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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 11

In June, Einstein's office of community engagement and outreach celebrated the graduation of twenty EMT students from twelve local high schools and two colleges. They were part of the Bronx HOPE-Code One School. Students now qualify to take the New York State #EMT exam.

#MedEd #Bronx #premed

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 8

At this week’s #EinsteinOrientation2025, first-year M.D. & M.D./Ph.D. were introduced to the Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center, where they were trained in basic life support skills. Later they gathered outside and took part in a series of fun and challenging activities.

#MedSky #MedEd

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 6

Einstein Research led by Leandro Slipczuk Bustamante, M.D., Ph.D. : High-Volume Exercise Causes Different Heart-Health Effects on Men and Women

Learn more at: bit.ly/4oqw9QO

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High-Volume Exercise Causes Different Heart-Health Effects on Men and Women

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Einstein Omics Club hosted a presentation and awards ceremony on July 25 to celebrate its 2025 #Biohackathon. On July 20, four teams comprised of Ph.D. students, MSTP students, and postdocs took part in the day-long competition in the Forchheimer Medical Science Building.

#SciSky #datascience

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 5

Last week, the office of community engagement and outreach hosted Einstein’s second annual Dr. Hal Strelnick Day. The day celebrated Dr. Strelnick’ s support of programs and partnerships that encourage local #Bronx #highschool and #undergraduate students to pursue careers in medicine.

#premed

Dr. Hal Strelnick (center) his wife, Deb Ellis (left) and Dr. Lynne Holden (right)

Overall group shot of poster presentation session. Picture shows wide angle of students discussing posters and walking through the area.

Four students (two on each side) stand with their breast cancer research poster.

Two students stand on either side of their poster, "Clinical Exposure Influence"

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 4

Einstein’s newest M.D., Ph.D., and MSTP students began their Einstein careers at today’s #Orientation. Newcomers learned about Einstein from faculty, students, and staff. They also took part in team-building discussions and exercises to help them connect with one another. #edu #MedEd #PhD

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 4

ORIENTATION AT EINSTEIN! Today’s the start of orientation for Einstein’s newest M.D., Ph.D., and MSTP students! Over the next several days, the students will learn about Einstein’s campus and community and each other. #EinsteinOrientation2025

Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Aug 1

Einstein Research led by Gregoire Lauvau, Ph.D., and Wenjun Guo, Ph.D. : How Mutations in a Little-Known Gene Help Tumors Resist Immune Attack

#Cancer #MedSky #ScienceSky

How Mutations in a Little-Known Gene Help Tumors Resist Immune Attack

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 31

Einstein Research led by William R. Jacobs Jr., Ph.D., and Catherine Vilcheze, Ph.D. : Vitamin C Boosts Treatment Efficacy of Drug-Resistant #Tuberculosis.

#research #MedSky

Vitamin C Boosts Treatment Efficacy of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 30

Researchers at Einstein, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Utrecht University have for the first time found direct evidence that respiratory viruses can wake up dormant breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs. The findings, in mice, published today in Nature. #MECCC #SciSky

Respiratory Viruses Can Wake Up Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 29

Last week, Einstein’s graduate program honored participants in their summer programs for high school and undergraduate students. Following an awards presentation, 42 students took part in a poster session where they displayed their scientific findings. #science #edu #SciEd

Two summer program students standing beside a program administrator pose with certificates.

Two summer program students standing beside a program mentor pose with their certificates.

Student points out item on his poster presentation to a visitor

Participant pins up her poster while talking with another student.

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 25

Last month, Einstein’s office of community engagement and outreach hosted its annual Einstein Enrichment Program (EEP) Poster Presentation Day. EEP, a pathway program for #Bronx high school students, meets throughout the school year.

To learn more about EEP, contact [email protected].

Gathering of participants in the Einstein Enrichment Program as they stand before and discuss poster presentations of their research.

Einstein Enrichment Program student standing in front and discussing her poster presentation with a medical student.

Einstein Enrichment Program student standing in front and discussing her poster presentation.

Einstein Enrichment Program student points out something on her poster presentation to another young person.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 25

Einstein Research: Our Brains May Detect Others’ Emotions Even If We Misinterpret Them

Learn more at bit.ly/3IKjOqk.

