NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

10/30/2026

Congratulations to NYITCOM OMS-III student Isha Gujare on presenting her research at the 2026 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts!

As a member of the RCA Team, Isha presented “Micro-CT Reveals Diet-Dependent Bone Microarchitectural Remodeling in a Rodent Model.” This research abstract will also be published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research at the end of the year.

Congratulations to Isha and her fellow student collaborators Lionel Chong, Amrita Makhijani, Anamika Rao, Dokyeong Kim, Hema Rampersaud, Isabelle Chen, Sanjana Shastri, Sydney Tran, Crystal Zhou, Katie Jung and Naman Kapoor, along with faculty collaborator Brian Beatty, professor of anatomy, on this exciting achievement!

We’re proud to celebrate NYITCOM students advancing research and contributing to the future of biomedical science.

-CT

10/30/2026

NYITCOM and New York Tech researchers are invited to join Bruker Spatial Biology for an informative seminar exploring the capabilities of spatial proteomics at single-cell resolution using the CellScape PSP Platform.

Hear from Elizabeth Stirling, PhD, Field Application Scientist at Bruker Spatial Biology, as she shares real-world applications and demonstrates how spatial approaches are helping researchers uncover new insights into complex biological systems.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 5
🕙 10–11 a.m. (Office hours to follow)
📍 BRIIC Conference Room A

Refreshments will be provided!

RSVP: https://buff.ly/AHvbzZA

For Zoom access or more information, contact Amanda Charest at [email protected].

10/30/2026

Join us for Osteopathy in Action, the Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) Osteopathic Medicine Mini Convocation, on Saturday, November 14, hosted at NYITCOM!

Explore how osteopathic medicine can be integrated into multidisciplinary and inpatient care through hands-on workshops, expert presentations, an ONMM residency Q&A, and student poster presentations.

Featured sessions include:
• An Osteopathic Approach to Trauma with Dr. Hugh Ettlinger
• Neural Therapy, Prolotherapy, and Related Modalities for Acute Pain with Dr. Richard Nahas and Dr. Perry Perretz
• An Osteopathic Approach to Surgery with Dr. Gerard Baltazar
• Treating a Hospitalized Patient with OMM with Dr. Denise Burns and Dr. Sheldon Yao, AAO President

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanley Schiowitz, DO, FAAO, OMM Laboratory
NYITCOM Serota Building, Glen Head, NY

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Register or submit an abstract by November 4 at 11:59 p.m. Poster presenters must have an SAAO membership. Scan the QR codes on the event flyer to register and submit abstracts.

Hosted by the Student American Academy of Osteopathy and the NYIT Osteopathic Medicine Center.

10/30/2026

Congratulations to NYITCOM students Annette Pietraru and Emma Rivellese, along with Dr. Bernadette Riley, on their publication, “Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Women’s Health: Special Considerations for Reproductive Care,” in the ACOFP Journal!

Their work explores the reproductive health considerations and pregnancy-related risks associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), highlighting the importance of individualized care and multidisciplinary management to support women’s health.

Read the publication: https://buff.ly/p1f7R3G

10/29/2026

Released today! Listen to the latest episode of The Scope Podcast, “How to Succeed at Rotations,” for practical tips from NYITCOM students and faculty on navigating clerkships, preparing for exams and balancing life during clinical rotations.

Listen now!

https://buff.ly/jsJq9DZ

How to Succeed During Rotations Making the jump from the classroom to clinical rotations is one of the biggest transitions in medical school. In this episode of The Scope Podcast, host Connie Rim, 3rd-year medical student and NYITCOM SGA President, is joined by a panel of students and faculty who sh...

10/29/2026

Released today! Listen to the latest episode of The Scope Podcast, “How to Succeed at Rotations,” for practical tips from NYITCOM students and faculty on navigating clerkships, preparing for exams and balancing life during clinical rotations.

Listen now! Link in bio.

The Scope Podcast

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Youhua Zhang, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in NYITCOM’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, on the publication of a new book chapter, “Heart Changes Due to Combined Effects with Alcohol: Caffeine and Beyond.”

The chapter appears in Handbook of Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorders: From Biology to Public Health (Living Reference) and is now available online-first on SpringerLink.

Read more: https://buff.ly/Uf2UbF2

10/28/2026

NYITCOM OMS-II students Preet Patel, Benjamin Klayman and Raiya Patel co-authored a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing suzetrigine, a novel non-opioid analgesic, with tramadol for acute postoperative pain. Led by PI Dr. Maria Pino, the research was published in the Journal of Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy.

Read the publication: https://buff.ly/vb1QEn1

10/28/2026

Getting ready for clinical rotations? Tune in to an upcoming episode of The Scope Podcast as NYITCOM students and faculty share practical tips for navigating clerkships, preparing for exams, managing your time and making the most of your clinical years. Stay tuned!

Learn more about The SCOPE Podcast: https://buff.ly/6HMZYiG

10/27/2026

Congratulations to Matsuko Takeshige, D.O. ’97, FACP, on receiving the 2026 New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians (NYACP) Excellence Award in Mentorship!

A proud NYITCOM alumna, Dr. Takeshige is recognized for her dedication to mentorship and medical education. This well-deserved honor celebrates her commitment to supporting and inspiring the next generation of physicians.

Congratulations, Dr. Takeshige, on this outstanding achievement!