Department News

Congratulations to Rideeta Raquib for being selected as a finalist and semifinalist in the Stony Brook University 3 Minute Thesis competition

Congratulations to Rideeta Raquib, PhD candidate in Pharmacology, for being selected as a finalist and semifinalist in the Stony Brook University 3 Minute Thesis competition this year for her presentation, 'This is the Protein of a Killer, Bella!'

Congratulations to Paul Fisher for being selected for induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

The AOA is dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by recognizing high educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, supporting the ideals of humanism, and promoting service to others. Election to AOA is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service.

Dr. Christopher Brownlee featured on the cover of EMBO reports

This month's cover highlights the article Palmitoylated Importin α Regulates Mitotic Spindle Orientation Through Interaction with NuMA by Patrick James Sutton, Natalie Mosqueda and Christopher Brownlee. The image shows a dissected brain from a Xenopus laevis stage 46 tadpole, showcasing midbrain and hindbrain structures. The brain is stained for nestin (green - neural progenitor cells) and beta-tubulin (magenta - all neurons).

Dr. Dongyan Tan featured in Stony Brook Magazine

Congratulations to Dr. Tan for being featured in the Spring ‘25 edition of Stony Brook Magazine. The article is titled "Scientific Synergy" and talks about how Stony Brook’s long-standing collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory empowers faculty to accelerate their impact on research innovation. For nearly three decades, Stony Brook University (SBU) faculty and students have advanced scientific discovery through a special, collaborative relationship with one of the nation’s top research facilities, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).

Congratulations to Maryam (Minnie) Azmi, PhD student in a Pharmacology lab for winning runner-up for the Stony Brook Three Minute Thesis Competition

Twelve Stony Brook graduate students took part in Stony Brook University’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on March 28. When the dust settled, Sai Abasolo, a doctoral candidate in biomedical engineering, was named the winner, having withstood competition that was at once enthusiastic, diverse and fierce.

Humble Beginnings Inspire Gary Matoren To Support Renaissance School of Medicine and Health Sciences Students

Difficult moments in people’s lives often are the catalyst to manifest positive things. Gary Matoren lost his daughter at the age of 9. Debbie Lynn was born with a heart defect he said was due to a drug his wife was prescribed for morning sickness. As a result, Gary dedicated his career to healthcare fields such as pharmacy, administration and clinical research. He is now creating a legacy at Stony Brook by leaving his estate to help graduate students continue their pursuit of researching and discovering ways to prevent genetic disorders.

Congratulations to Nina Cintron Pregosin, for winning the Hispanic Heritage Month Leadership Award

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Congratulations, Nina Cintron Pregosin , for winning the Hispanic Heritage Month Leadership Award at the 35th Annual HHM Closing Ceremony at Sto