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Debra Giugliano joins inaugural SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship
Debra Giugliano, RN, PhD, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been selected by the State University of New York (SUNY) to join the inaugural class of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship.
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Stony Brook Neurocritical Care Unit receives Silver Beacon Award from AACN
Stony Brook University Hospital's Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) has been honored with the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the period 2024-2027.
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Tourist photos offer new insights into Antarctic ecological changes
Research from Stony Brook University suggests that tourist photos can aid in monitoring ecological changes in Antarctica.
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Stony Brook University's local economic impact reaches nearly $9 billion
Stony Brook University has demonstrated significant economic influence on Long Island, according to a recent study titled "The Impact of Stony Brook University."
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Solar-powered craft gathers data in Shinnecock Bay without harming ecosystem
Stony Brook University, in partnership with the University of Waterloo, the Shinnecock Indian Nation, Open Ocean Robotics, and McLane Research Laboratories, has introduced a new solar-powered, remote-controlled craft.
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Long Island sees record number of harmful algal blooms amid rising environmental concerns
Scientists from Stony Brook University have released a new map detailing the state of water quality in Long Island's coastal waters for 2024.
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Stony Brook Medicine announces leadership changes effective November 1
Stony Brook Medicine has announced leadership changes within its community medical branches, Stony Brook Community Medical (SBCM) and Meeting House Lane (MHL).
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Stony Brook University Hospital earns decade-long recognition for stroke care excellence
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by Healthgrades® for the tenth consecutive year, making it the only hospital in New York State to achieve this distinction from 2016...
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Stony Brook microbiology department receives national milestone award
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine has been recognized as a "Milestones in Microbiology" site by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
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Stony Brook receives $500K grant to aid transfer students from SUNY Suffolk
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) College Excellence Program and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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Stony Brook study links brain imaging with substance use in young adults
A recent study conducted by researchers at Stony Brook University has found a link between increased neuromelanin levels in the midbrain and extensive substance use among young adults.
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Gene-based approach shows promise against diabetic kidney disease
Stony Brook Medicine researchers have unveiled a potential new treatment strategy for diabetic kidney disease (DKD), the leading cause of chronic kidney disease globally. Their study, published in Nature Communications, focuses on cellular signaling between kidney cells and gene induction to prevent or slow DKD progression.
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Patrick Meade elected as American Physical Society fellow
Stony Brook University has announced that Patrick Meade, a professor at the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). This recognition is awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the field of physics.
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Stony Brook professor awarded national recognition for leadership in biomedical engineering
Yi-Xian Qin, PhD, a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University, is set to receive the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Christopher Jacobs Award for Excellence in Leadership. This award honors individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership within the Cell and Molecular Bioengineering community.
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Rowan Ricardo Phillips' 'Silver' earns dual longlist nominations
Stony Brook University professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been recognized for his poetry book, "Silver," which has made the longlist for both the National Book Award and the Laurel Prize. Phillips, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at Stony Brook's College of Arts and Sciences, expressed his gratitude: “Poetry is a grand eternal art, both timeless and timely. I’m heartened that Silver is a grain of salt in that great sea.”
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Heather J. Lynch receives Golden Goose Award for innovative penguin tracking research
Stony Brook University announced that Professor Heather J. Lynch has been awarded the 2024 Golden Goose Award. This recognition is for her unconventional research that led to significant discoveries in wildlife monitoring. Lynch, a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook's College of Arts and Sciences, was acknowledged for her project titled "From Poop to Protection: Satellite Discoveries Help Save Antarctic Penguins and Advance Wildlife Monitoring." The project, funded by the National Science Foundation and NASA, introduced a method to track...
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Marine scientist Ellen K. Pikitch awarded 2024 Lowell Thomas Award
Ellen K. Pikitch, PhD, a professor at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), has been honored with the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award. This award is presented by The Explorers Club to recognize excellence in exploration fields. Pikitch was nominated by explorer Sylvia Earle.
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Machine learning models aim to predict opioid risk at Stony Brook University
Two researchers from Stony Brook University are developing machine learning models to predict patient outcomes, focusing on opioid use disorder and overdose. Richard N. Rosenthal, MD, a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, collaborates with Fusheng Wang, PhD, a Professor in Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science. Their work is supported by a $1.05 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
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Interim President McCormick addresses growth and challenges at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY — On September 26, 2024, Interim President Richard L. McCormick addressed the Stony Brook University community in his inaugural State of the University speech. Speaking to a diverse audience of faculty, staff, students, and local residents, Dr. McCormick shared his appreciation for the warm welcome he received upon joining the university.
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Cognitive aging specialist Joe Verghese named chairperson at Stony Brook's neurology department
Joe Verghese, MBBS, MD, MS, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. The appointment was made by Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Dean of the RSOM. Dr. Verghese is a recognized expert in gait and cognition in aging and will begin his new role on October 14.