Reconnect and show off your swing at the 2024 Golf Tournament and Reception on June 17, at The Saint Andrew's Golf Club in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. This year, the College honors Kenneth R. Theobalds, a member of the Board of Trustees and president and managing partner of RiverRun Partners, LLC. If you’d like to volunteer at the golf outing, please contact Jerold B. Volk, director of philanthropic initiatives, at jvolk@nymc.edu or (914) 594-2728. If you're interested in supporting the golf outing, you can help by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List to be used in a silent auction, with all proceeds going towards student scholarships.

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The NYMC community buzzed with excitement and anticipation as the GSBMS Class of 2024 marked their achievements in the biomedical sciences.

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NYMC is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new online store. Discover a wide array of merchandise, gifts, eco-friendly products, and much more. Take advantage of our special promotion: get 25% off on all t-shirts until June 30, 2024, no discount code necessary. Enjoy your shopping experience.

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NYMC is honored to present its 2024 Founder's Dinner on September 26, at Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle, New York. Proceeds go towards scholarships and important initiatives, and furthers NYMC’s mission to educate the next generation of physicians and health care providers, and support life-saving biomedical research.

The NYMC community rose to the occasion for the seventh annual Days of Giving and raised $331,271 for student scholarships. The College received 255 gifts from 244 donors hailing from 25 states, along with matching gifts from a generous group of donors that will impact the lives of students in the SOM, SHSP, and GSBMS. "It's truly an honor to be part of this team and contribute to our program's mission of giving back," said Sunita Kumawat, an M.P.H. candidate and Days of Giving ambassador. Donations for Days of Giving may still be made to support student scholarships.

The 35^th Annual GSRF at the GSBMS was a vibrant celebration of the innovative and substantial research conducted by master's and Ph.D. students who presented to colleagues, faculty, staff, and members of the scientific community in the tri-state area. 

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Aarti Sharma, Ph.D., center, associate director of Motor Neuron Diseases at Regeneron, presented her research on understanding the mechanisms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with the goal of developing better treatments at the inaugural session of NYMC's and Regeneron's Neighborhood Science Seminar Series. The series was founded by Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., right, vice president for research and professor of pharmacology and of pathology, microbiology and immunology at NYMC and senior vice president for research affairs at Touro University, and Brian Zambrowicz, Ph.D., left executive vice president, functional genomics and chief, VelociGene® operations at Regeneron.

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Mitchell Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, cell biology and anatomy, medicine, and of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, has received a $2.6 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to explore a novel and innovative treatment for babies born with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection – the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States. “Moderate to severe congenital CMV infection in infants results in significant developmental changes and hearing loss,” says Dr. Cairo. “The current treatment for CMV is the oral antibiotic (anti-viral) drug valganciclovir. Unfortunately, this drug alone is incapable of both eliminating CMV infection and preventing severe neurodevelopmental disabilities.” This grant will allow Dr. Cairo and his research team to investigate the safety and effectiveness of combining valganciclovir with CMV memory T-cells from maternal donors to improve outcomes for infants with moderate to severe congenital CMV infection.

The 10^th Annual Drs. Gabor and Harriette Kaley Endowed Lecture took place in the Chouake Auditorium, featuring keynote speaker Marilyn J. Cipolla, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering and professor of neurological sciences at Larner College of Medicine at University of Vermont. Dr. Cipolla delivered an engaging lecture titled, “Vascular Biology in Health and Disease across the Lifespan.”

The Physiology Research Symposium spotlighted the diverse range of important research underway by students, fellows, and research associates of the Department of Physiology. The presentations ranged from the non-invasive mapping of cortical microvasculature dilation to the impairment of placental development caused by maternal undernourishment. “A critical component of scientific inquiry is the opportunity to engage with an informed community who will scrutinize our methods, reasoning, and evidence,” said Christopher Leonard, Ph.D., center, interim chair and professor of the Department of Physiology. “Our annual research symposium provides this opportunity for our talented students and fellows who presented their ongoing research, in various stages of development, to the entire physiologycommunity. This was a great opportunity for everyone to catch up with our neighbor’s work and to provide feedback to help advance their science."

The NYMC and TU communities

gathered for a solemn and insightful observation of Yom Hashoah.

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Tanishka Wiggins, M.S. Class of 2025, has been appointed as a wellness ambassador for the GSBMS. Wiggins graduated from the University at Albany with a degree in biology and is pursuing her dream of becoming a physician. Although currently interested in anesthesiology, she plans to keep all options open once accepted into the School of Medicine.

Wiggins decided to join the Wellness Ambassador Program because it provides her with an excellent opportunity to connect with her peers while also promoting awareness about the significance of taking care of one's mental health. As a welness ambassador, she hopes to encourage students to be open about their emotions and not be afraid to talk to someone who understands the stress that comes with a rigorous academic program. 

Wiggins would like GSBMS students to know, "I can be found around campus most of the time, whether it's in the library or the cafeteria. Please do not hesistate to contact me if you need someone to talk to, as I am always happy to lend a listening ear!

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The GSBMS commencement student speaker Tara Jarboe, M.S. ‘19, Ph.D. ‘24, dedicates her career to cancer research, exemplifying her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.

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The History of New York Medical College highlights the College's rich history of excellence and diversity in medical education and heritage as one of the oldest and largest private health sciences institutions in the United States.

These stunning pages take the reader on a journey through time - beginning with the College's founding in 1860.

If you are interested in purchasing The History of New York Medical College, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relation at development@nymc.edu.

We are excited to invite you to join NYMC Connect, the interactive online platform that provides opportunities for direct communication between NYMC alumni, students, faculty and staff who wish to engage in the exchange of advice, career counseling, professional guidance, volunteerism and so much more. More than 1,500 members of the NYMC community have already registered - join today!