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HeLa Conference Navigates the Future of AI and Health Care Equity
The NYMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion and WMCHealth jointly hosted the seventh annual HeLa Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference on February 29.
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2024 Alpha Omega Alpha Inductees Personify the Art of Healing
On February 27, 60 SOM students, residents, faculty, and alumni were celebrated for their lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service through their induction into Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society.
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Members of SOM Class of 2025 Recognized for Humanism in Medicine
An annual tradition at NYMC, 32 members of the SOM Class of 2025 were inducted into the GHHS on February 26, during a special ceremony in Skyline Dining Room.
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Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Research Symposium
The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology hosted its second annual Research Symposium, welcoming Raghu Kalluri, M.D., Ph.D., chair of cancer biology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center as keynote speaker.
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Advancing Biomedical Research Abroad Through the OVERWORLD Program
NYMC welcomes two new students from the University of Parma in the setting of an international student exchange program.
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LCME Element of the Week
In preparation for the SOM's April 2024 LCME accreditation visit, in the upcoming weeks, we will be featuring the most-cited elements, based on recent data from the LCME and how this is addressed at NYMC. This week's element is Career Advising.
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Update
From the GSBMS, February 21, 2024
From the SOM, February 22, 2024
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Seher Banu Farabi Atak, M.D., a second-year dermatology resident in the NYMC-sponsored Dermatology Residency Program at New York Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, was recognized with a dermMentors Resident of Distinction Award and sponsored to attend the 2024 Maui Derm Hawaii conference in January. At the conference, Dr. Farabi Atak presented her research on stem cell treatment for intractable wounds. She was one of five dermatology residents from across the U.S. to be recognized with the prestigious award.
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Ashanda M. Saint Jean, M.D. ‘98, clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, presented at the Maternal Immunization: Opportunities and Challenges webinar sponsored by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on February 22. Dr. Saint Jean's presentation examined maternal immunization rates, the effects it has on different populations, and ways physicians can improve vaccination rates in pregnant people.
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The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology and the laboratory of Xiu-Min Li, M.D, M.S., professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology and of otolaryngology, was well represented with nine poster presentations at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology conference Washington, D.C., February 23 – 26, 2024. | |
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Anish R. Maskey, Ph.D. '23, post-doctoral fellow, received a travel award and presented “Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus-induced mast cells/ basophils activation via regulation of NFkB signaling pathway by small molecule compound berberine.”
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Ibrahim Musa, Ph.D. ’23, post-doctoral fellow, received a travel award and presented “Inhibition of IgE production in Plasma Cell Line by Cannabinoid-Containing Product Associated with Regulation of XBP-1 and IgE heavy chain expression.”
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Devora Loike Weinstein, SOM Class of 2026, presented “Investigation of Plant Derived Compound 7,4 Dihydroxy Flavone on IgE production.” | |
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Carolina Taico, SOM Class of 2026, presented “Potential Treatment of Food Anaphylaxis: Plant-derived Compound Formononetin Prevents Basophil Degranulation.”
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Daniel Kopulos, M.S. student Class of 2024, presented “Berberine Suppression of IgE Production via Inhibiting the Gene Expression of Telomere and Telomerase in Human B Cell Line.”
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Niradiz Reyes, Ph.D., visiting scientist from the University of Cartagena, Colombia, presented “Effects of Multi-component TCM therapy on skin microbiome of infants with severe eczema associated-with topical steroid withdrawal.”
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Matthew Kwan, summer intern, presented “Investigation of Berberine's Potential in Attenuating Staphylococcus aureus-Induced Inflammatory Responses.”
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Christian Figueroa, summer intern, presented “Investigation of in vitro anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of berberine.”
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Fariba Ardalani, Ph.D. candidate, presented “Comprehensive murine model of IgE mediated multiple food-group cross-reactive anaphylaxis.” | |
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March is Women’s History Month. Test your knowledge on NYMC Women in History Trivia Part I on Instagram.
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Congratulations to D.P.T. Class of 2026 students (from left) Jadhia Harper, Tanya Hounkpevi, and Sarana Adhikari for successfully locating the fish footman!
Stay tuned to the NYMC social media accounts for next month's set of scavenger hunt clues and a chance to win an NYMC t-shirt!
Watch their journey >
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For the month of February, NYMC welcomes our new employees:
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Laila Berroug, Ph.D., Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
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Marisol Caballero, M.S., Administrator III, Touro Affiliation
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Attiqa Nadeem, M.P.A., Administrative Assistant, Department of Urology
From the Office of Human Resources, March 1, 2024
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Match Day
Friday, March 15, 2024
SOM Class of 2024 celebrates taking the next step in their medical training.
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NYMC Annual Golf Tournament and Reception
Monday, June 17, 2024 • 10:00 a.m.
Saint Andrew's Golf Club
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
Sponsored by the NYMC Board of Advisors, the annual golf tournament is a fundraiser to benefit student scholarships and other initiatives at NYMC.
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EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR | |
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VOD: Ensuring Best Outcomes
OncLive - 2/26/2024
Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, cell biology and anatomy, medicine, and of pathology, microbiology and immunology
E108 - Extended Q&A NEI Synapse Half-Day on Novel Strategies to Treat Schizophrenia with Dr. Leslie Citrome
NEI Psychopharm - 2/27/24
Leslie L. Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
The Best Diapers For Sensitive Skin To Keep Your Baby Comfortable
Forbes - 2/29/24
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology
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E108 - Extended Q&A NEI Synapse Half-Day on Novel Strategies to Treat Schizophrenia with Dr. Leslie Citrome
NEI Psychopharm - 2/27/24
Leslie L. Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
LDRTC Symposium: Newborn Screening and Lysosomal Disorders
Check Rare - 2/29/24
David F. Kronn, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics
Face-scanning AI apps are giving cosmetics companies deeper connections, and selling points, with customers
Yahoo Finance - 2/29/24
Bijan Safai, M.D., D.S.C., professor and chair of dermatology
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