#Psychiatry #MentalHealthAwareness #MedSci

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 23

Einstein Research led by Aditi Shastri, M.B.B.S., and H. Dean Hosgood, Ph.D. | Association Between Air Pollution and Multiple Myeloma Mortality

Learn more at bit.ly/4ojCqxN.

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 18

Einstein Research: Study Identifies Biomarker that Predicts Response to Anemia Drug for Patients with #MDS.

Learn more at: bit.ly/4eXr7Xt.

#MedSky #research

Study Identifies Biomarker that Predicts Response to Anemia Drug for Patients with MDS

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 16

Research led by Syun-Ru Yeh, Ph.D., and her team at Einstein has improved our understanding of how three important enzymes enzymes work at the molecular level.

#SciSky #research

Studying Enzymes Crucial to Immunomodulation

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 14

Einstein Dean Yaron Tomer, M.D., welcomes you to learn how we prepare students to become knowledgeable, compassionate physicians, and innovative scientific investigators by combining research excellence, humanistic care, and community engagement.

#MedEd #SciComm #MedSky #ScienceSky

Welcome Message from Dean Yaron Tomer | Albert Einstein College of Medicine

In his welcome message, Yaron Tomer, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, reflects on how our founding principles continue to guide our values today--in both education and research. Dr. Tomer shares how our students are empowered to give back to the community and become lifelong learners and how our scientists and clinicians collaborate to improve patient care in our community and worldwide. Dr. Tomer is also the Chief Academic Officer at Montefiore Einstein.

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 11

Einstein Research by William R. Jacobs Jr., Ph.D., and colleagues: New Technique Advances Study of #Leprosy

More at bit.ly/4lMgFnZ.

#SciSky #MedSky #infectiousdiseases

Photo of William R. Jacobs Jr., Ph.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 9

Einstein Research: COVID-19’s Effects on Breast Cancer Screening and Outcomes

#Cancer #MedSky #PublicHealth

COVID-19’s Effects on Breast Cancer Screening and Outcomes

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 8

Congratulations to Einstein's Joel Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. Vascarta, Inc, an Einstein start-up to advance his innovation has advanced his compound for treating #sicklecelldisease toward clinical trials. The #NlHLBI of the #NIH has signed a trial agreement with Vascarta. More at prn.to/45XXcMA. #MedSky

Joel Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., seated casually in his lab at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 3

Fourth-year M.D. student Bijoy Shah recently led a team that launched an app to help people with #eczema track, learn about, and manage the condition. Mr. Shah, who has a background in computer science, spent a research year on the project. Learn more at bit.ly/45TJxGm.

#MedSchool #MedSky

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 3

Can changes to parks, sidewalks, and recreational facilities increase walkability and improve heart health? Einstein’s Earle Chambers, Ph.D., his team, and community partners are examining the health effects of rezoning in urban areas through the Jerome Avenue Research Study.

#PublicHealth #MedSky

Image of before and after images following walkability changes at Corporal Irwin Fischer Park, Nelson Ave. and W. 170th. St., Bronx, NY 10452

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 2

Einstein Research: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Worsens Post-COVID-19 Asthma Attacks

Learn more at bit.ly/4eqUfX4.

#asthma #InfectiousDisease #MedSky

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Worsens Post-COVID-19 Asthma Attacks

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congratulations! Ayodeji O. Oteyola, Ph.D., a postdoc in the lab of Wei Chen, M.D., has been named a recipient of the Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship by the American Society of Nephrology. To learn more about Dr. Oteyola and his research project, please see bit.ly/4kfS4Xu.

#SciSky #KidneyDisease

Portrait photo of Ayodeji O. Oteyola, Ph.D.

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine @einsteinmededu.bsky.social · Jun 30

Einstein Research led by Nikolaos Frangogiannis, M.D., and Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D.: How Cardiac Fibroblasts Repair Heart Tissue Following a Heart Attack

#SciSky #MedSky #cardiac #autophagy

How Cardiac Fibroblasts Repair Heart Tissue Following a Heart Attack

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