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February Downstate Update

Transport Program

2026 TRACS Paid Research Training Program

by Department of Research - February 9 , 2026

We are excited to invite applications for the 2026 Transition to Academic Careers (TRACS) Program, a one-year paid research training opportunity designed to strengthen the research capacity of students in biomedicine and public health as they transition...

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Tags: Research

New Leadership

School of Public Health Appoints New Leadership For The Master of Healthcare Administration Program

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 9 , 2026

The School of Public Health is pleased to announce new leadership appointments for the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Program, strengthening the program’s academic direction and operational leadership at a time when healthcare systems...

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Tags: Faculty / Staff, School of Public Health

Information Security Awareness

Information Security Awareness | February 2026 Newsletter

by Information Services - February 5 , 2026

The following is being sent on behalf of Igor Gorelik, Information Security Officer please (Email) Igor.Gorelik@downstate.edu for more information

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Tags: Information Services, Security Training

Dr. Kanna

Balavenkatesh Kanna, M.D., MPH, FACP, CPPS, FACHE, Appointed As Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital & Vice President of Hospital Affairs

by Office of the President - February 5 , 2026

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Balavenkatesh Kanna, MD, MPH, FACP, FACHE, as Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital at Downstate (UHD)/ Vice President of Hospital Affairs, effective March 6, 2026.

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Ricardo Bianchi

Brooklyn Doctor Is Olympic Torchbearer For Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 4 , 2026

While most Brooklynites were bracing for the winter chill on January 9, Park Slope resident and SUNY Downstate educator Dr. Riccardo Bianchi was making history in Italy. Selected from over 1.5 million global applicants, Dr. Bianchi was one of only...

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Mandatory Ethics Training in February

by Department of Human Resources - January 27 , 2026

We’re offering more ways for all state-paid employees to meet the mandatory annual Ethics Training requirement. Below you’ll find details about a new in-person training on campus, as well as flexible online options.

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Tags: Employee Resources, Human Resources

Dr Deas

The Passing of Dr. Gerald Whitehead Deas

by Office of the President - January 23 , 2026

Downstate will host a special tribute to honor the legacy of Gerald Whitehead Deas, M.D., MPH, MS, Hon. Sc.D., Hon. D.H.L. later this month.

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