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In the lab, classroom and clinic, we lead with integrity, generosity and a commitment to making the world smarter, safer and healthier. Research | Symposium on Science, Technology and Health | Possibility Home to innovative startups and advances in clinical health, New York City is where young health, science and tech professionals come to nurture a promising career. We leverage the city's economic, cultural and social dynamism through mentorships, networking and internships that provide endless possibilities for the next generation of change-makers and entrepreneurs. Innovation Lab | Virtual Speech-Language Pathology Community Clinic Katz News Professor Redefining OT's Role in End of Life Care Read more about Melanie Evangelista Professor Redefining OT's Role in End of Life Care The phenomenon of death hasn't been frequently explored through the lens of occupational therapy. Melanie Evangelista, a clinical assistant professor in the Katz School鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Doctorate, is working hard to address that.Read the entire story in the Katz School blog. AI Technology Used to Analyze Mammograms Read more about the app AI Technology Used to Analyze Mammograms Katz School researchers have designed a mobile app using AI technology that analyzes mammogram images and provides real-time diagnostic predictions, all from the convenience of a smartphone. Read the story in the Katz School blog. Mathematical Technique Used to Fight Obesity Read more about the study Mathematical Technique Used to Fight Obesity Katz School and UMass Dartmouth researchers have introduced a novel approach to better understand the variables associated with weight loss by utilizing an advanced mathematical technique.Read the the story in the Katz School blog. Researchers Develop Algorithms to Assist in Stroke Recovery Read about the study Researchers Develop Algorithms to Assist in Stroke Recovery Researchers have developed a series of algorithms using Siamese networks, a type of artificial intelligence, to better identify and track the body movements of stroke patients in order to assist in patient treatment and recovery. Read the story in the Katz School blog. Researchers Use AI to Produce Clean Bird Calls Read more about Sahil Kumar's research Researchers Use AI to Produce Clean Bird Calls Researchers have developed a method using a powerful technology to remove unwanted noise from the audio recordings of bird sounds. The method, called ViTVS, uses an image processing technology to divide audio signals into distinct parts, or segments, for isolating clean bird sounds from a noisy background.Read the story here. Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit Read more about Edward Belbruno's study Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun鈥檚 orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School鈥檚 Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Subway Reform Proposal Finalist in Competition Read more about Team Thunders' proposal Subway Reform Proposal Finalist in Competition A Katz School student team's proposal to reform the New York City subway system is a finalist in a business case competition sponsored by the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Hand Coordination Linked to Cognition in MS Patients Read about the analysis by SLP & OT researchers Hand Coordination Linked to Cognition in MS Patients Manual dexterity can serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline in people with Multiple Sclerosis, according to the paper, 鈥淓xploring the Relationship Between Manual Dexterity and Cognition in People with Multiple Sclerosis: 9-Hole Peg and Multiple Cognitive Functions,鈥 in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Weill Cornell, Biotech Collaboration Highlights Student Research Read about the research Weill Cornell, Biotech Collaboration Highlights Student Research Collaborations, like the one between Weill Cornell Medicine and the Katz School鈥檚 M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, have emerged as catalysts for the development of the next generation of drugs, devices and services. Read the story in the Katz School blog. 67 Health Sciences Graduates Take an Oath Read about the Health Sciences celebration 67 Health Sciences Graduates Take an Oath On May 16, after participating in the school鈥檚 main commencement exercises, 67 students from the M.S in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Doctorate celebrated at their own special Health Sciences Celebration, in which they received white coats marking the completion of their education and transition to professional clinical practice. Read the story in the Katz blog. 278 Degrees Awarded at Eighth Commencement Read about the ceremony honoring first PA class 278 Degrees Awarded at Eighth Commencement During the ceremony in 每日大瓜鈥檚 Lamport Auditorium on May 16, Dean Paul Russo lauded the graduates as values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice, champions of a life built on humane values and compassionate practitioners. Read the entire story in the Katz School blog. 每日大瓜 Introduces Fast-Track Nursing Program Read about the degree for non-nursing graduates 每日大瓜 Introduces Fast-Track Nursing Program The Katz School is now offering an that is geared toward those with a non-nursing bachelor鈥檚 degree who wish to fast track their entry into the field in just 16 months. The program is now accepting applications for Fall 2024.Read the entire story in 每日大瓜 News. A Chatbot as Smart as Your Favorite Professor Read more about Manish Thota's research A Chatbot as Smart as Your Favorite Professor Manish Kumar Thota, who is pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in artificial intelligence, is developing a machine-learning chatbot that can assist students academically. His VQA model, which he refers to as a digital brain, understands both images and questions and responds the way your most knowledgeable professor would.Read the entire story in the Katz blog. 100% of OT Grads Pass National Exam a 2nd Time Read more about their exam performance 100% of OT Grads Pass National Exam a 2nd Time The first