Global Health Institute
The recent rise in locally acquired dengue cases in Florida is drawing national attention to a mosquito-borne virus that researchers at Upstate Medical University have studied for years. Read More
Dr. Stephen Thomas, Upstate Global Health Institute Director, talks new flu vaccine. Read More
SUNY Upstate physician discusses the work of the Global Health Institute and how it’s helping advance research on infectious diseases and vaccines Read More
Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, discusses ways to protect yourself and your flock of chickens, and why bird flu is such a concern. Read More
Stephen Thomas, MD, the Frank E. Young, MD, and Leanne Young Endowed Chair of Microbiology and Immunology and Director of the Global Health Institute, has been named interim vice president for research. Read More
Upstate Medical University has enrolled the first patient in a landmark international clinical trial that could reshape treatment for heart failure patients with cardiomyopathy and electrical conduction issues Read More
Upstate Medical University has selected six faculty members as Gold Standard Award winners. The awards recognize individuals for “work exemplifying the missions of Upstate, with particular emphasis on professionalism, work ethic and character.” Read More
Dr. Stephen Thomas examines the evolving role of human challenge models in vaccine development, debating whether they represent a new gold standard for establishing efficacy and safety at the World Vaccine Congress Washington 2026. Read More
There are currently no approved human vaccines for Lyme disease, and PF-07307405 is the Lyme disease vaccine candidate which has currently advanced the furthest along the clinical development timeline, with two pivotal Phase 3 trials completed. Read More
Upstate Medical University is now offering a new technology for atrial fibrillation ablations and is the only hospital in New York state outside of New York City to offer it. Read More
Physical therapist Molly Torbitt, DPT, PhD, discusses the fear of falling. Upstate Global Health Institute Director Stephen Thomas, MD, tells about a clinical trial underway of a vaccine to prevent C. diff, one of the world's most common health care-associated infections. Transplant surgeon Reza Saidi, MD, director of Upstate's Kidney Transplant Program, tells how and why the percentage of living-donor kidney transplants has increased. Read More
Upstate is conducting a clinical trial of a vaccine to prevent an infection often found in hospitals and nursing homes, C. diff (Clostridioides difficile). Stephen Thomas, MD, explains how the study is being conducted, why it's important, and how people can volunteer to participate. Read More
The Upstate Global Health Institute is looking for over 1,000 Central New Yorkers to participate in its largest clinical trial, testing a possible vaccine to prevent “C. diff.” Read More
Upstate Medical University is looking for 1,000 volunteers to test a vaccine against a deadly infection that primarily afflicts people in healthcare settings. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
New COVID vaccine recommendations and how the coronavirus continues to evolve are discussed by Stephen Thomas, MD. Read More
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. Read More
Hematologist/oncologist Jade Homsi, MD, discusses how melanoma is diagnosed and the treatment options for this dangerous skin cancer. Researcher Kristopher Paolino, MD, tells about the study underway that tests a treatment strategy for people with chronic Lyme disease. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman, MD, explains when someone may need to seek care from a geriatrics expert. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, using the site of Upstate’s Vector Biocontainment Laboratory at the Institute of Human Performance on Tuesday, said pushed to surge funding for the CDC’s Vector-Borne Diseases programs, which includes EEEV and West Nile, with $65 million in new funding to stem the threat to communities from mosquito populations that spread disease. Read More
We are pleased to share that all subjects in the prophylactic arm of the Phase 2a/b PROTECT clinical trial have received their initial dose of ISLA-101. They will be administered an attenuated strain of dengue fever on 4 October 2024, and we are just weeks away from understanding the potential impact of our drug ISLA-101 on dengue fever. Read More
Island has received firm commitments for a two-tranche Placement of A$3.5m at A$0.07 per new share, with one new option attached with every new share issued. Read More
Upstate Medical University is looking for participants for a research study on a new blood test that may detect Lyme disease sooner. Read More
The Central New York Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Alliance is hosting its third annual Lyme Summit on September 19 & 20 at the CNY Biotech Accelerator in Syracuse, NY. This year we expect an audience of 100-150 healthcare providers from across the region. Read More
Bird flu is a concern mostly for people who work around poultry, says Stephen Thomas, MD, director of the Upstate Global Health Institute. A few cases of bird flu have appeared in humans. He urges vigilance about health and goes over the common symptoms, which include eye redness. Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned clinicians, health authorities and the public Tuesday about an increased risk for dengue virus infections in the United States because of the record-breaking global incidence of the mosquito-borne viral disease. Read More
Donald Blair, MD, a professor of medicine specializing in infectious disease, is celebrating 50 years at Upstate. At the start of his career, he saw patients in Ethiopia with some of the world's last cases of smallpox. Later, he learned in real time about the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. Currently, he has concerns about how deadly bird flu could be if it spreads to more humans. Blair also reflects on how his medical specialty has changed over five decades. Read More
Upstate Medical University's Saravanan Thangamani, PhD, is finding new ways to prevent disease transmission from mosquitos and ticks. Read More
This exclusive event will focus on recent advancements and challenges in dengue research, including virology, immunology, epidemiology, and countermeasure development. Read More
Upstate Medical University researcher Mark Miller and his family live in a wooded area where they like to hike with their dog-making them a prime target for ticks. Read More
Upstate’s Global Health Institute has moved most of its operations off campus to a 13,000-square-foot space in an East Syracuse office park. Read More
The CDC could soon change the guidelines for COVID-19 isolation, raising some eyebrows for local medical experts. Read More
COVID-19 cases are rising across the country; the same can be said here in Central New York. Doctors warned of a spread of COVID-19 cases following holiday gatherings, and the numbers are starting to reflect that. Read More
Dr. Stephen Thomas, then the division chief of infectious disease at SUNY Upstate Medical University, became a household name in Central New York when Covid-19 was declared a global outbreak in March 2020. Read More