www-new 266474 Alan Kadish Kadish, Alan General Cardiovascular Health Dr. Kadish became president of NYMC in May 2011, when the College joined Touro University (TU), creating one of the largest affiliations of biomedical education under one institutional banner. Dr. Kadish concurrently serves as president of TU, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States. Dr. Kadish received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, his postdoctoral medical training at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a fellow in cardiology. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Kadish has worked as a mentor, research scholar, scientist, and clinician, holding numerous senior-level administrative positions at Northwestern and at the University of Michigan. A prolific researcher and writer, he has written extensively in his field, authoring more than 300 peer-reviewed papers and contributing to several textbooks. Dr. Kadish has been the recipient of numerous research grants, including from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he served extensively on review panels, as well as from the National Science Foundation and other not-for-profit organizations. He has been involved in Jewish education and communal affairs for many years serving on the boards of directors of several educational, philanthropic, and religious institutions, in Chicago. https://www.touro.edu/about/leadership/president/kadish/kadish-alan.php https://www.touro.edu/media/redesign/assets/images/faculty-experts/alan-kadish.jpg www-new 279598 David Paterson Paterson, David David Alexander Paterson became the 55th Governor of the State of New York on March 17, 2008. In his first address as Governor, he spoke about the challenges facing New York and his plans to build a better and brighter future for all citizens. He was ahead of the national curve in predicting and acting on the state’s fiscal downturn. During Governor Paterson’s 2008 inaugural address, he foretold of an impending national fiscal crisis and collapse. This forecast compelled New York’s Legislature to convene for a special session in August 2008. As a result of this session, the state reduced its deficit by $2 billion and mitigated further devastating financial upheaval, allowing it to maintain its credit rating for the duration of his term. He enacted legislation attaching severe criminal penalties to predatory lending and reduced New York’s fiscal deficit by nearly $40 billion. One of his greatest achievements was establishing a new budget process that has yielded on-time budgets since he left office. Governor Paterson embodies a rare combination of skills, including a unique understanding of marketplace drivers and surrounding events. He earned his B.A in History from Columbia University and his J.D. from Hofstra Law School. Prior to becoming New York State’s 55th governor in March 2008, David began his political career when he was elected to represent Harlem in 1985 at the age of 31, making him the third youngest state senator in New York’s history. In 2002, he was elected as Minority Leader of the New York State Senate, becoming the first African-American and blind legislative leader in the state’s history. Among his many other accomplishments and distinctions, he was honored to address the 2004 Democratic National Convention. In 2014, David was appointed as Chairman of the New York State Democratic Party and served on the Board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He was previously an adjunct professor of government at New York University and later joined the faculty at Touro College. He is also the Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belongings at Touro University. David hosts a popular drive-time talk radio show on WABC-AM, was formerly a host of a radio show on WOR-AM in New York City and is a highly sought-after speaker, frequently appearing as a guest commentator on nationally broadcast news-related programs. Upon leaving his position as Director/Investments with the Stifel Investment Bank’s Moldaver Paterson & Lee Group, he joined Kivvit, a nationally acclaimed public affairs and public relations firm. David is also Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor to Las Vegas Sands Corp. In his current position, he is helping lead the charge to help the casino and resort developer’s efforts to expand gaming downstate to create jobs and bring billions of dollars in immediate and sustainable revenue streams that will help people throughout New York. David recently published his autobiography, Black, Blind & In Charge, a story of visionary leadership and overcoming adversity. https://www.touro.edu/about/mission--impact/campus-engagement/paterson-david.php https://www.touro.edu/media/redesign/assets/images/faculty-experts/davidpaterson_headshot.jpg www-new 279597 Shoshana Yehudah Yehudah, Shoshana Shoshana started working at Touro in 1998 as an administrative assistant. She worked under the direction of the SVP of Operations overseeing routine and advanced duties related to Touro’s growth and expansion. In 2008, Shoshana was selected as the director for the Department of Emergency Preparedness. Shoshana was responsible for analyzing and evaluating the college’s safety policies and programs, conducting hazard assessments to determine the institution’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from major emergencies, and create an emergency plan. She very often collaborated with the NYC Office of Emergency Management and the Consortium of Colleges and Universities of New York to ensure the safety of Touro students, staff and faculty. https://www.touro.edu/about/mission--impact/campus-engagement/yehudah-shoshana.php https://www.touro.edu/media/redesign/assets/images/faculty-experts/ShoshanaYehuda_headshot.jpg www-new 260270 Salomon Amar Amar, Salomon New York Medical CollegeTouroTouro College of Dental Medicine D.D.S., Louis Pasteur D.M.D., Boston University Ph.D., Developmental Biology, Louis Pasteur Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biochemistry-Molecular Biology, Northwestern University Certificate, Histology Cytology, Louis Pasteur M.S., Skeletal Tissues and Apatites, Louis Pasteur B.S., Mathematics and Physics, Aquiba School Certificate, Periodontology, Louis Pasteur Certificate, Periodontology, Eastman Dental Center Dr. Amar's research has focused on periodontal tissue homeostasis and mechanisms of inflammatory bone loss. His research has produced groundbreaking insights into the connection between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases and obesity, paving the way for innovative public health strategies to address these issues. Dr. Amar’s research team has maintained a long-standing focus on periodontal tissue homeostasis and the mechanisms underlying inflammatory bone loss.  Biotechnology Clinical Trials Cytokines Inflammation Molecular Immunology Oral Health Periodontal Diseases Pharmacology Wound Healing and Periodontal Regeneration Prior to joining NYMC, Salomon Amar, D.D.S, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.S., was a professor of oral biology and periodontology and directed the Center for Anti-Inflammatory Therapeutics at Boston University. Dr. Amar is a prolific researcher and author of more than 160 scholarly articles on topics including the role of inflammation and oral health, molecular immunology, biotechnology, periodontal disease, pharmacology, and clinical trials. His research has been covered in numerous outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and The Los Angeles Times. Dr. Amar's work has led to seminal observations in periodontal systemic diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases and obesity, leading to innovative approaches to public health aspects of these diseases. He is licensed to practice in the states of New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. https://www.touro.edu/about/research/amar-salomon.php https://www.touro.edu/media/schools-and-colleges/nymc/images/faculty/SolomanAmar-600x600.jpg