The healthcare needs of Einstein’s #Bronx community and beyond was the focus of the inaugural Community Week hosted by the office of community engagement and outreach in April. The event featured three lectures exploring how physicians could improve patient care. #healthcare

Congratulations to Britta Will, Ph.D., on being named as the permanent director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine. Learn more at bit.ly/4k2Igkg. Britta Will #SciComm

On Monday, the office of community engagement hosted its first-ever Pathway Program Celebration, honoring local high school and undergraduate students who participated in programs where they explored opportunities to prepare for professions in health and science. #Bronx #careers

Three Einstein scientists, all alumni of the College of Medicine, are working on better COVID-19 vaccines and therapies, sickle-cell disease care, and HIV-related cardiovascular disease. They have been awarded early career K grants from the NIH. More at bit.ly/3Zzi48G.

Dementia rates are declining in newer generations, according to data from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official Aging Study, led by Dr. Richard Lipton. In The Wall Street Journal, Dr. Lipton explains why aging doesn’t have to mean losing cognitive or physical function. bit.ly/4k8g1A3

Einstein Research led by Nikolaos Frangogiannis, M.D., and The Cuervo Lab: How Cardiac Fibroblasts Repair Heart Tissue Following a Heart Attack Learn more at bit.ly/44626pl. #research #cardiac #autophagy

Kicking off the EinsteinMontefioreICTR Retreat of Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official & Montefiore Health System as they share clinical & translational research insights. #EinsteinICTR #ResearchRetreat #EinsteinMed #MontefioreNYC EinsteinMontefioreICTR Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine EinsteinStudies EinsteinPhD NCATS

What helps disability helps everyone. At EinsteinMontefioreICTR retreat, Dr Ariel Fishman cites parallels between this phenomena (aka "curb cut effect") & Translational Science. Read here : cambridge.org/core/journals/… EinsteinMontefioreICTR Cambridge Core Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official NCATS Montefiore Health System

Einstein Research led by Aditi Shastri, MD and H. Dean Hosgood, Ph.D. | Association Between Air Pollution and Multiple Myeloma Mortality Learn more at bit.ly/4ojCqxN.

Einstein Research led by marianne: Our Brains May Detect Others’ Emotions Even If We Misinterpret Them Learn more at bit.ly/3IKjOqk. #Psychiatry #MentalHealthAwareness

Einstein Research led by William R. Jacobs Jr., Ph.D., and Catherine Vilcheze, Ph.D. : Vitamin C Boosts Treatment Efficacy of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Read more at bit.ly/4ofxn0Z.

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

Colorectal cancer rates are rising in young adults, but early screening saves lives. Dr. Rinaldi outlines steps people can take to lower their risk and points to possible links with diet, environment, and gut health. Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official ➡️ cnn.it/3JoLJMz

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a window into how well your body handles stress. Experts say lifestyle changes — physical activity, a heart-healthy diet, quality sleep, stress management — can support healthy HRV and overall heart health. bit.ly/41Trflx Everyday Health

Research in nature and co-led by Einstein’s Kartik Chandran, Ph.D., Eva Mittler, Ph.D., & Alexandra Tse, M.S., has ID'd the protein on human cells that tick-borne encephalitis virus uses for infection. Official USAMRIID & #KarolinskaInstitutet bit.ly/4mwlxO8

.Olivia Derella, PhD joined BronxNetTV to share how Montefiore’s Wakefield Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program supports teens struggling with depression and anxiety, giving them tools to cope and strengthen relationships at home. youtube.com/watch?v=1rjs43…

Laura Germine, Ph.D., is co-leading a new national initiative funded by NIH The National Institute on Aging (NIA) to transform how #scientists & clinicians detect the earliest signs of #Alzheimer's disease and related #dementias (ADRD). bit.ly/3VDnSvM

Montefiore Einstein is part of #BEACONS, the 1st U.S. multi-state #genomic #newbornscreening initiative. Funded by a $14.4M #NIH award, BEACONS will enroll 30K babies to evaluate use of whole genome sequencing in newborn screening. bit.ly/4pWox9l

ICYMI: We received a $4.1M NIH grant to improve asthma care coordination for NYC school children. Led by Dr. Marina Reznik, the study will build a digital system linking providers, caregivers, and schools so children can access asthma care during the school day. Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official

Dr. Sheldon Feldman is exploring Reiki therapy, an ancient form of Japanese healing, and its potential to ease stress and anxiety for people undergoing #BreastCancer surgery, helping them feel calmer and recover more comfortably. Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official CURE Today bit.ly/3Jv707L