 Call for Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences Alumni Milestones
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If you have any accomplishments or developments, published a book, or have any family news to share we would love to hear from you. Please share your updates with us to be included in our class notes.
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology Receives Generous Gift
 Mervin and Elaine Jacobs, second and third from left, have been long time dear friends of Touro College and University System. After meeting with Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., far left, chancellor and chief executive officer, they were inspired to support NYMC's Department of Microbiology and Immunology and its vital research endeavors. From left: Rabbi Alan G. Ciner, vice president of the Touro College and University System; and Ira Schwartz, Ph.D., professor and chairman of microbiology and immunology.
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Symposium Focuses on Tick-Borne Disease
 Experts from across the country and as far as Slovenia gathered at NYMC on October 18 for "Bridging Clinical and Basic Science Research on Tick-Borne Infections Symposium: A Tribute to Ira Schwartz, Ph.D." The event honored
Ira Schwartz, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology, medicine and biochemistry and molecular biology, who is stepping down from his role as chairman of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Topics ranged from "Spirochets Do It Differently: Covalently Crosslinking of the Flagellar Hook" to "Understanding Borrelia Miyamotoi" to "Metabolomics to Diagnose and Understand the Pathogenesis of Tick-Borne Diseases." Dr. Schwartz recalled the serendipitous path he took to working with Lyme disease and the groundbreaking research that followed at NYMC. "We were really at ground zero in terms of Lyme disease, both clinically and in research," Dr. Schwartz said. View the
Bridging Clinical and Basic Science Research Symposium photo gallery.
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NYMC Pride Shines at Founder's Dinner
 The NYMC community and friends assembled on the lovely evening of September 17 to celebrate at the annual Founder's Dinner held at the DoubleTree Hilton in Tarrytown, N.Y. The fundraising gala drew nearly 350 guests including faculty, hospital affiliates, alumni, students, friends, vendors, members of the business community and local government officials. The evening also paid tribute to steadfast supporters of the College for their commitment to NYMC and the larger community. Back from left, Alan Kadish, M.D., president, and Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer, expressed gratitude and congratulated the honorees, front from left: Dr. Mark Hasten, who received the Alfred B. DelBello Distinguished Service Award; Ira Schwartz, Ph.D., who was presented with the Jackson E. Spears Service Award; and Robert G. Lerner, M.D., who was honored with the Golden Faculty Service Award. Not pictured: Robert J. Lifton, M.D. '48, who was the recipient of the William Cullen Bryant Award. Amid the dining and awards presentations, guests feverishly tried to outbid each other in the silent auction that included sporting event tickets, celebrity memorabilia, jewelry, artwork and more.
"We are very grateful for the generous support of our sponsors and donors including trustees, faculty, alumni, hospital affiliates, vendors and generous friends who helped make the evening a memorable one," said Amy S. Kahn, vice president of Development and Alumni Relations. "It was a great opportunity to connect with each other and reflect on the proud history and promising future of New York Medical College.
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Alumni Community Website to Launch January 2018
Coming this January, a new interactive alumni website! All on a secure online space
exclusive for NYMC alumni
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- Reconnect and reminisce with fellow alumni
- Share experiences with new graduates
- Be a mentor to current students
- Increase your individual and professional network
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Alumni Connections is New York Medical College's e-newsletter distributed to all alumni, published quarterly by the Office of Public Relations. Suggestions for story ideas are always welcome. Please call or email with your comments and inquiries at (914) 594-4536 or [email protected].
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