Race, Medicine, and COVID-19
At the panel discussion “Race, Medicine, and COVID-19,” medical experts addressed healthcare disparities and how to build a more inclusive healthcare environment based on trusted relationships between physicians and patients.
LIBN Honors Brian Harper, M.D., M.P.H., with 2021 Diversity in Business Award
Brian Harper, M.D., M.P.H., vice president for equity and inclusion and chief medical officer, received a 2021 Diversity in Business award from Long Island Business News.
Training an Army to Combat COVID-19
To win the war on COVID-19, the United States will need an army of trained vaccinators. Volunteers from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and NYIT School of Health Professions are answering the call.
New York Tech Congratulates Aki Watanabe, Ph.D., on Major CAREER Milestone
Akinobu “Aki” Watanabe, Ph.D., assistant professor of anatomy, has become the first New York Institute of Technology faculty to receive a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award.
Student Profile: Kyle Fitzgerald
The Box sat down with Kyle Fitzgerald, a master’s student in biomedical engineering, to hear about his goals and aspirations. Read more about his journey.
Perspectives on Insurrection and Inauguration Aftermath
On February 11, a multidisciplinary panel of faculty and staff discussed the personal, psychological, emotional, and political impact following the event of January 6, 2021, and to offer advice, resources, and perspectives to community members in a virtual roundtable discussion, “Insurrection to Inauguration: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Navigating Relationships During a Pandemic
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, students spoke with Liat Jarkon, D.O., director of New York Tech’s Center for Behavioral Health, about the ways COVID-19 has changed the dynamics of relationships.
Medical Student Masks Up the Underserved
Why NYITCOM-Arkansas medical student Alex Campbell was compelled to take matters into his own hands and provide masks to those who don’t have access to them.
Medical Students Trade Stethoscopes for Storybooks and Stationery
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine launched new initiatives to connect medical students with children from underserved communities to inspire future physicians.
Uncovering How Ancient Animals Walked on Land
New research led by Assistant Professor Julia Molnar, Ph.D., explains how early tetrapods went from paddling in water to walking on land.
NYITCOM-Arkansas Launches New Degree Program
The Masters of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences program’s focus on research improves students’ candidacy for medical school or a career in biomedical science.
NIH Awards Olga Savinova, Ph.D., $1.8 Million Research Grant
Assistant Professor Olga Savinova, Ph.D., received a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve the understanding of atherosclerosis and deliver a new treatment for heart disease.