Upstate Medical University

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

We're excited to partner with SUNY ESF to create new opportunities for aspiring physicians in Central New York!

Calling all future doctors 🩺 ESF and Upstate Medical University are teaming up to bring back the Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program!

Starting with fall of 2027, up to 10 students will be admitted to ESF and receive a conditional acceptance to Upstate's M.D. program. During their undergraduate journey, they will get mentorship, healthcare experience, research opportunities, and coordinated advising from both institutions. The program is designed to prepare future physicians with the environmental health and biological expertise of ESF with human health and the expertise of Upstate.

Want to be part of this? Students should mark their interest in the program during the admissions process to ESF. Read more about the program here: https://www.esf.edu/news/2026/esf_upstatemedical_accelerated_scholars_program.php

Ready to start applying to ESF? You can get started: www.esf.edu/admissions/apply

10/21/2026

Families of organ donors gathered at Upstate yesterday to dedicate a rose in honor of their loved ones. The roses will be featured on the OneLegacy Donate Life Float in the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade taking place on New Year’s Day 2027 in Pasadena, California.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and families for recognizing how important the gift of life is 🌹

10/21/2026

Upstate has been awarded $1.5 million by New York state to create an advanced research center for brain diseases.

The funding is part of the $10 million SUNY Brain Institute initiative, bringing together researchers across five SUNY campuses to accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes.

Led by Rick Matthews, PhD, alongside Brian Howell, PhD, and Tinatin Chabrashvili, MD, PhD, Upstate's research team will use innovative technology to transform patient blood samples into brain cells and brain-like structures. These models will help researchers better understand neurological diseases, explore new treatments and potentially develop therapies tailored to individual patients.

This investment marks an exciting step forward in Upstate's efforts to advance neuroscience research and improve lives across New York state.

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Upstate has officially opened its new Center for Women’s Mental Health 🧠

Located at 600 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse, the center provides specialized mental health care for women at every stage of life, including pregnancy and postpartum, infertility, perimenopause, cancer treatment and more.

Led by Nevena Radonjic, MD, PhD, the multidisciplinary team offers psychiatric care, psychotherapy and specialized evaluations for autism and ADHD in adult women who may present differently than men and can be missed or misdiagnosed.

Building on a program established in 2022, the center brings together clinical care, education and research to better address the unique mental health needs of women throughout their lives.

10/17/2026

Imagine a world without blindness 👁️ The Center for Vision Research within SUNY Upstate Medical University hopes to make that a reality.

Watch Dr. Bill Brunken, the center director, and Dr. Stephen Thomas, Upstate's interim vice president for research, speak with NewsChannel 9 on key research initiatives ⬇️

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Imagine a world without blindness. The Center for Vision Research, within SUNY Upstate Medical University, hopes to make that a reality. Dr. Bill Brunken, the cente…

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

What an incredible day for the 8th Annual Upstate Foundation Call In for Cancer event. Thanks to the generosity of our community, a grand total of more than $81,000 was raised to support cancer care and patients at Upstate Cancer Center. Special thank-you to our incredible partners at iHeartRadio and CNYCentral.com, and to our presenting sponsor, Township 5 for helping make this important event possible.

10/15/2026

Let’s keep these phones ringing! 📞

Our amazing Call In For Cancer volunteers are ready to take your call, and we’d love to keep them busy!

Here’s how YOU can help today until 6:30 pm:
☎️ Call 315-464-5500
📱 Text: CALLIN to 41444
💻 Online: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/LevOsg?vid=1t0lfx

Please make a donation and support the patients and families who count on Upstate Cancer Center. Every gift makes a difference!

A huge thank-you to The Upstate Foundation for organizing this incredible annual fundraiser and to everyone who calls in to support our patients. 💙