Touro University Research Day

"Plasticity in Research: AI & Beyond"

May 7, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Room 401/402 (4th Floor), 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036

Research Day is an annual event in which we recognize excellence in the multitude of research-based projects being actively carried out by our faculty and students at all levels, across the entirety of our Touro family.

In biology, one of researchers’ topics of fascination is an organism’s plasticity. That is, their ability to develop certain traits depending on the environmental factors with which they are faced. In research at large, a researcher must often likewise acclimate themselves to new developments in technology, communication, and therapeutics, in order to continue making progress in their respective fields. As a token to the numerous changes in research and research-adjacent themes, this year’s Research Day theme will be “Plasticity in Research: AI & Beyond.”

Meet the Speakers

Sarah Eskreis-Winkler, M.D., Ph.D.
Head of Artificial Intelligence Research & Diagnostic Radiologist, Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Dr. Eskreis-Winkler’s research focuses on developing new MRI techniques and artificial intelligence tools to improve the diagnosis and management of breast cancer patients.

Fawaz Al-Mufti, M.D.
Associate Chair of Research & Associate Professor
Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Radiology, School of Medicine
New York Medical College

Specializing in cutting-edge neuroendovascular techniques for the minimally invasive management of cerebrovascular conditions, Dr. Al-Mufti focuses on treating aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, dural and cavernous fistulae, spinal conditions, and life-saving acute ischemic stroke.

Poster Presentations

As in years prior, Research Day will include poster presentations showcasing some of the high-quality work conducted within the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. The selected posters have undergone review under four categories (Applied, Clinical, & Translational Research; Basic Sciences & Natural Sciences; Public Health, Epidemiology, & Health Sciences; Social, Behavioral, Educational Sciences, & Humanities). Please see below for information on how to view the posters throughout the day of the event. Read about the posters’ judging criteria and prizes to be awarded.

Pre-Conference Lightning Round Sessions

To allow presenters from all campuses to present, the Research Day Committee will be hosting four speed-rounds for each category. Those who can attend in-person are invited to join in the designated rooms, followed by Research Day’s formal event. Those who cannot will be presenting via zoom. The pre-conference sessions are from 10:30 am-11:45 am; guests may join the presenters at 10:00 am on the 7th floor lounge for light refreshments and room information.

Research Day Outstanding Posters

As part of the formal Research Day event from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, we will be inviting 8 of the top-scoring researchers who can join us on site to present their posters during the program schedule. After these presentations, the student poster winners will be announced.

View Posters Online

Lastly, we welcome all to please join the virtual presenters on [Genigraphics|] to see the research produced by our community at-large from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Presenters will have individual zooms set up for those who would like to learn more about their posters. The posters will be available online to view from May 6th through May 9th, 2025.

As Touro University’s Research Day has been system-wide since 2022 now, with more campuses invited to participate each year, the goal of having various presenting opportunities is to further encourage and recognize our researchers at a larger scale. We are pleased to begin bridging the gap between those who can enjoy Research Day on-site and those limited by virtual attendance.

Innovation Forum Returns!

We also invite guests to enjoy the Innovation Forum, wherein tables around the back of the event space will be open throughout Research Day for the audience to learn about the different opportunities at our campuses across the Touro University community and among associates. This is a tremendous opportunity to explore new relationships for research departments, programs, or collaborators.

All COVID-19 restrictions in effect at that time will apply for our live audience and forum participants.