SUNY Downstate

09/11/2025

In Remembrance of September 11

Today, we pause together to remember those lost on September 11, 2001, and those who still endure its impact. We especially honor the responders—EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physicians, public health teams, and hospital staff—who turned grief into courage and compassion.

At Downstate, we carry their memory forward by training the next generation of caregivers, advancing research that protects responders, and strengthening our partnerships with those who serve New Yorkers every day.

In mourning, we remember. In remembering, we recommit.

09/10/2025

The September 9, 2025 Edition of the President's Bulletin, is now LIVE! Don't forget to check out the latest in , , and Downstate news! CLICK LINK BELOW to READ MORE!

09/09/2025

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Sickle cell disease affects more than 100,000 Americans—and Brooklyn has one of the highest rates in the nation.

This inherited condition causes misshapen red blood cells that block blood flow, leading to severe pain, stroke, organ damage, and other serious complications. Early diagnosis and consistent care can make all the difference.

At SUNY Downstate, our expert team provides:
🔹 FDA-approved treatments to reduce pain and sickling
🔹 Transfusions and crisis prevention
🔹 Access to curative therapies like gene therapy and stem cell transplants
🔹 Genetic counseling and newborn screening for families

Know your sickle cell trait status, follow up on newborn screening, and talk with your doctor about treatment options. Awareness saves lives.

To hear more from our clinical leaders, click below to watch a brief message from Dr. Mohan Preet, Director of the Infusion Center, who shares essential guidance for patients and families.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4gu0iIZc_g

08/31/2025

Make self-care a family tradition!
Join Us for the 4th Annual Community Healthy Lifestyle Fair on Saturday, Sept 6 at SUNY Downstate, 445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn.

GIVEAWAYS AND ACTIVITIES
Everything is FREE, bring the whole family!
Scan QR Code for more info.

08/15/2025

The Brooklyn Free Clinic received the Student Organization of the Year award from the SUNY Student Assembly, which recognized organizations from across the entire SUNY system.

This recognition is a reflection of their outstanding leadership, commitment to our campus community, and the lasting impact they have made on those around us. Their contributions embody the spirit of SUNY students—bold, driven, and deeply committed to creating positive change. We are incredibly proud to honor their work, and we remain inspired by their incredible dedication.

08/14/2025

Environmental Health & Safety Month Spotlight

Meet our ALL-VOLUNTEER Emergency Response HazMat Team at University Hospital at Downstate.

From prehospital decontamination to advanced in-house PPE protocols for high-risk patients, they protect our staff, patients, and community, keeping care safe at every step.

Thank you, Team HAZMAT!

08/13/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

For over 200 years, vaccines have transformed public health—turning deadly diseases like polio, measles, and smallpox into preventable illnesses.

In the last 50 years alone, vaccines have saved 154 million lives. From childhood immunizations to COVID-19 vaccines, they protect not just individuals but entire communities through herd immunity.

We are especially proud of our healthcare professionals at - Downstate, who continue to:
- Advance vaccine research
- Care for our patients
- Educate and connect with our communities

Thank you for helping us all .

08/05/2025

From August 5 to 29, 2025, a commemorative panel created by the 13 sites of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) and WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) and the Women’s Interagency HIV Study (MACS/WIHS) will be on display. This panel honors 30 years of the Women’s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS), 40 years of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS), and five years of the unified MWCCS.

This display is a rare opportunity to witness how science, advocacy, and community courage have come together to shape a national legacy, and to reflect on Downstate’s decades-long leadership in HIV research and care. Brooklyn continues to shoulder a significant share of New York City’s HIV burden, where one in four new HIV diagnoses in New York City occur in Brooklyn. Nearly 75 percent of new diagnoses are among Black and Latino New Yorkers. New York City remains an epicenter, with almost 125,000 people living with HIV, a rate nearly double that of the national average.

Hosting the National AIDS Memorial Quilt at Downstate is a reaffirmation of our commitment to health equity, research, and the promise to always

08/05/2025

You could be someone’s second chance.
Every August, National Minority Donor Awareness Month reminds us that the gift of life is also a call for justice.

At Downstate, we’ve performed over 3,000 kidney transplants. We serve more than 225 patients currently waiting, most from historically underserved Black, Brown, immigrant, and low-income communities.

🩺 Be the reason someone gets their tomorrow.

Register now: https://www.donatelife.net/register/

Hear from our own Dr. Moro Salifu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPO3gtKxVLI

National Minority Donor Awareness Month reminds us that the power to save lives is within our grasp, enhancing awareness of donor transplantation in multicul...

08/04/2025

📣 Today, we proudly welcome the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Class of 2029!
From nearly 6,000 applicants, 196 exceptional new students begin their journey to becoming physicians. This cohort brings:
- A median MCAT of 512 and GPA of 3.8
- 93% with research experience
- 140,000+ combined hours of clinical and community service
- Representation from 14 states and 72 languages spoken
- 31 first-generation medical students and 7% with advanced degrees

This is a class built on academic excellence and service to others. We are proud to welcome this exceptional and inspiring class to the Downstate family! 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
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08/04/2025

Join Us for the 4th Annual Community Healthy Lifestyle Fair on 9/6/2025

Click here for more info: https://www.downstate.edu/about/community-impact/health-wellness/events/health-fair/index.html

07/30/2025

is honored to host a section of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt from August 5 to August 29. The is a moving tribute to lives lost and the enduring impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

This commemorative panel, created by the 13 sites of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) and WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) and the Women’s Interagency HIV Study (MACS/WIHS), honors 30 years of the Women’s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS), 40 years of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS), and five years of the unified MWCCS.

This historic installation reflects our commitment to public health, remembrance, and community healing. It is a rare opportunity to witness how science, advocacy, and community courage have come together to shape a national legacy, and to reflect on Downstate’s decades-long leadership in HIV research and care.

According to the National AIDS Memorial Quilt website, the 54-ton tapestry contains roughly 50,000 panels dedicated to over 110,000 individuals. The Quilt represents participants, investigators, and staff who have been lost to HIV/AIDS in the past four decades.

Join us in honoring this poignant legacy.



Photo credit: G. Kassaye