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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. If you would like to submit a story idea or letter to the editor, please email us at president@dhsiu.edu.

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Dr. Sam Marquez Among 2024 AAA Fellows

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

Congratulations to Sam Marquez, Ph.D., Professor in the Departments of Cell Biology and Otolaryngology, who was recently announced as a 2024 Fellow by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA). The AAA is proud to recognize 18 individuals out of...

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Advancing Autism Research at Downstate

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

In a notable advancement for autism research, Edward V. Quadros, Ph.D., research professor of Cell Biology, and Harris Huberman, M.D., MPH, developmental pediatrician and associate professor, both researchers at Downstate, are pioneering efforts...

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - February 20 , 2024

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Celebrating Health and Heritage in February

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

As we celebrate Heart Health Month, National Cancer Prevention Month, and Black History Month, it is essential to recognize their interconnectedness. These moments on our calendars are not isolated but deeply intertwined, especially in the context...

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The Call to Service and the Call to Serve

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. respected the sacrifices made by servicemen and servicewomen in their pursuit of a just and free society. His advocacy for civil rights had an impact on the military in many ways, demonstrating the interconnectedness between...

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Diversity in Digital Stroke Care

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

Stroke care is a critical area of concern in public health that affects millions of individuals globally. Health disparities in this area persist, particularly among minority communities. Black and Latinx populations in the United States experience...

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Special Olympics Athletes Benefit from Downstate PT Student-Led Health Assessments

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

Downstate Physical Therapy (PT) students recently volunteered for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program. They were an integral part of the FUNfitness (physical therapy) segment, where they conducted health assessments for athletes with intellectual...

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New York City Through John Zubrovich’s Eyes

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

Last year, we lost our friend and colleague, John Zubrovich. John’s time at Downstate and his passion for photography resulted in a gallery featuring some of his favorite images of his beloved New York City and his second home here at Downstate....

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Reducing Hypertension and Hemorrhage in Black Obstetric Patients

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

A recent report from the Essential Hospitals Institute highlighted a significant breakthrough in addressing maternal health disparities among Black obstetric patients at safety net hospitals. Made possible through funding from the CVS Health Foundation,...

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New Research on Lutein’s Role in Early Cognitive Development

by Office of the President - February 6 , 2024

A collaborative effort between Downstate researchers and CUNY faculty produced a study titled “Maternal Lutein Intake during Pregnancies with or without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Cognitive Development of Children at Two Years of Age.”

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