GSBMS Officially Renamed to Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

After nearly 60 years, the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences will now be known as the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, undergoing a name change that properly reflects the variety of disciplines within the school. The Board of Trustees approved the name change which the school adopted for the start of the 2022-2023 academic school year. Read the full article.

Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Welcomes New Faculty Members

At the start of the 2022 – 2023 academic year, four new faculty members are joining the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, bringing expertise in cardiovascular, cancer and cellular stress response research: clockwise from top left, Malik Bisserier, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy and of physiology; Julie DiMartino, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy; Shuai Gao, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy and of biochemistry and molecular biology; and Jian Li, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy. Meet the new faculty members of cell biology and anatomy.

Golfers Gather to Honor Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery David E. Asprinio, M.D, and Raise More than $185,000

More than 130 members of the NYMC community gathered for an entertaining and enjoyable day on the course at the 2022 Golf Tournament and Reception at Saint Andrew's Golf Club, in Hastings-On-Hudson, New York, on June 27. The tournament honored David E. Asprinio, M.D., center, chair and professor of clinical orthopedic surgery for years of support and dedication to the College while raising more than $185,000 for student scholarships and the expansion of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center. Read the full article and view the photos.

The Latest Issue of Chironian is Now Available

The 2021 – 2022 issue of Chironian is now available. Read about NYMC's efforts on continuing the legacy of diversity and inclusion; how NYMC pivoted education during the pandemic; a potential treatment for retinopathy of prematurity; a look back on NYMC’s affiliation with NYC Health+Hospitals/Metropolitan; alumni news; faculty spotlights and more. Copies of the magazine are also available in the lobbies of the Medical Education Center, Basic Sciences Building, School of Health Sciences and Practice, Dana Road and Skyline Drive.

NYMC and TU to Host 20th COVID-19 Symposium on July 14

The 20th COVID-19 Symposium in the series sponsored by NYMC and TU will take place on Thursday, July 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The webinar will cover COVID-19's effect on hearing and vision; how to manage a the spread of monkeypox; COVID-19 vaccination in children; and pandemic fatigue. Questions may be submitted to Covid19updates@touro.edu. CME credits are available. Register for the symposium.

Tetyana Cheairs, M.D., M.S.P.H., Stepped Up for Her Native Ukraine During a Time of Great Need

Growing up in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, there was always an emphasis on family for Tetyana Cheairs, M.D., M.S.P.H., assistant dean for Ph.D. programs and assistant professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology. With two generations of physicians in her family, Dr. Cheairs’ holds a unique perspective on the dedication to caring and assisting others in need. She used just that—this time for her own family—when her native country was invaded by Russia and she sprang into action and led a humanitarian drive for Ukrainian citizens that not only collected thousands of donations, but also showed her the support she had from those around her. Read the full article on Dr. Cheairs.  

Sherlita Amler, M.D, M.S, R.N., Ed.S., C.E.M., Commissioner of Health in Westchester County, adjunct professor of public health, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, and senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine, received the Friends of Medicine Award at the Westchester County Medical Society and Westchester Academy of Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York, on June 29.

Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, professor of public health and global health director, who serves as chair of the International Health Section of the American Public Health Association and Global Health Lead for the American Medical Women’s Association, received the inaugural Taiwanese Medical Women's Association Physician Award sponsored by the Chang Gung Medical Foundation at the 32nd Medical Women’s International Association Congress on June 26 in Taipei, Taiwan. She was honored for her global work in promoting the health and human rights of women and girls with a focus on social determinants of health. The Chang Gung Medical Foundation promotes groundbreaking medical research and ensures quality medical care for the people of Taiwan by integrating the latest technology and research into the practice of multidisciplinary medicine.

Conor Prendergast, SOM Class of 2025, is assisting with research focusing on machine-learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer imaging. Much like computers can be programmed to detect and predict patterns in data, Mr. Prendergast’s research is part of the effort of radiologists who are looking to do that with imaging—known as radiomics. The research includes examining machine-learning of oral cancer imaging, so that AI can better diagnose, help treat and predict the outcomes of oral cancer due to Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Mr. Prendergast’s project, conducted with his mentor, Laurent Dercle, M.D., Ph.D., associate research scientist in the Department of Radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is now reviewing and synthesizing past research on HPV oral cancer radiomics, including CT, MRI, and PET scan images. If successful, the innovation in imaging can help fight HPV-related oral cancer, which is on the rise in younger populations.

Join us in welcoming our new employees at NYMC:

• Rawlston D. Crowther, M.A., Senior EHS Coordinator, Department of Environmental Health and Safety   
• Santasia N. Kerr, Administrative Assistant, Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness
• Jin Sun, M.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., Surgical Research Scholar, Department of Surgery

From the Office of Human Resources, July 1, 2022.

The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program in the SHSP now offers two specialization tracks in pediatric dysphagia and early intervention, as part of their degree program with no additional credits required. The first track will allow SLP students to enroll in current courses in the online post-graduate advanced certificate in pediatric dysphagia program, while the early intervention track offers courses aligned with the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Early Intervention’s established competencies for practice with children from birth to age three. Upon graduation, students who complete these tracks will receive an M.S. in SLP with a concentration in one of the two areas. This unique opportunity gives students an advanced and marketable degree tailored to their field. 

Friday, July 29, 2022

11:30 a.m.

In-person by invitation only

Online viewing is available here.

The School of Medicine Office of Admissions is seeking interviewers for the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) 2022-23 interview season.