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NYMC Faculty Research New Therapies to Treat Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer, diagnosed in 6,900 New Yorkers in 2016, is the third most commonly diagnosed solid tumor in the state and the fifth most common cause of cancer-related death. Treatments for low stage disease, which make up 80 percent of new cases, are intended to prevent progression to high stage disease and the morbidity and cost of radical treatments. Read the full article on new bladder cancer therapies.
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Faculty Spotlight: Karen M. Murray, M.D. '99
Featured in the November issue of 914Inc., as one of the Women in Business honorees, the School of Medicine's most senior admissions officer, Karen M. Murray, M.D. '99, associate dean for admissions for the School of Medicine and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, is a paving the way for improved diversity in medical education. Read the full article on Dr. Murray.
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Save the Date
The New York Medical College 162nd Commencement and the Touro College of Dental Medicine 2nd Commencement ceremony is set for Wednesday, May 26, 2021. More details will be forthcoming.
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George W. Contreras, M.E.P., M.P.H., M.S., CEM, FAcEM, assistant director of the Center for Disaster Medicine and assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health, was appointed to editorial board of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services.
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Robert Ollar, Ph.D., top left, clinical assistant professor of neurology, was a guest speaker at a discussion on October 27 on the current wave of COVID-19 in northeastern Pennsylvania hosted by U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright, bottom, representing Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. The presentation video will be shared with the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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The 18th International Winter Eicosanoid Conference (WEC) took place virtually on October 15. The biennial meeting is co-organized by Michal L. Schwartzman, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacology, and Gail Anderson, administrative assistant, is the conference coordinator. The WEC serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and new developments in the field of eicosanoids and their use in development of novel therapeutics to conquer disease. This year's meeting included the John C. McGiff, M.D., Memorial Award Lecture, which was given by Dr. Michal Schwartzman who presented "The Road to Discovery:GPR75 - The 20-HETE Receptor." The late Dr. McGiff, was the former Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and founder of the WEC. The virtual meeting with more than 200 attendees included 51 poster presentations in the categories of cardiovascular, diabetes/obesity, stroke, omics/metabolism, cancer, novel therapeutics, and drug development. Senior and junior investigators, postdoctoral fellows, students and laboratory staff from institutes in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, and the United States presented posters, including five Ph.D. candidates and one lab manager from the Department of Pharmacology:
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Kevin Agosinucci, a Ph.D. candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Schwartzman
"Pharmacological Blockade of the 20-HETE Receptor (GPR75) Lowers Blood Pressure and Alters Vascular Remodeling in Mice with Vascular Smooth Muscle-Specific Overexpression of CYP4A12-20-HETE Synthase"
Juan Azcona, Ph.D. candidate in the laboratory of Austin M. Guo, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology
"Novel Contributions of Neutrophil-derived Myeloperoxidase and Hypochlorous Acid to 20-HETE Production that drives Post-Ischemic Angiogenesis"
Catherine D'Addario, Ph.D. candidate in the laboratory of Sachin Gupte, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pharmacology
"The Role of G-Protein Coupled Receptor 75 in Pulmonary Hypertension"
Melinee D'Silva, manager of the laboratory of Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., MACP, FAHA, FACE, dean of the School of Medicine and professor of medicine and pharmacology
"12-LOX Plays a Key Role in Islet Inflammation and Dysfunction"
Sakib Hossain, Ph.D. candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Schwartzman
"Deletion of G Protein-Coupled Receptor 75 (GPR75) Prevents High Fat Diet-Driven Obesity, Hyperglycemia, and Insulin Resistance"
Jonathan Pascale, Ph.D. candidate in the laboratory of Victor Garcia, Ph.D. '15, assistant professor of pharmacology
"Characterizing the 20-HETE Binding Site on GPR75, the 20-HETE Receptor"
Drs. Garcia, Guo and Gupte served a poster presentation judges.
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Call today to schedule your virtual appointment at (914) 828-0435.
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Yoga Class for Faculty and Staff
Meeting ID: 489 054 8060; Password: YOGA
One tap mobile +19292056099 (for dial in)
Virtual yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Mary Butler-Fink
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VIRTUAL EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR
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Tuesday, November 10
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11:00 a.m.
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds
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Wednesday, November 11
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8:30 a.m.
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Department of Surgery Grand Rounds
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3:00 p.m.
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Department of Neurology Grand Rounds
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7:00 p.m.
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Department of Speech-Language Pathology Info Session
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Thursday, November 12
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6:00 p.m.
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SHSP StuHE Public Health Career Mentor Session
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Wednesday, November 18
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3:30 p.m.
| Department of Public Health Webinar | |
Wednesday, November 25
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3:00 p.m.
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Day Before Thanksgiving Closure
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Thursday, November 26
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All Day
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NYMC Closed: Thanksgiving
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Friday, November 27
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NYMC Closed: Thanksgiving
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New York Medical College Leadeship News
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WAG Magazine - 11/5/2020
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president for government affairs
Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., clinical associate professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of public health and senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine
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Faculty News
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914Inc Westchester - November 2020
Karen M. Murray, M.D. '99, associate dean for admissions for the School of Medicine, and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology
CBS - 10/30/2020
Robert G. Lahita, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine
Medbridge - 10/30/2020 Adam S. Herbst, Esq., adjunct assistant professor of medicine
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CBS News - 10/30/2020
Robert G. Lahita, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine
PlayerFM - October 2020
Zvi G. Loewy, Ph.D., adjunct professor of microbiology and immunology
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