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.

Say “Yes” to Organ Donation

by Office of the President - May 6 , 2025

In March, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law, supported by LiveOnNY, to expand public education about organ donation across New York State. According to the New York State Donor Registry, nearly 10,000 New Yorkers are waiting for a transplant....

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Tags: Division of Transplantation, Kidney

Downstate Guardians of Kidney Health

by Office of the President - March 25 , 2025

Downstate recently joined institutions around the globe in recognizing World Kidney Day, embracing the theme: “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect for Life.” The day was a powerful reminder of early detection and prevention’s critical...

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Tags: Downstate Health, Kidney