NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

06/05/2026

Join us for the Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of John Yarbro, titled “Effects of Pak1 Expression on Cardiac Structure and Function,” on Wednesday, June 17 at 11 a.m. in Riland Auditorium or via Zoom.

John Yarbro is a D.O./Ph.D. candidate at NYITCOM in the laboratory of Dr. Qiangrong Liang. His research combines echocardiography and bioinformatics to explore the role of Pak1 in cardiac structure and function, building on a strong background in biology, nutritional science, bioinformatics, aging research, and immunometabolism.

Come support your fellow students and celebrate the impactful research being conducted at NYITCOM.

06/05/2026

Alumni, You’re Invited! Join NYITCOM Dean Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., on Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. for the NYITCOM Alumni Virtual Town Hall. Hear the latest updates from the college, reconnect with the NYITCOM community, and take part in a discussion about the future of medicine.

The evening will feature a special panel discussion, “Technology and the Future of Medicine,” with Joanne Donoghue, Ph.D., Milan Toma, Ph.D., and NYITCOM student doctor Jonathan Starcke.

Registration is required, and attendees are encouraged to submit questions during registration. Zoom details will be provided the day before the event.

Register today: https://buff.ly/I3I2oY8

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

COMING SOON — Summer 2026 Virtual Event

9th Annual New York Tech EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center Virtual Patient and Provider Symposium

Hosted by the New York Tech EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center, this annual symposium brings together patients, clinicians, researchers, and trainees to advance understanding and multidisciplinary care for EDS and hypermobility disorders.

Designed for both patients and providers, the event highlights current research, clinical approaches, and collaborative strategies to improve outcomes and care.

Stay tuned for details.

06/04/2026

A new publication in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights the ongoing research collaboration between NYITCOM and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center through the Research Scholars Program.

The study, “Photon-Counting Detector CT Reduces Calcium Overestimation Compared With Energy-Integrating Detector CT: Micro-CT Validation in Cadaveric Arteries,” demonstrated that photon-counting CT provides more accurate measurements of coronary calcium than conventional CT technology. Improved coronary calcium assessment can help physicians better diagnose heart disease, evaluate cardiovascular risk, and guide patient care.

As one of the first centers in the United States to implement photon-counting CT in clinical practice, St. Francis Hospital continues to advance innovation in cardiovascular imaging and research. This publication reflects the strength of the longstanding partnership between St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and NYITCOM, providing medical students, faculty, and researchers with opportunities to contribute to impactful translational research.

Congratulations to authors Doosup Shin, MD; Lionel Chong, BS; Matthew Cannata, BSc; Eric Wolff, BS; Adil Ansari, BS; Christian Calistro, BA; Roosha Parikh, MD; Jonathan Weber, MPH; Jaffar M. Khan, MD, PhD; Carlos Collet, MD, PhD; Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD; Evan Shlofmitz, DO; Allen Jeremias, MD, MSc; Javier Jas Garcia, MS; Omar K. Khalique, MD; Brian L. Beatty, PhD; and Ziad A. Ali, MD, DPhil on this important achievement.

Read the publication: https://buff.ly/E5WUSul

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06/03/2026

New York Tech’s commitment to research continues to drive groundbreaking discoveries. Meet three Ph.D. students whose work may improve disaster response, recovery after muscle and bone injuries, and anticancer therapies through cutting-edge research and innovation.

Read more: https://buff.ly/EjztZ2S

Join us for the Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Christopher Janton, D.O./Ph.D. candidate at NYITCOM, presenting “Mustn1 and the Perivascular Response to Achilles Tendon Repair.”
Wednesday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Mollie Auditorium, Serota Building or join via Zoom

Come support your fellow students and celebrate their research achievements.

Studies by three Ph.D. students may improve disaster response, recovery after muscle and bone injuries, and anticancer therapies.

06/03/2026

The countdown is on! The 2026 NYITCOM Golf Classic is just two months away—and we're celebrating our 5th year on the course.

Join alumni, friends, colleagues, and supporters on August 3, 2026, at the beautiful Woodside Club in Muttontown, N.Y., for a day of golf, networking, and giving back. The event includes breakfast, an on-course lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner, with all proceeds benefiting NYITCOM.

Each golfer will receive a complimentary Golden Ticket package, including raffle entries, mulligans, and access to the Hole-in-One Contest.

Register today: https://buff.ly/eHOIZcr

Watch the highlihgts https://buff.ly/Bs6OYY4

06/02/2026

Liat Jarkon, D.O., M.P.H., LFAPA, Director of the NYITCOM Center for Behavioral Health, was recently featured in a News 12 segment titled “Mentally Preparing for a Surgical Procedure.”

The segment emphasizes an important message for patients and providers alike: as individuals prepare for surgery, ensuring mental health readiness is just as critical as physical preparation. Dr. Jarkon explains the correlation between mental health and surgical outcomes, highlighting how psychological well-being can directly influence recovery and overall patient experience.

Adding to this meaningful experience, Dr. Jarkon brought NYITCOM student Sebastian El Ghaity-Beckley (Class of 2029) behind the scenes during filming, giving him firsthand exposure to medical communication in action and the role physicians play in public education.

Watch the segment: https://buff.ly/bjMnCuJ

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As you prepare for surgery, it's important that you ensure your mental health is prepared too. Psychiatrist Dr. Liat Jarkon explains the correlation between mental health and surgical outcomes.

06/02/2026

It was a pleasure welcoming Dr. Alanna Nattis, Class of 2012, back to campus today for a tour of the Biomedical Research, Innovation, and Imaging Center (BRIIC) and the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation. Dr. Nattis, an ophthalmologist, continues to make the NYITCOM community proud.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Mereena Jolly, D.O. ’26, on being awarded the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fellowship (GLEF) on May 16, just one day before graduating from NYITCOM. This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing the future of medicine.

We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and look forward to all she will accomplish in her career.

Learn more about the fellowship: https://buff.ly/Umgrfvd