Celebrating Innovation at SHSP Research and Scholarship Day
SHSP Research and Scholarship Day Returns, Showcasing Innovation and Community Impact
The School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) Research and Scholarship Day, presented in partnership with the Delta Omega and Alpha Eta NYMC Chapter Honor Societies, was a vibrant celebration of scientific discovery and collaboration on March 6. Students, faculty, and alumni presented research on various community-service and research projects, including providing emergency department care to survivors of sexual violence, food insecurity, health care cost transparency, and advancing women’s health care.
Marking the first Research and Scholarship Day since the COVID-19 pandemic, the event highlighted groundbreaking research, fostered meaningful networking opportunities, and honored the invaluable contributions of the College and community collaborators. With 24 poster presentations showcasing innovative projects across various disciplines, the event provides a platform for students, faculty, and professionals to engage in thought-provoking discussions and advance the frontiers of public health and scientific inquiry.
The winners of the SHSP Research and Scholarship Day will have their posters in the SHSP lobby throughout the week.
“Thank you to the students who put in all the great work on these posters. Congratulations on your incredible achievement—this is a true milestone,” David Markenson, M.D., M.B.A., director of the Center of Disaster Medicine and senior associate dean for research.
Research Awards
Association Between Poor Oral Health and Sepsis at Delivery Among Pregnant Women Aged 18 or more in the United States Using The HCUP-NIS Database- A National In-patient Study
Jay Ayar, M.P.H., Dr.P.H. candidate
Advisors: Elizabeth D. Drugge, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of public health and adjunct professor of pharmacology, and Kenneth A. Knapp, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of public health
Severe Maternal Morbidity in Advanced Maternal Age: A Population Level Analysis
Carolyn Robb, M.D./M.P.H. Class of 2026, Rebecca Strafella, SOM Class of 2026; Olivia Prizzi, SOM Class of 2027; Su Htwe, SOM Class of 2027; and Jay Ayar, M.P.H., Dr.P.H. candidate
Advisor: Elizabeth D. Drugge, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of public health and adjunct professor of pharmacology
Scholarly Activity Award
Perceptions of Pain Relief During Labor Among the Westchester Hispanic Population
Priyanka Gera, M.D./M.P.H. Class of 2026
Advisor: Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., FAMWA, FRSPH, professor of public health and director of global health
APE Mentor: Amy Ansehl, D.N.P., RN, MSN, FNP-BC, associate dean of student experience and associate professor of public health
Proposed Research Award
Robotic Evaluation and Motor Intervention of Head Control for Children with Severe Cerebral Palsy
Mohamed Abdelnaby, D.P.T. Class of 2026; Kelly Leal, D.P.T. Class of 2026; Deeba Mehran, D.P.T. Class of 2026; Aleks Moise, D.P.T. Class of 2026; Asad Rabadi, D.P.T. Class of 2026; Aseel Washah, D.P.T. Class of 2026; and Adam Wuest, D.P.T. Class of 2026
Advisor: Victor Santamaria, Ph.D. M.Sc., PT, PCS, assistant professor of physical therapy and director of Motion Analysis Laboratory