two graduating classes of the Katz School鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Doctorate have achieved a 100% pass rate in the national certifying exam, according to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.Read the entire story in the Katz blog. PA Graduates Ace National Certifying Exam Read more about PA's First Graduating Class PA Graduates Ace National Certifying Exam All 22 students in the first graduating class of the Katz School鈥檚 M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies have passed the profession鈥檚 national board certification exam on the first attempt and did better than the national average in key content areas.Read the story here in the Katz School blog. New Computer Science Master's Programs Read more about the new master's programs New Computer Science Master's Programs The Katz School is launching two master鈥檚 programs in computer science for the next generation of tech innovators. The Agile M.S. in Computer Science is for students who want to break into the tech field but do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science and the M.S. in Computer Science is for those with undergraduate degrees in computer science who want to do advanced work or specialize in emerging fields. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2024.Read more here. Math Ph.D. Candidate Invited to Prestigious Forum Read more about Samuel Akingbade Math Ph.D. Candidate Invited to Prestigious Forum During a recent gathering of several hundred mathematicians and computer scientists at the prestigious鈥疕eidelberg Laureate Forum, Katz School Mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade felt the extraordinary symbolism of being one of only 30 young researchers among the鈥痶op 200 in the world invited to present his research.At a special dinner featuring Bavarian cuisine, Akingbade, clad in burgundy attire, proudly if subtly communicated to his colleagues that he is a member of a West African tribe called Yoruba.鈥疶o his clan 4,000 miles away in Oyo, Nigeria, his selection affirmed their signature pride in educational achievement.Read story in Katz blog. NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Systems Read more about Dr. Marian Gidea's work NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Systems The research, 鈥,鈥 is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design. . Students Building a Better Exoskeleton Read about Natania Birnbaum's work Students Building a Better Exoskeleton Exoskeletons have been the stuff of science fiction as far back as the War of the Worlds, enabling fictional robots to outgun and outwit their nemeses. Real-world exoskeletons, like the one being developed by Natania Birnbaum, a student in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, tend to be simpler devices developed with the goal of helping people, paralyzed by illness or spinal injury, use their limbs.. Math Alum's Study: Heavy Dialysis Patients at Risk Read about Ariella Mermelstein's research Math Alum's Study: Heavy Dialysis Patients at Risk An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.In their research article in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Ariella Mermelstein, a 2021 graduate of the Katz School鈥檚 M.A. in Mathematics, Jochen Raimann, an adjunct professor in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, and several of their colleagues reported that the currently recommended threshold of 13 milliliters per hour per kilogram of body weight as the maximal ultrafiltration rate in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at risk.. New Computer Science Department Names Chair Read more about IEEE Fellow Honggang Wang New Computer Science Department Names Chair Dr. Honggang Wang, a computer scientist with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and its applications to digital health, 5G/6G communications and cybersecurity, has been named founding chair of the graduate Computer Science Department at the Katz School of Science and Health.An IEEE Fellow and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Wang has received research grants totaling over $5 million from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and U.S. Department of Transportation.. Graduation Speakers Offer Advice and Thanks Read about the Katz School's Seventh Commencement Graduation Speakers Offer Advice and Thanks The Katz School of Science and Health graduated its first class of Occupational Therapy Doctorate students and conferred 117 degrees at its seventh commencement on May 15.Dean Paul Russo told the graduates that they are values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice; champions of a life built on humane values; and compassionate practitioners. Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center Read about the SOC's advanced cyber range Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center An advanced Security Operations Center will provide graduate students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer science and data analytics with hands-on experience defending against cyberattacks in a hyper-realistic simulated environment.. Biotech Professor Writes Book on Innovation Read about what inspired Lorraine Marchand Biotech Professor Writes Book on Innovation In The Innovation Mindset, Lorraine Marchand shares her , a formula for driving significant and lasting transformation in any organization. Marchand emphasizes the frame of mind needed to spark the innovation process, underscoring the importance of creating a problem-solving culture and supporting personal curiosity, passion and talent.. Researchers Link Playfulness to Cognition in Award-Winning Study Read more about the study Researchers Link Playfulness to Cognition in Award-Winning Study Dr. Amiya Waldman-Levi, clinical associate professor in the Katz School鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, has been awarded the 2022 Cordelia Myers AJOT Best Article Award for her study linking the development of playfulness in infants to the cognitive functioning of toddlers.. Professor's Chapter Helps Clinicians Diagnose Abuse Read about Tom Balga's work on Child and Elder Abuse Professor's