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News Byte: ºÚÁϵ¼º½ Faculty, Alumni Participate in Long Island Healthcare Forum
On April 11, ºÚÁϵ¼º½ faculty and alumni were well represented among the leading voices in Long Island in a healthcare-focused event produced by Long Island Business News.
Searching for the True Sequence of RNA
Shenglong Zhang, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences, received a National Institutes of Health grant estimated at $2,588,918 over the next four years, to develop a tool to reveal the true sequence of RNA.
Student Profile: Tre’ Rogers
ºÚÁϵ¼º½ M.B.A. student Tre’ Rogers left his sunny Florida home for the hustle and bustle of New York City but doesn’t regret his choice. Rogers was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to further his future career in marketing.
NIH-Funded Research Could Lead to New Drug Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Assistant Professor Jole Fiorito, Ph.D., an expert in medicinal chemistry, has secured a three-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke that will support research into early-stage drug development to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Autism Acceptance Month: Promoting Inclusivity
April is Autism Acceptance Month, promoting inclusivity and positivity toward those with autism spectrum disorder. Here we highlight a few members of the ºÚÁϵ¼º½ community who are working to enhance understanding, therapies, and life experiences for those with autism.
Staff Profile: Michaelson Eustache
Going from high school to college may be a daunting change for some students. Associate Director of Admissions Michaelson Eustache makes it his priority to help them transition to ºÚÁϵ¼º½ with ease.
Student Profile: Elianna Sanchez
The lack of access to healthcare in underserved communities inspired Elianna Sanchez to pursue a career in medicine. She hopes to one day provide quality medical care that considers the social determinants impacting racially diverse communities.
Annual Faculty Scholars Reception: Best and Brightest
ºÚÁϵ¼º½â€™s annual event was held on the Long Island campus on March 29, highlighting the academic research and scholarship over the last year.
Student Profile: Austin Stietzel
From the time he was a teenager, Austin Stietzel wanted to pursue a career in electrical and computer engineering. At ºÚÁϵ¼º½, he is on his way, gaining real-world experience as a member of a team of students building prototypes for NASA.
New Books by ºÚÁϵ¼º½ Alumni
A selection of new books, covering everything from a care manual for combat sports athletes and a fictional story of battle to a memoir on mingling with celebrities and a musical children’s book about the Black men and women whose inventions changed everyday life.