Chioma M. Okeoma, Ph.D., was named vice chair of research in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, bringing years of experience as an award-winning interdisciplinary scientist to NYMC’s research program. Read the full article on Dr. Okeoma.

Chandra Shekhar Bakshi, DVM, Ph.D., associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, began his career studying veterinary medicine because of his love of animals but soon became involved in bacteriology research, developing a passion for it. The only thing that rivals his interest in those two subject matters is being able to spread his knowledge and experience to students. Read the full article on Dr. Bakshi.

Born in the rural Indian town of Theni, Keerthana Jayaseelan, SOM Class of 2023, and her family did not have much access to quality medical care. After her family emigrated to the United States for an opportunity of better education, Ms. Jayaseelan has made it her mission to become a physician and eventually give back to her hometown. Read the full article on Ms. Jayaseelan.

Join us in welcoming our new employees at NYMC:

• Dana M. Cardile, Medical Assistant, Department of Family and Community Medicine
• Tanzina Chowdhury, Ph.D., Research Assistant, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
• Emily A. Cohen, M.S., Administrative Assistant, Office of Student Academic Support
• Anthony Nuccio, Public Safety Officer, Office of Public Safety
• Katharine Tepper, MLIS, User Services Librarian, Health Sciences Library
• Visar Zeka, Housing Superintendent, Student Housing

From the Office of Human Resources, February 1, 2022

Speech-language pathology alumnus Jenn Sparano, M.S. ’16, was the winning contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” on January 31.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 • 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST

Keynote: Ashanda Saint Jean, M.D. ’98, FACOG

Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley; and Medical Director, Advanced OB-GYN Associates, WMCHealth-

CME credit is available. Full program and to register, click here.

Thursday, April 28, 2022 • 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Nevins Auditorium, MEC

Online and in-person. Register here.

Contact the Family Health Center at (914) 828-0435 to make an appointment, although walk-ins are welcome.

Located outside of the Alumni House at 20 Sunshine Cottage Road, the pantry is stocked with non-perishable food items and other items donated by the NYMC community.

Virtual yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Mary Butler-Fink.

Mondays  • 5:30 p.m.  •  Zoom

Meeting ID: 489 054 8060; Password: YOGA

One tap mobile +19292056099 (for dial in)