The New York Academy of Medicine

08/28/2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping medicine, and New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) Fellows are leading the way.

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, for ‘The Agent Will See You Now’, a virtual panel exploring how AI is transforming clinical care, research, education, population health, and digital innovation. Together, we'll examine emerging applications and the real-world impact that AI has on the health space. We’ll also investigate the ethics, trust, and governance that responsible implementation demands.

Moderated by Bernard S. Meyerson (IBM Fellow and Chief Innovation Officer Emeritus, IBM), our panel brings together:

• Ipek Ensari, PhD, assistant professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Windreich
• Natalya Pasklinsky, DNP, ACNP-BC, CHSE-A, FNYAM, associate professor and assistant dean for simulation, Columbia University School of Nursing
• Keith Weiner, PhD, RN, RN-BC, associate professor, Hofstra University Chief Information Security Officer, Probotalent & Voedx Chair, Artificial Intelligence Section, New York Academy of Medicine

Stay for an open Q&A and be part of the moment we launch NYAM's new Artificial Intelligence Section, a dedicated home for ongoing dialogue at the intersection of AI and health.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4A1IMYv

08/27/2026

Climate change is a health crisis, and addressing it requires all of us at the table.

Join National Academy of Medicine(NAM) and New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) for the Climate and Health Commons at Climate Week NYC, a partner-driven convening that will join leaders across healthcare, public health, policy, and academia to advance health-centered climate action. We invite you to connect, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships to accelerate solutions that protect and improve health in a changing climate.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 5th Ave, New York, NY
Virtual access available via Zoom

Health outcomes and the impact of the climate crisis at the local level are overlapping issues that impact us all. From super pollutant mitigation and climate mental health to nature-based solutions and the health co-benefits of the energy transition, we’ll tackle the issues that impact our communities.

Register today to join the conversation in person or online:

https://bit.ly/4wMzT1N

The following organizations are co-hosting sessions as part of the 2026 Climate and Health Commons:

The Cooperative at Mass General Brigham
Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education
HealthCareWithoutHarm
Americares
Health Action Alliance
Climate Mental Health Network
NAM Climate Collaborative Supply Chain Working Group
UCB
Regeneron

08/26/2026

Millions of migrants, immigrants, and refugees face displacement, detention, and systemic barriers to health care. The medical and psychological consequences demand our collective attention.

Advocacy in Medicine (AIM), the only student-member directed workgroup at New York Academy of Medicine, is proud to host: "Building Global Unity and Confronting Complicity: An Urgent Call to Support Migrant, Immigrant, and Refugee Health.” This will be a space for shared knowledge, honest dialogue, and urgent action.

September 15, 2026 | 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Health professionals working at the intersection of medicine, public health, and human rights cannot afford to work in isolation. Together, we will explore what it means to confront complicity, build cross-disciplinary solidarity, and strengthen equitable care and advocacy for those who need it most.

Register now to secure your place at the table:

https://bit.ly/4ggvpvy

08/25/2026

One New York Academy of Medicine Fellow helped make life-saving medicines accessible to millions. Now, he's sharing the story behind it.

Alfred Engelberg, widely regarded as the legal father of the modern generic drug industry, will join President May Lee at Olin College of Engineering for a thought-provoking conversation on how engineering, law, policy, and entrepreneurship can work together to expand access to medicines while fostering innovation.

Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of Engelberg's book, Breaking the Medicine Monopolies.

📅 Thursday, September 24 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. EST
📍 Norden Auditorium, Olin College

Reserve your spot: https://www.olin.edu/events/president-may-lee-conversation-alfred-engelberg

President May Lee in Conversation with Alfred Engelberg Engineering for impact Date Thursday, September 24 4:30PM EST to 5:30PM EST Location Norden Auditorium Join President May Lee for a thought-provoking conversation with Alfred Engelberg, author of Breaking the Medicine Monopolies, whose groun...

08/25/2026

Art, storytelling, and healthy aging come together in a powerful new exhibition and program series presented by New York Academy of Medicine and Carter Burden Gallery.

Join us for three evenings that explore what it means to age creatively and well:

🎨 Sept 16 | Gallery Opening
Meet the artists behind this thought-provoking exhibition, enjoy a special performance by Young@Heart NYC, and mingle with fellow art and health enthusiasts. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. → https://tinyurl.com/y59w8sz6

✏️ Sept 22 | Visual Narratives: A Graphic Medicine Workshop
Explore the healing power of visual storytelling in this hands-on workshop led by cartoonist and educator Kriota Willberg. Space is limited—reserve your spot early. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. → https://tinyurl.com/3hvzfs3w

🧠 Oct 1 | Panel: Art, Brain Health & Creative Aging
A dynamic conversation featuring neurologist Dr. Arjun Masurkar, artists, and creative aging experts. The panel will be moderated by Dozene Guishard. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. → https://tinyurl.com/4h5ny2xr

All events are free and open to the community. We hope to see you there.

