An Environment of Discovery
Our research and development efforts at NYITCOM are on an impressive trajectory, as we continue to:
- Recruit top-level, research-intensive faculty from around the globe.
- Solidify our infrastructure with new state-of-the art technology and research equipment.
- Receive grants from such prestigious funding agencies as:
- National Institutes of Health
- National Science Foundation
- Michael J. Fox Foundation
- American Heart Association
- American Diabetes Association
NYITCOM student and faculty researchers present their important findings at major national and international conferences and in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals.
Student Research Opportunities
Our students are actively involved in the college’s leading-edge research through fellowships, summer research programs, and the faculty-student mentoring program. In addition, through the Advanced Research Core, undergraduate students participate in NYITCOM research projects.
NYITCOM Student Research Policies And Procedures
- All students participating in research activities must submit a completed Student Worker Form, obtained from the Office of Research (rbuschel@nyit.edu), detailing:
- Faculty mentor
- Project period
- Project location
- Project title and description
- Training requirements
- Required for all on-campus students doing research involving laboratory-based research activities - Lab Safety Training (online course and quiz) – yearly requirement
- Required for students doing research involving animals - Animal Research Training (appropriate CITI animal research modules plus hands-on animal training)
- Required for students doing research involving human subjects - Human Subjects Research Training (CITI human subjects research modules)
- Based on the information provided, the Office of Research confirms the required training and makes arrangements with the student for their completion.
- Following confirmation of completion of the required training, the student will be approved to carry out the designated research activities.
- Student Worker Forms are to be submitted yearly for continuing projects.
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Current Research
Research activities at NYITCOM encompass a range of areas—from basic biology, clinical medicine, and patient outcomes to health policy, global health, and medical education. Find out more about ongoing NYITCOM research in: