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NYMC Alumna is PI on FDA Clinical Trial on Use of Human Cord Tissue to Treat Children with COVID-19

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases diagnosed in children tripled between July and September, totaling more than 500,000 with some of these children developing Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Currently, Joanne Kurtzberg, M.D. ’76, is leading a clinical trial approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine if infusions of human cord tissue are safe to treat children with COVID-19 and MIS-C.

Dr. Kurtzberg is an internationally renowned expert in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric blood and marrow transplantation, umbilical cord blood banking and transplantation as well as in novel applications of cord blood in the emerging fields of cellular therapies and regenerative medicine. She is the Jerome Harris Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and professor of pathology at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Kurtzberg also serves as director of the Marcus Center for Cellular Cures; director of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, director of the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank; and co-director of the Stem Cell Transplant Laboratory at Duke.

Faculty Publish on Increasingly Emerging Neurological Issues from COVID-19

Although COVID-19 has predominantly presented with respiratory symptoms, since the outbreak began, neurological manifestations have been increasing as well, including frequent complaints of anosmia and seizures as well as unusual cases of pulmonary thrombosis and ischemic stroke.

New York Medical College

Faculty and Students Publish Study Demonstrating that Black Seed Oil Plus Omega-3s May Counter Obesity-Induced Inflammation and Insulin Resistance

Overweight individuals and obesity are a growing worldwide public health concerns and pose a significant healthcare burden. A recent study conducted at New York Medical College (NYMC) this summer and published in Antioxidants demonstrated that combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet.

New York Medical College

Occupational Therapists Partner to Write “Corona Superhero Kids”

New Book Written by Two Touro Alums Helps Explain Global Pandemic to Kids

School of Health Sciences

The Many Roles of Pharmacists

In Celebration of October, American Pharmacists Month, Learn About Exciting Pharmacy Career Opportunities

Touro College of Pharmacy

Natan Sharansky, Dr. Alan Kadish and Gil Troy Dissect Jewish Oppression and Salvation

The Strength of the Jewish Spirit, the Israeli Peace Process and Human Rights Are Examined With the World-Famous Refusenik in “Touro Talks,” an Online Lecture Series Presented by Touro College

Touro College

Student Mental Health and Wellness Hosts Session on Affirming Humanity When Facing Discrimination

The Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness hosted a Zoom session, “Push Through: Affirming Your Humanity When Facing Discrimination.”

New York Medical College

Student Clubs are Virtual, Physically Distant and Active as Ever

The Annual Student Club Fair went virtual this year and it was one of the most successful ones to date.

New York Medical College

Social Media Ambassadors Represent NYMC

New York Medical College (NYMC) is pleased to introduce its newest cohort of student social media ambassadors for the 2020-2021 academic year.

New York Medical College

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