08/24/2026

We are proud to celebrate New York Academy of Medicine Fellow Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, Dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on his upcoming Honorary Doctorate from the Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής / University of West Attica in Greece. A well-deserved recognition of a lifetime dedicated to humanizing public health. Congratulations, Dean Halkitis! 🎓

Perry N. Halkitis will receive the honor in Athens this fall, recognizing his contributions to public health research, education, and service

08/21/2026

Every New Yorker deserves the tools to make informed decisions about aging and care, regardless of their zip code.

That's why we're proud to share IMAGE:NYC with you. It’s an interactive mapping tool developed with The Graduate Center, CUNY that puts local data on demographic patterns, resources, and services right at your fingertips. Whether you're an older adult, a caregiver, or a professional supporting aging communities, IMAGE:NYC was built with you in mind.

As Yuxiao Lei, MSc, research & program manager at New York Academy of Medicine put it: "IMAGE:NYC is an invaluable resource for professionals working with older adults in New York City and beyond. We hope this webinar supports those exploring how the built environment shapes the lived experiences of aging communities."

Explore IMAGE:NYC and see what your neighborhood's data reveals:



https://bit.ly/3RrPlSo

08/21/2026

What does it take to truly meet older adults where they are?

For New York Academy of Medicine's Center for Healthy Aging and our five Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers (TARCs), the answer lies in collaboration, and in the deep knowledge each organization brings to the communities they serve.

We recently sat down with representatives from National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc., National Indian Council on Aging, NHCOA, Aging Services Inclusive of Asian American Networks (ASIAAN) at UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, and SAGE for an honest conversation about their missions, the older adults they support, and what becomes possible when diverse organizations work together toward a shared goal.

A few things that stood out:

Shared challenges cut across every community — from social isolation and caregiving to language access and navigating complex health systems

Culturally tailored solutions aren't a "nice to have" — they're essential to reaching the people who need support most

Collaboration opens doors that no single organization could open alone, from national policy presentations to joint research initiatives

As NHCOA's Christine Perez Jimenez put it: "While every community is different, many of the same needs exist."

That common ground is where progress begins.

Read the full Q&A to hear directly from the people doing this work and learn how cross-community partnership is shaping a healthier future for older adults across the country.

https://bit.ly/3S2eWlv

New York Academy of Medicine spoke with its Technical Assistance & Resource Centers about their communities' specific & shared needs.

08/20/2026

A 95% effective cure for hepatitis C exists, yet two-thirds of those living with it remain untreated. That gap between breakthrough and follow-through is exactly what we're working to close.

The Common Health Coalition (CHC), supported by the OpenAI Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the $100M Breakthroughs to Follow-Through (B2F) initiative. This locally-led effort to ensure that proven medical advances actually reach the people who need them.

From the CHC press release:

"Dramatic progress on health is entirely within our reach, but it requires pairing discovery with delivery," said Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, MD, Chair of the Common Health Coalition. "Hepatitis C is our first target, but we also have a broader goal with this initiative. By turning 'breakthroughs into follow-through,' we aim to design a modern health infrastructure capable of delivering care to the patients most in need."

Starting in Louisiana, Massachusetts, Alabama, and Illinois, B2F aims to at least double hepatitis C cure rates across eight jurisdictions within two years. Each participating jurisdiction sets its own strategic priorities and retains full ownership of its data. Lasting change is built from the ground up.

This is just the beginning. B2F has the potential to expand to other conditions, including HIV and certain curable cancers.

The cures exist. Now comes the work of making sure everyone can access them.

08/19/2026

When a patient with a suspected viral hemorrhagic fever arrives at a hospital, every minute matters. So does the ability to safely run basic bedside lab tests.

New research led by New York Academy of Medicine Fellow Anne Liston Sullivan and published in Cambridge University Press - Medicine & Health Sciences' Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology addresses a critical gap in hospital preparedness. Frontline hospitals can perform essential tests, such as electrolytes, hemoglobin, and malaria screening directly in a patient's isolation room. This is done using portable devices without the need for a biosafety cabinet or specimen transport.

This practical, evidence-based solution brings us one step closer to ensuring that every hospital is equipped to respond when it matters most.

Read the full paper here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antimicrobial-stewardship-and-healthcare-epidemiology/article/pointofcare-routine-laboratory-testing-for-patients-with-suspected-viral-hemorrhagic-fevers/CAF7FD89B957FC11071612E2CADAA000

Point-of-care routine laboratory testing for patients with suspected viral hemorrhagic fevers - Volume 6 Issue 1