden risks to their health? Concerns over the potential dangers of everyday plastic products led to the federal bisphenol A (BPA) ban on baby bottles and...

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Tags: Environmental and Occupational Health

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Clinical Reasoning Skills in Medical Education

by Office of the President - January 14 , 2025

One of the most essential skills in medicine is mastering clinical reasoning—assessing and interpreting patient information to make informed decisions. Yet many medical students face significant challenges moving from the classroom-focused pre-clerkship...

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Tags: Medical Education