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Stony Brook University Hospital awarded for excellence in environmental sustainability
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized for its achievements in environmental sustainability in healthcare. Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, named SBUH a top performer of the comprehensive academic medical center group, awarding it the Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award.
Stony Brook University welcomes record-breaking incoming class
Stony Brook University has welcomed the largest incoming class of first-year students in its 67-year history. The university, one of New York State’s flagship institutions, saw a 13% increase in first-year undergraduate enrollment for the fall 2024 term. This rise brought the total number of new first-year students to 4,042, up from 3,569 in fall 2023. Additionally, there were 1,334 new transfer students in fall 2024, marking a 4% increase over the previous year.
Joe Verghese named chair at Renaissance School's neurology department
Joe Verghese, a physician researcher and educator, has been appointed as the Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. His appointment, effective October 14, was announced by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of RSOM. Dr. Verghese is known for his expertise in gait and cognition related to aging.
Stony Brook team develops AI tools for improved breast cancer diagnosis
A research team at Stony Brook University is working on a new approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The group, led by Chao Chen, PhD, and Prateek Prasanna, PhD, from the Department of Biomedical Informatics in the Renaissance School of Medicine and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, aims to improve imaging analysis using mathematical modeling and deep learning.
Stony Brook scholars receive fellowships at prestigious institute
Bradley Dirks, a James H. Simons Instructor in the Department of Mathematics, and Yichul Choi, a PhD student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, have been awarded fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). Dirks will spend the 2024-2025 academic year at the IAS School of Mathematics, while Choi will be part of the School of Natural Sciences from 2024 to 2027.
Stony Brook University appoints Christopher Martin as associate VP for campus planning
Stony Brook University has appointed Christopher Martin as the new associate vice president for Campus Planning, Design & Construction. He will report to William Herrmann, vice president for facilities & services. In this role, Martin will oversee campus construction activities including planning, capital budgeting, architecture, design, engineering, and construction management.
Stony Brook University honored for high school physics teacher preparation
Stony Brook University has once again been recognized for its efforts in preparing high school physics teachers. For the seventh time in nine years, the university has been named a member of the Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) 5+ Club by the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). This recognition comes as a result of graduating nine physics teachers during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Stony Brook receives historic documents detailing Fire Island preservation effort
Stony Brook University has been entrusted with a significant collection of documents detailing the grassroots campaign that led to the establishment of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS). This donation, made by the Barbash family, highlights efforts to halt Robert Moses' plan for a highway on Fire Island in the 1960s. Maurice Barbash and Irving Like were key figures in organizing the Citizen’s Committee for a Fire Island National Seashore, which played a crucial role in this environmental victory.
Stony Brook Medicine honored for stroke and cardiac care excellence
Stony Brook Medicine has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality care in cardiovascular and stroke areas. This marks the 14th consecutive year that Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and the 11th consecutive year for Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have received the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award. Additionally, SBUH received the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for the sixth consecutive year.
Study reveals genetic diversity among post-Roman elites
A recent study of ancient DNA, co-led by Krishna R. Veeramah, PhD, from Stony Brook University, offers new insights into the formation and social structures of European rural communities after the fall of the Roman Empire. The research findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Research highlights severe effects of Powassan virus on elderly
Stony Brook, NY – August 20, 2024 – While Lyme disease is the most recognized tick-borne disease in the United States, other infections transmitted through tick bites can be equally or more dangerous. One such infection is the Powassan virus (POWV). Erich Mackow, PhD, a virologist at Stony Brook University, is researching the neurological damage caused by POWV.
Scientists map genome sequences for improved Lyme disease treatment
An international team of scientists has mapped the genetic makeup of 47 strains of bacteria known to cause Lyme disease. This research aims to improve diagnostic tests and targeted treatments for Borrelia burgdorferi, the primary cause of Lyme disease, which is prevalent in the United States and Europe. The findings were published in the journal mBio.
Stony Brook leads new initiative under NSF's NQVL program
Stony Brook University is leading a new project funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) in the United States. The project is one of the first five under the NSF’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) program. Each project receives $1 million in funding. The Stony Brook-led project is in collaboration with Columbia University, Yale University, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).
Renaissance School welcomes diverse class of future doctors
At the Renaissance School of Medicine's (RSOM) White Coat Ceremony, 136 new students began their medical training by taking the Hippocratic Oath and donning their white coats for the first time. The event took place at Stony Brook University's Staller Center on August 9. This ceremony has been a tradition since 1998.
Stony Brook University convenes advisory meetings for Southampton campus development
Stony Brook University has initiated working meetings for its Southampton Community Advisory Committee. The committee is tasked with offering strategic advice and guidance for the future development of the university's Southampton campus.
Stony Brook names Dr. Imoigele Aisiku chair of emergency medicine
Dr. Imoigele (Imo) Aisiku has been appointed as the Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. His appointment, announced by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of RSOM, will commence on August 15.
Dino J. Martins named new director at Turkana Basin Institute
Stony Brook University has announced that Dr. Dino J. Martins will assume the role of director at the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI) starting September 1, 2024. Dr. Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, has been associated with TBI since 2011 and served as CEO of TBI (Kenya) Ltd. since August 2022.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.
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