SOM Faculty Recognized for Excellence with Dean’s Faculty Awards
On May 20, several SOM faculty were recognized with Dean’s Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and institutional service.
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NYMC Gathers Experts for In-Depth Look at Vector-Borne Diseases Impacting New York
Attendees gathered in Nevins Auditorium for an engaging and informative afternoon focused on advancing clinical understanding of vector-borne diseases on May 22. The event opened with welcoming remarks from Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM, right, dean of the SHSP and vice president for government affairs, setting the tone for a series of expert-led presentations. Maria Aguero-Rosenfeld, M.D., third from right, clinical professor of medicine and pathology, New York University/Langone, discussed the diagnosis of Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis, followed by Luis Marcos, M.D., fourth from right, program director of infectious diseases and associate professor of medicine at Stony Brook Medicine, who addressed the clinical presentation of babesiosis. Susan Madison-Antenucci, Ph.D., second from right, lab chief of bloodborne and parasitic diseases, Wadsworth Lab, provided insights into public health laboratory testing for Babesia and other tickborne diseases. Raymond Dattwyler, M.D., professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology and of medicine and pediatrics, offered guidance on interpreting Lyme disease testing. Jennifer White, M.P.H., third from left, director of the Vector-borne Disease Program, New York State Department of Health, presented on mosquito-borne infections of concern to New York clinicians. The event concluded with Melissa Prusinski, fourth from left, deputy director of vector surveillance, Vector-borne Disease Program, New York State Department of Health, who shared updates from both the lab and the field on tick-borne infections and related conditions across the state.
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TU Research Day 2025 Explores “Plasticity in Research: AI and Beyond”
Students, faculty, and researchers from across TU gathered at the Cross River Campus in Times Square for an inspiring afternoon of discovery and dialogue at this year’s Research Day, themed “Plasticity in Research: AI and Beyond,” on May 7. The event spotlighted the adaptability of researchers working at the intersection of emerging technology and scientific inquiry. Attendees heard from Sarah Eskreis-Winkler, M.D., Ph.D., head of artificial intelligence research and diagnostic radiologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, whose keynote address explored how artificial intelligence is transforming diagnostic imaging and breast cancer care. Fawaz Al-Mufti, M.D., associate chair of research in neurology and associate professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and of radiology, presented on cutting-edge neuroendovascular treatments and the evolving role of minimally invasive techniques in stroke and cerebrovascular care. The afternoon also featured poster presentations and showcases from students and faculty across Touro’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Awards were presented to Ph.D. candidates in the GSBMS Karen Jackson, for "Evaluation of Immunogenicity of Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates;" Callie Hollander, for "Genetic Deletion of STAT4 Protects Long-Term Memory Storage Mechanisms from High-Fat, High-Cholesterol (HFD-C) Diet-Induced Impairments;" and Eliza Sherman-Daniels, SOM Class of 2027, for “Discovery and Evaluation of Novel Antifungals Against Multidrug Resistant Candida auris by High-Throughput Screening of Small Molecule Libraries.”
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SHSP Formal 2025 was a Night to Remember
On May 8, 2025, nearly 100 students gathered at Mulino’s at Lake Isle in Eastchester, New York, for the SHSP Formal—a lively evening of music, dancing, photo ops, and meaningful connections across cohorts and departments.
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Nicole DeSouza to Deliver Student Address at the 166th NYMC GSBMS Commencement
Nicole DeSouza, a Ph.D. candidate, has been selected to address the GSBMS Class of 2025 at the 166th Commencement Ceremony on May 28. She reflects on her journey, what motivated her, and what’s next after graduation.
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Akshay Syal, M.D. ’21, Bridges Medicine and the Media
A fascination with the human body and turning that understanding into making the world a better place led Akshay Syal, M.D. ’21, to medicine. However, a growing curiosity of journalism and the influence of words led him to health journalism, as a member of the NBC News Health Unit, reporting for NBC News Digital and on air for NBC News NOW and MSNBC.
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Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM, dean of the SHSP and vice president for government affairs, addressed graduates of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in Manhattan.
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Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., Ed.S., RN, FAAP, CEM, adjunct professor of public health, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine, and commissioner of health for Westchester County, addressed graduates of Mercy University’s School of Health and Natural Science at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, and received the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa.
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Marie T. Ascher, M.S., M.P.H., the Lillian Hetrick Huber Endowed Director of the Phillip Capozzi, , M.D., Library, received the 2025 Lucretia W. McClure Excellence in Education Award from the Medical Library Association (MLA) at its virtual business meeting on May 21. The award honors outstanding educators in health sciences librarianship. She was recognized for founding and leading the Critical Appraisal Institute for Librarians, serving as course director for the professional development course and training more than 200 librarians in evidence-based practice. She has secured multiple NIH grants and held key MLA leadership roles, including on the board of directors, has presented widely, published extensively, and earned several honors, including the MLA Beatty Volunteer Service Award.
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May is National Stop the Bleed Month. On May 10, Tai M. Lee Jr., NRP, EMT-T, CIC/RF, MEP, assistant director of the CDM, and Melissa Konen, educator in the CDM, provided EMT students from local high schools training on situational awareness, active attack awareness, and bleeding control. The students were presented with Texas State University ALERRT Center's Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events and Civilian Response Casualty Care courses. These courses are available to faculty, staff, and students of the NYMC community. Inquiries can be directed to disaster_medicine@nymc.edu.
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The NYMC Brand and Style Guide, which outlines the proper use of the NYMC logo and overall brand image, offers branded Zoom backgrounds, proper email signatures as well as new templates for presentations and invitations and new merchandise designs. It is available in the branding section of TouroOne under Campus Resources.
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Updated
From the Office of General Counsel, May 23, 2025
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NYMC's 166th Commencement
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
SOM and GSBMS • 10:00 a.m.
SHSP • 2:00 p.m.
Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.
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NYMC Annual Golf Tournament and Reception
Monday, June 23 • 10:00 a.m.
The Saint Andrew's Golf Club
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
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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For Some Anxious Faculty, Family Offers Relief
Inside Higher Ed - 5/21/25
Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., M.P.H. ’23, Dr.P.H. ’24, dean of the GSBMS, professor of cell biology and anatomy, and interim chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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JBN Holds Executive Breakfast Roundtable
Jewish Link - 5/22/25
Adam D. Hammerman, M.B.A., CNE, vice president and chief financial officer
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ARVO 2025: Aflibercept 8mg in treatment-naive AMD
Ophthalmology Times - 5/18/25
Ferhina Ali, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of ophthalmology
Pediatric Keratoconus and the Effectiveness of Cross Linking, With Gerald Zaidman, MD
HCP Live - 5/16/25
Gerald Zaidman, M.D., professor of ophthalmology
Jeremy Applebaum, SOM Class of 2026
Global Observatory Gathers to Expand Debate on Human Genome Editing
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News - 5/21/25
Stuart Newman, Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy and of medicine
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The Exec: Secrets of Success in Clinical Care Leadership
Health Leaders - 5/19/25
Ivor S. Douglas, M.D., the Barbara and William Rosenthal Chair of the Department of Medicine, effective June
Diet, Nutrition, and Effects on Lung Health and Disorders
Medscape - 5/20/25
Allen Dozor, M.D. professor of pediatrics and division chief of pulmonology, allergy and sleep medicine
Protecting Medicaid means protecting New York's communities. Here's how | Opinion
The Journal News - 5/22/25
David Lubarsky, M.D., M.B.A., distinguished visiting professor of public health
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