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Creating the World’s First Off-the-Shelf Viral-Specific Cytomegalovirus T-Lymphocyte Bank
Mitchell Cairo, M.D., Receives $3.5 Million U.S. Army Grant to Develop a Bank of Cryopreserved Viral-Specific Immune Cells to Treat Newborns with Congenital CMV Infection
Mitchell Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine, cell and molecular physiology, and pathology, microbiology, and immunology at New York Medical College, has been awarded a $3.5 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Army to advance a novel treatment for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection in neonates. The grant will support the development of the world’s first “off-the-shelf” bank of cryopreserved CMV-specific cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) from universal donors, potentially making this promising cellular therapy available to neonates at hospitals across the United States.
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Why Continuity of Care Matters to Future Pharmacist Maya Sepulveda
Her Family’s Experiences with Mental Healthcare and a Pharmacist’s Mentorship Helped Shape the Touro College of Pharmacy Student’s Career Goals
William Moore, M.D., to Lead Department of Radiology
Dr. Moore is an Accomplished Radiologist and Nationally Recognized Leader in Thoracic Imaging, Informatics, and Minimally Invasive Treatment of Lung Disease
Finding a New Rhythm in Physical Therapy
What Began with a Passion for Dance Evolved into a Career in Physical Therapy, Bringing Jane Berger, PT, D.P.T., M.S. ’99, Back to NYMC
Meet the Students Leading StuHe into the New Academic Year
StuHe President Malaïka Dewes, M.P.H., Dr.P.H. candidate, and Vice President Meghan Appel, M.S., Dr.P.H. candidate, Share Their Plans for the Club in 2026-2027
Touro University California and Northbay Health Awarded $5 Million to Launch the Vallejo BREATHE Initiative
Three-year partnership will train local Community Health Workers, bring clean air resources into high-risk homes, and open a dedicated cardiopulmonary clinic for residents hit hardest by air pollution and wildfire smoke
Founder's Dinner Recognizes Distinguished Honorees and Furthers the Future of Health Care Innovation
College Honors John J. Connolly, Ed.D., and Zvi Lefkovitz, M.D., and Pays Lasting Tribute to the Late Alfred B. DelBello
School of Medicine Launches Leadership Academy for Faculty
The Academy Will Be Led by Former Radiology Chair Dr. Zvi Lefkovitz
Touro Brings People Together for a Cause
Inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event Strengthens Community Engagement, Public Health Outreach
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Nov 2November 2, 2026 5:45pm ETDoctor of Physical Therapy Information Session - Long Island Campus
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