Medical Students Run for Charity at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
Five students from NYMC SOM will take their marks at the iconic TCS New York City Marathon on November 3.
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NYMC Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The NYMC community rallied together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, under the leadership of Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., M.P.H. ’23, dean of the GSBMS and professor of cell biology and anatomy, and Julie S. Di Martino, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and anatomy, who are dedicated to advancing research and advocacy in the fight against breast cancer.
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Furry Friends Bring Comfort to the College
Students, staff, and faculty found some well-deserved relaxation on October 16, in the Medical Education Center lobby, thanks to Annabelle and Muffin, two beloved dogs from Paws Crossed Animal Rescue. Hosted by the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness, the "Pet the Stress Away" event allowed attendees to take a break from their busy schedules and indulge in sweet treats, bringing much-needed joy and relief.
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From Pupil to Professor: Alumni Lighting the Way at NYMC
At NYMC, the journey from student to faculty member is a testament to the enduring bond between the institution and its graduates. Kathryn Ballerini, M.S. ’03, CCC-SLP, clinical instructor of speech-language pathology, shares why she decided to teach at her alma mater.
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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient
As an American Medical Association Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship recipient, David Zuckerman, SOM Class of 2025, expresses his passion for neuroscience and the vital role this scholarship played in his medical education.
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Mill Etienne, M.D. ’02, M.P.H., vice chancellor of diversity and inclusion, associate dean of student affairs and associate professor of neurology and of medicine, was a panelist at the Healthcare Leaders of New York’s 8th annual Mini-Congress with the theme of “Resilient Leadership: Preparing for Tomorrow and Navigating the Future” on September 26. He participated in the panel, “Understanding Implicit Bias and its Impact on Healthcare Leadership.”
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Arax Tanelian, Ph.D. '24, post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, presented “Sex-specific Microbial Responses to Single Prolonged Stress in Sprague-Dawley Rats,” at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, October 5-9 in Chicago. The co-authors were Bistra Nankova, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics and biochemistry and molecular biology; Furong Hu, research associate in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Newborn Medicine; and Esther L. Sabban, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and the Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
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LaShari Valentin, Ph.D., M.B.A., associate vice chancellor for external academic relations, NYMC, and associate dean for academic affiliations and clinical programs, SOM, was selected as Mentor of the Year by her alma mater, Hampton University. She was inducted into Hampton University’s Forty Under 40 Society for alumni who uplift communities nationwide through professional and volunteer work during homecoming on October 24.
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Marjorie Zauderer, M.D., M.S., FACP, professor of medicine, was presented with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation’s 2024 Pioneer Award, honoring individuals who are pioneering scientific advances in mesothelioma research, treatment, care, support, education, and advocacy at the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma in Chicago on October 18.
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On October 28, the Family Health Center celebrates five years on campus, further expanding NYMC’s commitment to providing exceptional health care and wellness services to Westchester and beyond.
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BioInc@NYMC, the mid-Hudson Valley’s only fully-equipped biotechnology incubator on a health sciences college campus, marks its 10th anniversary on October 29, celebrating a decade of fostering innovation and research.
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Update
From the Office of General Counsel, October 22, 2024
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31st Annual NYMC Faculty Author Celebration and Awards
Tuesday, October 29 • 4:00 p.m.
Doc’s Café Basic Sciences Building
The Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library, the Office of the Chancellor, and the Vice President of Research invite faculty to celebrate their 2023 publications over a selection of wine and hors d'oeuvres. The event recognizes faculty authors for work published during the 2023 calendar year. Awards will be presented in a variety of categories considering engagement, distribution, and the influence of their publications. Congratulations to all NYMC faculty on a productive year in scholarship.
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Field Trip to the New York Historical Society Museum
Sunday, November 10 • 12:30 p.m.
Learn about the past and present of the access of women to information about their bodies and view two installations. Join the panel discussion with moderators Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and CEO; Dominique Malacarne Pape, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and of urology; and Anne Hardart, M.D., chief of urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery at Westchester Medical Center.
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NYMC's 166th Commencement
Wednesday, May 28
Westchester County Center
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.
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The 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100
City and State - 10/15/24
Michael D. Israel, M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine and distinguished visiting professor of public health
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM, vice president for government affairs, dean of SHSP, and professor of public health, pediatrics, and of environmental health sciences
Judith Watson, M.P.H. ’07, RN
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‘Fluoride is Safe,’ Health Commissioner Says; Board Set to Vote
The Examiner News - 10/22/24
Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.M.S., M.B.A., FAAP, FACPM, dean of SHSP and vice president for government affairs
Sherlita Amler, M.D., M.S., Ed.S., R.N., FAAP, C.E.M., clinical associate professor of pediatrics, adjunct professor of public health, senior fellow in the Center for Disaster Medicine
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Odds for mortality elevated in COPD exacerbation, COVID-19 hospitalization
Healio - 10/10/24
Antony Arumairaj, M.D., assistant professor of medicine
Small Fraction of STEMI Patients with Shock Meet DanGer Criteria
TCTMD - 10/11/24
Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine
Why you need a 'sick day kit' — and what health essentials to have on hand when illness strikes
Yahoo! Life - 10/15/24
Lori W. Solomon, M.D. '99, M.P.H. '09, clinical associate professor and chair of family and community medicine
Chronic Skin Condition Tied to Host of Health Risks for Mother and Child
MedPage Today - 10/16/24
Shoshana Marmon, M.D., Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology
What to Know Before Seeing a Medical Specialist in the Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Magazine - 10/15/24
Robert N. Vincent, M.D., professor of pediatrics
Susmitha Dhanyamraju, M.D., assistant professor of medicine
Local Doctors See Uptick in Respiratory Illnesses, Specifically Walking Pneumonia
News 12 Westchester - 10/22/24
Sankaran Krishnan, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of pediatrics
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'I'm an OB/GYN, and This Is the One Habit I Want Every Woman Over 60 to Stop Doing ASAP'
Parade - 10/15/24
Ashanda M. Saint-Jean, M.D. '98, FACOG, clinical associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology
Could a new wave of physicians return to private practice?
Becker’s ASC Review - 10/15/24
Cary S. Passik, M.D., assistant professor of surgery
Teal Health Receives $1.68M Grant for At-home Cervical Cancer Screening Device
Femtech Insider
10/17/24
Akiva Novetsky, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology
Should You Work Out When Sick? Your Guide to Exercising While Ill
Everyday Health - 10/18/24
Lori W. Solomon, M.D. '99, M.P.H. '09, clinical associate professor and chair of family and community medicine
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