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Stony Brook names Kevin Tuttle associate dean for finance
Kevin Tuttle, a proven healthcare executive on Long Island and beyond, has been appointed associate dean for finance and administration at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
Stony Brook University announces interim leadership appointments following Judy Greiman's retirement
Following the retirement of Judy Greiman in August, who served as chief deputy to the president and senior vice president of government and community relations for nine years, several leadership appointments were made as part of the transition plan for Greiman’s roles and responsibilities.
Biomedical engineering grad students showcase talents at 30th annual research day
The Department of Biomedical Engineering held its 30th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, a platform for biomedical engineering students in master's and doctoral programs to present their research and foster future collaboration.
Stony Brook University graduates inaugural class from 'Taste of the Trades' summer program
Graduates of the "Taste of the Trades" program, offered by Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Suffolk County Community College, and the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing, and Consumer Affairs, have completed their seven-week summer course. Twenty rising high school seniors from NYSERDA-designated underserved school districts participated in hands-on learning experiences to prepare for careers in fields such as construction and energy transmission.
Stony Brook completes third round focused on climate change under Tiger Teams Initiative
Last fall, the third iteration of the Tiger Team initiative was launched. The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Office of the Provost at Stony Brook University charged six teams focusing on different climate change topic areas to map existing strengths onto opportunities for new funding. The goal of this initiative was to prepare the research community to respond to upcoming federal funding opportunities by submitting competitive proposals.
Ancient DNA reveals genetic diversity among post-Roman elites
Krishna Veeramah, associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is leading an international team of researchers in a new study of ancient DNA that provides insight into the development and social structures of European rural communities following the fall of the Roman Empire.
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.
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Suffolk DA Blasts Governor Hochul and Albany Politicians for "Watering Down" Crime Reform Laws
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney says Governor Kathy Hochul’s “watered-down” discovery law changes fall short of meaningful reform.