Hooding NYITCOM’s Class of 2021
The College of Osteopathic Medicine’s newest physicians received their doctoral hoods and took the osteopathic oath at this year’s hooding ceremonies.
Unravelling ALT Cancers
College of Osteopathic Medicine students and faculty co-authored a research paper that provides a wide-ranging scientific review of the biological process responsible for some of the world’s deadliest cancers.
Student Profile: Gabriella Gorton
Gabriella Gorton was born and raised in Jonesboro, Ark. On May 27, she will receive her doctoral hood and begin her residency NEA Baptist Hospital, marking 24 years of education in her hometown.
News Byte: NYITCOM-Arkansas Medical Clinic Gets New Look
The clinic recently received an exterior makeover to help attract new patients from the Jonesboro community.
New York Tech Celebrates Its 60th Commencement
On Sunday, May 23, New York Tech’s 60th annual commencement was celebrated virtually, with medical school hooding being held on May 24 and 27 for NYITCOM campuses in Long Island and Jonesboro, Ark., respectively.
NIH Grant Funds Depression Research
Assistant Professor Weikang Cai, Ph.D., secured a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how certain brain cells respond to chronic stress. The research project could help identify breakthrough treatments for clinical depression, which affects more than 260 million people worldwide.
The AIDS Epidemic Offers a Roadmap to Ending COVID-19
People of color have been hardest hit by the pandemic. Yet, they’re also among the most skeptical of vaccines that could protect them. How do we reassure communities of color that the vaccines are safe and effective; and encourage people to get the shots that could save their lives?
Rethinking Human Origins
The College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Nathan Thompson, Ph.D., is co-author to a new report in the journal Science, which aims to explain ape and human evolution, including how scientists can get closer to discovering our last common ancestor.
Jerry Balentine, D.O., Named to 2021 LIBN Executive Circle
New York Tech Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jerry Balentine, D.O., FACEP, FACOEP, is among 33 business and nonprofit leaders who have been named to the 2021 Long Island Business News (LIBN) Executive Circle.
Raising Mental Health Awareness
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are several New York Tech initiatives aimed at offering support and breaking the stigma.
Study: Brain Size May Not Indicate Intelligence
Brian Beatty, Ph.D., associate professor of anatomy at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) helped to publish a study that suggests that brain size, relative to body size, may not be an accurate measurement of intelligence.
SOURCE 2021
More than 135 undergraduate and graduate students showcased their research and creative scholarly work at the annual Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) held virtually on April 23.