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School Of Graduate Studies
School Of Graduate Studies
MD-PhD students, faculty, and staff at a retirement reception for Dr. Stanley Friedman
Dr. Stanley Friedman, MD, PhD, Retires After 58 Years At Downstate.
Dr. Stanley Friedman, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology and Director of the M.D./Ph.D. program, announced his retirement from Downstate after 58 years of loyal service. He is the longest serving employee at Downstate and has had an incredible career as a scholar and scientist, and has touched the lives and career paths of many at Downstate. Dr. Friedman joined SUNY Downstate in 1965, serving as Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and later moving on to leadership positions as professor and acting chair in the Department of Pharmacology. For over two decades, Dr. Friedman served as Director of the M.D./Ph.D. Program and previously as Assistant Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Education.
Dr. Stanley Friedman, MD, PhD, Retires After 58 Years At Downstate.
Dr. Stanley Friedman, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology and Director of the M.D./Ph.D. program, announced his retirement from Downstate after 58 years of loyal service. He is the longest serving employee at Downstate and has had an incredible career as a scholar and scientist, and has touched the lives and career paths of many at Downstate. Dr. Friedman joined SUNY Downstate in 1965, serving as Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and later moving on to leadership positions as professor and acting chair in the Department of Pharmacology. For over two decades, Dr. Friedman served as Director of the M.D./Ph.D. Program and previously as Assistant Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Education.
Congratulations to Dr. Friedman on his well-earned retirement and we thank him for all he's done at his time at Downstate.
Sofia Tortora Morel received the Lion Dental Research Award in Microbiology and Immunology from the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR). She also received a travel award to the IADR conference where she gave her presentation “Oral pathogens detected in colon tumors of African American patients”, in June. The Lion Dental Research Award supports improvements in oral health sciences through the stimulation of junior researchers by recognition of outstanding and innovative research in basic dental science for the improvement of public dental health with an award of $2000 and a plaque.
João Moreira was an author on a paper that was featured on the cover of Cell Reports in the June 2023 Issue. The cover image is an illustration of a detailed computational model of the neuronal circuits of the mouse primary motor cortex (M1). Different colors represent different cell types across the six layers of M1, and bright spots indicate neural activity. Dura-Bernal, S., Neymotin, S.A., Suter, B.A., Dacre, J., Da Silva Moreira, J.V., Urdapilleta, E., Schiemann, J., Duguid, I., Shepherd, G.M., and Lytton, W.W. (2023). Multiscale model of primary motor cortex circuits predicts in vivo cell-type-specific, behavioral state-dependent dynamics. Cell Reports 42, 112574. 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112574.
Shreya Desikan presented the following poster at the 39th Annual MD/PhD Student Conference in Copper Mountain, Colorado in July 2023.
Desikan SA, Chavan S, Ou P, Roman CAJ, Huan C. A MACS protocol for purification of untouched germinal center B cells from unimmunized or germinal center-induced mice. 38th Annual MD/PhD Student Conference, Copper Mountain, CO, July 7-9 2023.
School Of Health Professions
School Of Health Professions
SOHP Inaugural Research Day
On May 3, 2023, the School of Health Professions (SOHP) held its first annual Research Day, with over 100 students in attendance. Students showcased a wide array of research conducted in the Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Health Informatics, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Physical Therapy programs. The program included oral and poster presentations and a keynote speech delivered by Dr. Mark Stewart provided insightful information on research in the health professions, titled: How Research Changes You and How You Can Change the Lives of Others. The poster presentations depicted key study relationships and provided attendees with a perspective on research in the health professions. The oral presentations were equally engaging and informative. The presenters were well-prepared and knowledgeable, and the question-and-answer sessions that followed allowed for lively discussions on the research presented. The event afforded interprofessional collaboration across the disciplines in the SOHP and facilitated the sharing of research findings and implications, demonstrating the research knowledge and critical thinking skills of our students. Overall, the inaugural Research Day for the School of Health Professions was successful, highlighting the exciting and important research conducted by SOHP students.
Special thanks go out to the students, faculty, program administrators, members of the Dean’s Office, and School of Graduate Studies for their assistance in making the event a success!
Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Publications
Struk I, Donawa D, Irving S. Are New York City Sonographers a Diverse Group? Exploring Diversity and Perceptions Related to Culture Among the City’s Sonography Clinicians and Educators. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2023;0(0). doi:10.1177/87564793231179143
Pessin YJ. Scope of Practice of Sonographers Across the United States: A Survey Study. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2023;39(4):356-367. doi:10.1177/87564793231153650
Physical Therapy
Publications
Haeri F, Torre D. Application of Feedback Type on Performance of Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver in Healthy Adults: A quasi-experimental study of Motor Control and Motor Learning (in press), Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.
This paper also won the Association of Chiropractic Colleges- Research Agenda Conference award!
Occupational Therapy
Publications
Brewington K. “Sit up Straight! Good Posture for Good Health”! An article in the SUNY University Faculty Senate publication.
Conference Presentations/Abstracts/Posters
Pagpatan, V. Social Media Competence of Healthcare Students and Professionals: The Occupational Science of E-Professional Behaviors. Annual national research conference on Envisioning the Future of Occupational Science 2023.
Thomas J and Students. Academic Educator Perspectives on the Relevancy and Implementation of the Emotional Intelligence Curriculum. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit 2023.
Health Informatics
Publications
Ramaswamy S, Gilles N, Gruessner AC, Burton D, Fraser MA, Weingast S, Kunnakkat S, Afable A, Kaufman D, Singer J, Balucani C. User-Centered Mobile Applications for Stroke Survivors (MAPPS): A Mixed-Methods Study of Patient Preferences. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2023 Jun 8.
Borycki EM, Kushniruk AW, Oluka H, Minshall S, Cato K, Senathirajah Y, Kaufman D. Modelling Information Needs and Sources in a COVID-19 Designated Hospital. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 May 18;302:881-885. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230294. PMID: 37203522.
Kaufman DR, Senathirajah Y, Cato K, Kushniruk A, Borycki E, Minshal S, Roblin P, Daniel P. Navigating Infection Control Processes in a COVID-19 Only Safety-Net Hospital at the Height of the Pandemic. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 Jun 22;304:67-71. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230371. PMID: 37347571.
Faysel MA, Miller T, Singer J, Cummings C. The Effect of Physicians’ Acknowledgement of Clinical Decision Support Systems Generated Alerts on Patient Diabetes Management in a Primary Care Setting. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 Jun 22;302:511- 515.
Conference Presentations/Abstracts/Posters
Jumbo AE, Kaufman DR, Faysel M, Afable A, Levine SR. Survey of Potential Disparity Issues Among Minority Stroke Survivors in Central Brooklyn. MedInfo 23 Conference, July 8-12, 2023, Sydney, Australia.
Daniel P, Arquilla B, Roblin P, Senathirajah Y, Cato K, Kaufman D. Comparison of Public Health IT Reporting Capabilities Between a Large Network Hospital and Small Independent Hospital During Disaster Response. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 2023;38(S1):s147–s147.
Daniel P, Arquilla B, Roblin P, Kaufman D, Cato K, Senathirajah Y. A Characterization of the Burden from Mandated COVID-19 Public Health Reporting on a Small Independent Hospital in New York City. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 2023;38(S1):s65–s66.
Senathirajah Y, Kaufman D, Borycki E, Kushniruk A, Cato K. Comparing Responses to COVID-19 Across Institutions: Conceptualization of an Emergency Response Maturity Model. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 May 18;302:907-908. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230304. PMID: 37203532.
Dorrite, A, Faysel, M, Gruessner, A, Robakis, D. Black Patients with Movement Disorders Less Likely to Receive Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation. American Academy of Neurology 2023 Annual Meeting. April 2023.
Midwifery
Prof. Amal Amar just completed a cross sectional quantitative study: The effect of perceived religious discrimination on the health of Muslim American Women, living in New York City. She will be presenting this to her doctoral committee on August 4, 2023.
Dr. Susanrachel Condon was nominated to and has joined the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) research committee. The committee is developing a quality assurance task analysis survey for all CMs/CNMs to complete to determine which aspects of clinical practice are most current, relevant, and should be included on the national exam.
Prof. MaryAnne Laffin is part of the SOHP Clinical Coordinators’ Committee which has completed an IRB-submitted research study: Preceptor Needs. The committee is currently considering where to submit for publication.
Dr. Ronnie Lichtman is the PI of an interprofessional team of researchers from Downstate that just submitted an abstract for a poster presentation at the PRIM&R (Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research) annual conference in December for their IRB-submitted and exempted study: Evaluation of Gender-Neutral Language in IRB Guidance and Informed Consent Templates.
Prof. Shakima Wiggins continues to work with the Eastern Consortium for the Comprehensive Midwifery Exam (ECCME) on the two quality improvement studies: 1) students' acquisition of knowledge post completion of a graduate level midwifery education program and 2) identification of the most effective test administration platforms. She is leading second study. Both studies are in the data collection phase.
Dean's Office
Publications
DeOliveira S, Daniels-Osaze A. Assessment of Health Professions Pipeline Programs that Effectively Recruit, Prepare and Retain Underrepresented/Disadvantaged Students; J Best Pract Health Prof Divers (Spring, 2022), 15(1), 26–41. ISSN: 2475-2843.
College of Nursing
College of Nursing
Dr. Roberts with Tishan Roye and Monica Jacobs from the SPRINTER Program
SPRINTER Mentorship: Dean Escallier and Dr. Roberts had the pleasure of working with two SPRINTER students (Tishan Roye and Monica C Jacobs) on their project reviewing evidence that investigated strategies and interventions aimed at lowering maternal mortality rates in the POC population. Read more on the SPRINTER program here.
The College of Nursing has received notification of award from HRSA for this year's Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students in the amount of $998,996. Last year we were able to award 88 students with scholarships for at least 1/2 of their tuition. The application is open for this year's scholarship. "Downstate’ s College of Nursing is focused on working to address health inequities and shortages of primary care providers in New York. SDS scholars from the College of Nursing are practicing in Womens Health and Family Health primary care and helping to ease the crisis in New York's medically underserved areas" says Dr. Joanna Ritter-Teitel, Program Director. Drs. Edem and French (below) share how this scholarship has enabled them to achieve their career goals.
Drs. Catherine Hagerty and Shay Walter, in collaboration with Dr. Marie-Claire Roberts were awarded a 2023 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University SEED Grant award in the amount of $29,950 for the project titled "Real-time Nursing".
School Of Public Health
School Of Public Health
Community Health Sciences
Community Health Sciences
Moyouri Bhattaharjee MPH (Community Health Sciences), presented at the American Medical Student Association in Phoenix on their work in maternal health. The presentation, entitled "Social Determinants of Health Needs among Immigrant and US Born Pregnant Women in Central Brooklyn: A Cross-Sectional Survey," was co-authored by Dr. Christina Pardo, Sandra Bruening MPH (Community Health Sciences), and Dr. Aimee Afable.
·Dr. Marlene Camacho-Rivera, Assistant Professor of Community Health Sciences, has been awarded an NCI U54 award to establish the "Center for Social Capital (SOCA): Promoting Multigenerational" in partnership with Columbia University and Weill Medicine Cornell, the lead institution. Together with Drs. Boutin-Foster and Marcus Lambert, the $2 million, 5-year award will support the Development Core to reduce cancer health inequities in areas of persistent poverty in the New York City (NYC) Region by helping early career investigators, especially from groups underrepresented in the biomedical workforce, develop new pilot research projects and preliminary data necessary for future extramural funding, and successfully compete for K and R-level grant mechanisms. Read more here
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Dr. Lori Heopner, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, is second author on an extensive international collaboration for a study published in the journal Environmental Science Pollution and Research International on “A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey”. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Jun;30(28):72368-72388. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-27197-6. Epub 2023 May 11. PMID: 37166731; PMCID: PMC10173232.
Dr. Paul Landsbergis, Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, is senior author of a new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine on "The Healthy Work Survey: A Standardized Questionnaire for the Assessment of Workplace Psychosocial Hazards and Work Organization in the United States", conducted together with colleagues from UCLA and UC Irvine: DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002820.
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