Biomedical Researchers Secure Prestigious Federal Grants
Faculty from the College of Osteopathic Medicine have secured a collective $1.4 million dollars in grants that support studies to further the understanding and treatment of several health conditions, including pediatric brain cancer, heart failure, and hypertension.
Advocates for Women’s Health
Meet eight New York Tech faculty and students who are making strides to improve women’s healthcare.
Student Profile: Faiz Syed
Through the Engineering in Medicine initiative, NYITCOM student Faiz Syed was able to conduct research on orthostatic hypotension with fellow students in the medical school and the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. Their findings were the first outcome of the initiative to be published.
Alumni Profile: Siddhant Kulkarni
Siddhant Kulkarni (B.S. ’15, M.S. ’19, D.O. ’19) wants to take diagnostic radiology several paces ahead. As a fourth-year resident in diagnostic radiology at Northwell Health, he is looking at something more precise: interventional radiology, which focuses on minimally invasive procedures.
Alumni Profile: Claudia Coplein
As Tyson Foods’s chief medical officer, Claudia Coplein (B.S. ’87, D.O. ’90) is committed to expanding the culture of employee health, safety, and well-being.
Student Profile: Alvin Stanley
Alvin Stanley has always wanted to help others. At New York Tech, he is fulfilling his passion as he pursues a career in medicine and as an active member of the community.
Student Profile: Yash Trivedi
Aspiring physician Yash Trivedi chose New York Tech for its state-of-the-art facilities and seven-year B.S., Life Sciences/D.O., Osteopathic Medicine program.
Student Profile: Rohan Anthony
When life sciences/osteopathic medicine student Rohan Anthony isn’t studying to become a doctor, he is serving the New York Tech community as the Student Government Association vice president for public affairs for the Long Island campus.
Student Profile: Anoushka Guha
As a member of the Student Government Association on the Long Island campus, Anoushka Guha has worked on many initiatives to help the student experience. As president, she plans to continue to make a difference for students.
Student Profile: Christine Lee
Christine Lee believes there should be more women in medicine. As a future physician, she plans to focus on health policy and global health to address the needs of her community and beyond.
Student Profile: John Mari
After seeing the impact physicians have on patients and their families first-hand, Life Sciences, B.S./Osteopathic Medicine, D.O. major John Mari was inspired to pursue a career in medicine.
Student Profile: Simran Polce
With a full academic schedule, Simran Polce has still found time to be an active member of the NYIT community.