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In the laboratory in which Stony Brook researchers study tissue and investigate the loss of function in PLD1 variants, are researchers: Michael Frohman, MD, PhD (rear center); 5th year Pharmacology student Christian Salazar (seated); 5th year Biochemistry and Structural Biology student Forrest Bowling, and Michael Airola, PhD.

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Study Identifies Important Cause of Congenital Heart Disease

A team of researchers co-led by SUNY Distinguished Professor Michael Frohman, MD, PhD, of Stony Brook University, has identified an important cause of congenital heart disease. They discovered that certain loss of...

March 1, 2021

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State Program to Help More EOP Students Get Into SUNY’s Medical Universities

The SUNY for All Pre-Med Opportunity Program will provide academic support, mentorship, clinical exposure, assistance with MCAT preparation, academic coaching and workshops.

February 19, 2021

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Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Respond to New Protocol at Stony Brook

The Stony Brook study found that the D-dimer driven anticoagulation therapy was safe in critically ill COVID-19 patients, improved survival and improved kidney function too.

February 9, 2021

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William Wertheim Appointed Interim Dean, Renaissance School of Medicine

The current vice dean for graduate medical education and designated institutional official will have primary responsibility for the school’s academic and educational mission.

January 20, 2021

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Computer Science Team Powers COVID Surveillance Screening

The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University deployed a new in-house COVID Surveillance Screening platform developed by Computer Science faculty and students. The platform was developed by Computer...

December 21, 2020

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Four SBU Faculty Rise to Rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor

Axel Drees, Claude LeBrun, Peter Stephens and Stella Tsirka have received this prestigious honor bestowed by the SUNY Board of Trustees upon professionals of the highest caliber.

December 4, 2020

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Artificial intelligence, conceptual illustration.

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Seven Stony Brook AI Papers Make Prestigious NeurIPS Conference

Stony Brook University’s Institute for AI-Driven Discovery and Innovation has been working tirelessly to study and present new research to the world. As a result, this year the Institute had seven papers accepted at the...

October 28, 2020

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NIH Grant Supports First Cognitive Monitoring Study of WTC Responders

A research team will assess evidence of brain biomarkers similar to those in Alzheimer’s disease in WTC 9/11 responders cared for at SBU's WTC Health and Wellness Program.

October 15, 2020

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Brain Imaging May Help Predict Obesity and Self-Control Issues

A study led by SBU's Anat Biegon is the first to show a direct correlation between aromatase (an enzyme) availability in the amygdala and body mass index.

August 31, 2020

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SB Medicine Supports Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health

Stony Brook Medicine implemented a series of mental health support initiatives during the pandemic, ranging from creating a respite area to holding virtual mindfulness sessions.

August 20, 2020

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SBU Chapter of National Academy of Inventors Inducts 15 New Members

The Stony Brook Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI-SBU) recently inducted 12 new members and 3 honorary members to the Academy. The newly inducted academic inventors have held patents issued by the US...

July 30, 2020

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SBU Research Team Receives $3.5M Grant to Study Depression

Depression remains a leading disorder worldwide with treatments that have limited benefits for many patients — only 33 percent of individuals with depression respond to conventional treatments. A cross-disciplinary...

June 9, 2020

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Four SBU Researchers Win 2020 Young Academic Inventor’s Award

The winners presented a short lecture of their winning invention at the Young Academic Inventor’s Award Symposium via Zoom earlier this month.

May 27, 2020

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Stony Brook Uses New Strategy to Aid Those with Disabilities During COVID-19

Michelle Ballan created a COVID Disability Form to help all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities communicate their needs.

May 15, 2020

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SBU Researchers Collaborate on Genetic Tool Development in Marine Protists

For the past several years, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Associate Professor Jackie Collier and PhD candidate Mariana Rius, along with Associate Professor Joshua Rest from the College of Arts and Sciences...

April 7, 2020

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Two SBU Faculty Appointed SUNY Distinguished Professors

Joel H. Saltz, MD, PhD, and Alexander B. Zamolodchikov, PhD, received the prestigious honor bestowed upon professionals of the highest caliber.

March 25, 2020

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Raja Pillai, student organizer and MC of the Match Day Zoom Party, is all smiles upon hearing his match to Boston Children’s Hospital.

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First “Zoom Party” Match Day at Stony Brook Boosts Future Docs Spirits

The 116 students matching to residencies nationwide participated in the virtual event on March 20.

March 23, 2020

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A first look at the structure of the lipin enzyme. The structure shows how two essential regions (colored blue and pink), located on opposite ends of the protein in humans, come together to form a function enzyme to help make triglycerides.

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Scientists Visualize Structure of Key Enzyme That Makes Triglycerides

The first structure of a lipin enzyme — which carries out an important step in the production of triglycerides, the main reservoir for long-term energy storage — will help scientists to better understand how lipins...

March 18, 2020

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Category: School of Medicine

Study Identifies Important Cause of Congenital Heart Disease

Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Respond to New Protocol at Stony Brook

William Wertheim Appointed Interim Dean, Renaissance School of Medicine

Computer Science Team Powers COVID Surveillance Screening

Four SBU Faculty Rise to Rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor

Seven Stony Brook AI Papers Make Prestigious NeurIPS Conference

NIH Grant Supports First Cognitive Monitoring Study of WTC Responders

Brain Imaging May Help Predict Obesity and Self-Control Issues

SB Medicine Supports Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health

SBU Chapter of National Academy of Inventors Inducts 15 New Members

SBU Research Team Receives $3.5M Grant to Study Depression

Four SBU Researchers Win 2020 Young Academic Inventor’s Award

SBU Researchers Collaborate on Genetic Tool Development in Marine Protists

Two SBU Faculty Appointed SUNY Distinguished Professors

First “Zoom Party” Match Day at Stony Brook Boosts Future Docs Spirits

Scientists Visualize Structure of Key Enzyme That Makes Triglycerides

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