Upstate Medical University’s Global Health Institute is participating in a worldwide Pfizer-led effort to research an investigational vaccine to prevent C. diff infection, one of the most common healthcare associated infections worldwide.
Posts by Lauryn White
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Flu, COVID, measles, vaccine trial updates from Upstate Global Health; What are the current trends in CNY?
Upstate Global Health Director Dr. Stephen Thomas spoke with NewsChannel 9 about the current trends and concerns related to the flu, COVID, and more in Central New York.
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COVID vaccination: An expert discusses what to consider
New COVID vaccine recommendations and how the coronavirus continues to evolve are discussed byStephen Thomas, MD.
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Six Upstate Medical University faculty members have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system
Dr. Stephen Thomas, MD, is the Frank E. Young, MD, and Leanne Young Endowed Chair of Microbiology and Immunology and Director of the Global Health Institute at Upstate Medical University. An expert in infectious diseases and vaccine development, he is recognized globally for his leadership, research, and mentorship.
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Treating melanoma; Lyme disease study; time for a geriatrician: Upstate’s ‘HealthLink on Air’ for Aug. 10, 2025
Hematologist/oncologistJade Homsi, MD, discusses how melanoma is diagnosed and the treatment options for this dangerous skin cancer. ResearcherKristopher Paolino, MD,tells about the study underway that tests a treatment strategy for people with chronic Lyme disease. GeriatricianSharon Brangman, MD,explains when someone may need to seek care from a geriatrics expert.
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Not Just Lyme: Two other tick-borne illnesses quickly spreading in CNY
It’s not just Lyme Disease you have to watch out for. Two other tick-borne illnesses are quickly spreading in Central New York, and there’s a good chance you’ve never heard their names.
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Global Grand Challenges network announces 59 innovators tackling climate change’s impact on health, agriculture, and gender equality
Today, the Global Grand Challenges (GC) network, a family of global partners fostering innovation to solve key global health and development problems, is announcing a group of 59 grant recipients who are developing ground-breaking solutions to address the impacts of climate change on health, agriculture, and gender equality in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