Chapter Helps Clinicians Diagnose Abuse A recently published chapter on Abuse and Violence Prevention by Thomas Balga, clinical assistant professor in the Katz School鈥檚 M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, offers clinicians a guide for the comprehensive and compassionate care of the 3 million children who are victims of abuse each year.. Professor Redefining OT's Role in End of Life Care Read more about Melanie Evangelista Professor Redefining OT's Role in End of Life Care The phenomenon of death hasn't been frequently explored through the lens of occupational therapy. Melanie Evangelista, a clinical assistant professor in the Katz School鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Doctorate, is working hard to address that.Read the entire story in the Katz School blog. AI Technology Used to Analyze Mammograms Read more about the app AI Technology Used to Analyze Mammograms Katz School researchers have designed a mobile app using AI technology that analyzes mammogram images and provides real-time diagnostic predictions, all from the convenience of a smartphone. Read the story in the Katz School blog. Mathematical Technique Used to Fight Obesity Read more about the study Mathematical Technique Used to Fight Obesity Katz School and UMass Dartmouth researchers have introduced a novel approach to better understand the variables associated with weight loss by utilizing an advanced mathematical technique.Read the the story in the Katz School blog. Researchers Develop Algorithms to Assist in Stroke Recovery Read about the study Researchers Develop Algorithms to Assist in Stroke Recovery Researchers have developed a series of algorithms using Siamese networks, a type of artificial intelligence, to better identify and track the body movements of stroke patients in order to assist in patient treatment and recovery. Read the story in the Katz School blog. Researchers Use AI to Produce Clean Bird Calls Read more about Sahil Kumar's research Researchers Use AI to Produce Clean Bird Calls Researchers have developed a method using a powerful technology to remove unwanted noise from the audio recordings of bird sounds. The method, called ViTVS, uses an image processing technology to divide audio signals into distinct parts, or segments, for isolating clean bird sounds from a noisy background.Read the story here. Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit Read more about Edward Belbruno's study Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun鈥檚 orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School鈥檚 Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Subway Reform Proposal Finalist in Competition Read more about Team Thunders' proposal Subway Reform Proposal Finalist in Competition A Katz School student team's proposal to reform the New York City subway system is a finalist in a business case competition sponsored by the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Hand Coordination Linked to Cognition in MS Patients Read about the analysis by SLP & OT researchers Hand Coordination Linked to Cognition in MS Patients Manual dexterity can serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline in people with Multiple Sclerosis, according to the paper, 鈥淓xploring the Relationship Between Manual Dexterity and Cognition in People with Multiple Sclerosis: 9-Hole Peg and Multiple Cognitive Functions,鈥 in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Weill Cornell, Biotech Collaboration Highlights Student Research Read about the research Weill Cornell, Biotech Collaboration Highlights Student Research Collaborations, like the one between Weill Cornell Medicine and the Katz School鈥檚 M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, have emerged as catalysts for the development of the next generation of drugs, devices and services. Read the story in the Katz School blog. 67 Health Sciences Graduates Take an Oath Read about the Health Sciences celebration 67 Health Sciences Graduates Take an Oath On May 16, after participating in the school鈥檚 main commencement exercises, 67 students from the M.S in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Doctorate celebrated at their own special Health Sciences Celebration, in which they received white coats marking the completion of their education and transition to professional clinical practice. Read the story in the Katz blog. 278 Degrees Awarded at Eighth Commencement Read about the ceremony honoring first PA class 278 Degrees Awarded at Eighth Commencement During the ceremony in 每日大瓜鈥檚 Lamport Auditorium on May 16, Dean Paul Russo lauded the graduates as values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice, champions of a life built on humane values and compassionate practitioners. Read the entire story in the Katz School blog. 每日大瓜 Introduces Fast-Track Nursing Program Read about the degree for non-nursing graduates 每日大瓜 Introduces Fast-Track Nursing Program The Katz School is now offering an that is geared toward those with a non-nursing bachelor鈥檚 degree who wish to fast track their entry into the field in just 16 months. The program is now accepting applications for Fall 2024.Read the entire story in 每日大瓜 News. A Chatbot as Smart as Your Favorite Professor Read more about Manish Thota's research A Chatbot as Smart as Your Favorite Professor Manish Kumar Thota, who is pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in artificial intelligence, is developing a machine-learning chatbot that can assist students academically. His VQA model, which he refers to as a digital brain, understands both images and questions and responds the way your most knowledgeable professor would.Read the entire story in the Katz blog. 100% of OT Grads Pass National Exam a 2nd Time Read more about their exam performance 100% of OT Grads Pass National Exam a 2nd Time The first two graduating classes of the Katz School鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Doctorate have achieved a 100% pass rate in the national certifying exam, according to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.Read the entire story in the Katz blog. PA Graduates Ace National Certifying Exam Read more about PA's First Graduating Class PA Graduates Ace National Certifying Exam All 22 students in the first graduating class of the Katz School鈥檚 M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies have passed the profession鈥檚 national board certification exam on the first attempt and did better than the national average in key content areas.Read the story here in the Katz School blog. New Computer Science Master's Programs Read more about the new master's programs New Computer Science Master's Programs The Katz School is launching two master鈥檚 programs in computer science for the next generation of tech innovators. The Agile M.S. in Computer Science is for students who want to break into the tech field but do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science and the M.S. in Computer Science is for those with undergraduate degrees in computer science who want to do advanced work or specialize in emerging fields. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2024.Read more here. Math Ph.D. Candidate Invited to Prestigious Forum Read more about Samuel Akingbade Math Ph.D. Candidate Invited to Prestigious Forum During a recent gathering of several hundred mathematicians and computer scientists at the prestigious鈥疕eidelberg Laureate Forum, Katz School Mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade felt the extraordinary symbolism of being one of only 30 young researchers among the鈥痶op 200 in the world invited to present his research.At a special dinner featuring Bavarian cuisine, Akingbade, clad in burgundy attire, proudly if subtly communicated to his colleagues that he is a member of a West African tribe called Yoruba.鈥疶o his clan 4,000 miles away in Oyo, Nigeria, his selection affirmed their signature pride in educational achievement.Read story in Katz blog. NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Systems Read more about Dr. Marian Gidea's work NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Systems The research, 鈥,鈥 is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design. . Students Building a Better Exoskeleton Read about Natania Birnbaum's work Students Building a Better Exoskeleton Exoskeletons have been the stuff of science fiction as far back as the War of the Worlds, enabling fictional robots to outgun and outwit their nemeses. Real-world exoskeletons, like the one being developed by Natania Birnbaum, a student in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, tend to be simpler devices developed with the goal of helping people, paralyzed by illness or spinal injury, use their limbs.. Math Alum's Study: Heavy Dialysis Patients at Risk Read about Ariella Mermelstein's research Math Alum's Study: Heavy Dialysis Patients at Risk An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.In their research article in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Ariella Mermelstein, a 2021 graduate of the Katz School鈥檚 M.A. in Mathematics, Jochen Raimann, an adjunct professor in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, and several of their colleagues reported that the currently recommended threshold of 13 milliliters per hour per kilogram of body weight as the maximal ultrafiltration rate in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at risk.. New Computer Science Department Names Chair Read more about IEEE Fellow Honggang Wang New Computer Science Department Names Chair Dr. Honggang Wang, a computer scientist with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and its applications to digital health, 5G/6G communications and cybersecurity, has been named founding chair of the graduate Computer Science Department at the Katz School of Science and Health.An IEEE Fellow and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Wang has received research grants totaling over $5 million from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and U.S. Department of Transportation.. Graduation Speakers Offer Advice and Thanks Read about the Katz School's Seventh Commencement Graduation Speakers Offer Advice and Thanks The Katz School of Science and Health graduated its first class of Occupational Therapy Doctorate students and conferred 117 degrees at its seventh commencement on May 15.Dean Paul Russo told the graduates that they are values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice; champions of a life built on humane values; and compassionate practitioners. Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center Read about the SOC's advanced cyber range Students Hone Skills in Security Operations Center An advanced Security Operations Center will provide graduate students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer science and data analytics with hands-on experience defending against cyberattacks in a hyper-realistic simulated environment.. Biotech Professor Writes Book on Innovation Read about what inspired Lorraine Marchand Biotech Professor Writes Book on Innovation In The Innovation Mindset, Lorraine Marchand shares her , a formula for driving significant and lasting transformation in any organization. Marchand emphasizes the frame of mind needed to spark the innovation process, underscoring the importance of creating a problem-solving culture and supporting personal curiosity, passion and talent.. Researchers Link Playfulness to Cognition in Award-Winning Study Read more about the study Researchers Link Playfulness to Cognition in Award-Winning Study Dr. Amiya Waldman-Levi, clinical associate professor in the Katz School鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, has been awarded the 2022 Cordelia Myers AJOT Best Article Award for her study linking the development of playfulness in infants to the cognitive functioning of toddlers.. Professor's Chapter Helps Clinicians Diagnose Abuse Read about Tom Balga's work on Child and Elder Abuse Professor's Chapter Helps Clinicians Diagnose Abuse A recently published chapter on Abuse and Violence Prevention by Thomas Balga, clinical assistant professor in the Katz School鈥檚 M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, offers clinicians a guide for the comprehensive and compassionate care of the 3 million children who are victims of abuse each year..