Upstate Global Health Institute

01/27/2026

https://www.upstate.edu/informed/2026/012126-thomas-podcast.php

Contact us for more information:
- 315-464-9869
- Trials@upstate.edu

Interview with Stephen Thomas, MD

01/23/2026

The Upstate Global Health Institute is seeking adults ages 65 and older for a research study testing a vaccine for Clostridioides difficile (C. Diff), a serious infection that can lead to severe illness and hospitalizations.

Contact us for more information:
-315-464-9869
-Trials@upstate.edu

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Upstate Institute for Global Health is looking for over 1,000 Central New Yorkers to participate in its largest clinical trial, testing a possible vaccine …

01/22/2026

https://www.syracuse.com/health/2026/01/suny-upstate-seeks-small-army-of-volunteers-for-vaccine-study-against-common-deadly-infection.html

Contact us to see if you qualify:
- 315-464-9869
- Trials@upstate.edu

Roughly a half-million Americans get a C. diff infection each year. Tens of thousands die.

01/20/2026

Check this out!

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Phone: 315-464-9869 | Email: Trials@upstate.edu

Upstate Global Health Institute will enroll up to 1,000 participants in a global Phase 3 study of a first-of-its-kind investigational vaccine targeting a major healthcare-associated infection.

09/22/2025

Building awareness, driving research, and inspiring hope—last week’s Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease summit was just the beginning!

If you or someone you know is interested in clinical research studies, contact us at Trials@upstate.edu
or call 315-464-9869.

06/23/2025

05/22/2025

Help us advance research for an investigational COVID-19 and flu combination vaccine using mRNA technology.

The clinical trial will last approximately 6 months, during which participants will be asked to attend at least 4 study visits.

Participants will also be compensated for completing study-related activities

If you are 65 years of age or older, have not received a COVID-19 or flu vaccine in the past 5 months and have not tested positive for influenza in the last 6 months, contact us to see if you qualify:

315-464-9869 | Trials@upstate.edu

05/15/2025

Check out the Upstate Global Health Institute’s very own Dr. Kristopher Paolino on News Channel 9 as he discusses tick-borne illnesses impacting Central New York:
https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/not-just-lyme-two-other-tick-borne-illnesses-quickly-spreading-in-cny/amp/

Are you or someone you know interested in participating in clinical research?

Contact us for more information:
* Trials@upstate.edu
* 315-464-9869
* Upstate.edu/globalhealth

It’s not just Lyme Disease you have to watch out for. Two other tick-borne illnesses are quickly spreading in Central New York, and there’s a good chance you’ve never heard their names.…

05/09/2025

Help us advance research for an investigational COVID-19 and flu combination vaccine using mRNA technology.

The clinical trial will last approximately 6 months, during which participants will be asked to attend at least 4 study visits.

Participants will also be compensated for completing study-related activities.

If you are 65 years of age or older, have not received a COVID-19 or flu vaccine in the past 5 months and have not tested positive for influenza in the last 6 months, contact us to see if you qualify:
315-464-9869 | Trials@upstate.edu

Click the link below to learn more:
https://upstateglobalhealth.ripplescience.com/survey/i8voesRhr6H659sjy/5i2aEbzgie6zNDcTq/form

Welcome to the Upstate Global Health Institute site. Here you will find videos, pictures, and updates on our upcoming Clinical Trials.

04/15/2025

The Upstate Global Health Institute is looking for healthy participants ages 18 and older to help advance research for an investigational COVID-19 and flu combination vaccine.

The clinical trial will last approximately 6 months, during which participants will be asked to attend at least 4 study visits.

Participants will also be compensated for completing study-related activities.

If you have not received a COVID-19 or flu vaccine in the past 5 months and have not tested positive for influenza in the last 6 months, contact us to see if you qualify:

315-464-9869 | Trials@upstate.edu

04/15/2025

Another great tabling night! Thank you to Syracuse Crunch for letting us tabling this past Friday!!

Are you or someone you know interested in participating in clinical research?

Contact us for more information:
* Trials@upstate.edu
* 315-464-9869
* Upstate.edu/globalhealth

03/13/2025

Thank you to the Syracuse Crunch for letting us table last night!!

We will be back in April - make sure to stop by and play Plinko for a free prize!

Are you interested in contributing to the advancement of science?

Contact us for more information:
Trials@upstate.edu
315-464-9869
Upstate.edu/globalhealth