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Prof. Bei Wu receives Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Geriatric Oral Health

May 01, 2017
Dr. Bei Wu was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research by International Association for Dental Research. Dr. Bei Wu, PhD, of New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers), was honored as the…
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NYU Meyers College of Nursing Faculty Honored with 2017 Eastern Nursing Research Society Award

April 17, 2017
New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers) Assistant Professor Janet Van Cleave, PhD, RN, was honored at the 29th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS), in Philadelphia on April 7, 2017. Dr…
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NICHE announces leadership team ahead of 25th Annual Conference

February 27, 2017
NICHE, now in its 25th year, brings together a team of nurse leaders to manage the next phase of its evolving core mission to meet the nursing/social needs for exemplary nursing care for older adults. Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem…
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NYU Meyers hosts 26th annual Estelle Osborne Legacy Celebration

February 21, 2017
NYU Meyers to announce the Vernice D. Ferguson Professorship in Health Equity at the celebration; Ferguson worked tirelessly for health equity and diversity, pioneering leadership positions for nurses in practice and education For the 26th year,…
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NYU researchers study patients’ genetic and susceptibility risk factors in hopes of finding the path to cure lymphedema

February 08, 2017
Genetic variations may be one of the important factors that influence breast cancer survivors' responses to the inflammatory processes and vulnerability to lymphedema. Each year, about 1.38 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer…

Deans' Repeal Letter

February 07, 2017
February 6, 2017  Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Speaker Ryan, Minority Leader Schumer and Democratic Leader Pelosi:  We stand ready to work with you and your staff to improve and strengthen the nation’s health care system.  As deans of…
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Prof. Bei Wu studies disparities between Asian immigrants and sufficient access and utilization of dental services

January 30, 2017
Oral health is a key foundation of good overall health. There is an urgent need to understand how to get all residents sufficient access to dental care services. Oral health is an integral part of general health, and adequate dental care is…
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Dean's statement on immigration Executive Order

January 30, 2017
Dear Members of the Meyers Community, The first of my ancestors who arrived in North America prior to the American Revolution was a bonded servant and the most recent came escaping starvation in Ireland and Germany in the 1840s. My direct…
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Prof. Sally Cohen calls for nursing advocacy surrounding prescription drug price increases

January 11, 2017
Dr. Cohen makes the case that knowing how patients pay for medications, and the extent to which patients can afford out-of-pocket drug costs, are essential parts of overall patient care. Steep increases in prescription drug prices have been a…

Researchers examine most efficacious social/behavioral interventions to uncover undiagnosed HIV

December 21, 2016
Discovering the most effective outreach and intervention strategies for those at high risk for HIV is key to getting 100% diagnosis rates and eliminating HIV transmission Despite some evidence that HIV incidence rates in the United States are…