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Dafna Bar-Sagi, PhD Executive Vice President and Vice Dean for Science, Chief Scientific Officer

NYU Langone Health receives $70 million NIH grant for translational science institute

May 4, 2026

NYU Langone Health has received a nearly $70 million renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health for its Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Leaders say this funding will help accelerate scientific discovery into patient care through expanded resources for researchers.

Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, senior author and professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Study finds gut bacteria can predict melanoma recurrence after treatment

April 23, 2026

Researchers at NYU Langone Health report that analyzing gut bacteria can accurately predict if melanoma will recur after surgery and immunotherapy. The findings suggest potential for personalized cancer care based on each patient's unique microbial fingerprint.

Oren Cahlon, MD, Executive Vice President and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Strategy, Chief Clinical Officer

NYU Langone Health opens new Clinton Hill location and expands pediatric services

April 23, 2026

NYU Langone Health has opened a new ambulatory center in Clinton Hill while expanding its pediatric network with three additional practices citywide. The move increases access to specialty healthcare services for residents throughout Brooklyn.

Hannah Weiss, MD, lead study author/ resident in the Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Study finds rise in brain injuries linked to e-bike and scooter crashes

April 23, 2026

A new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers reports a sharp increase in serious brain injuries related to e-bike and scooter crashes among both riders and pedestrians in New York City. Researchers say improved infrastructure, helmet use, and enforcement could help prevent many incidents.

Itai Yanai, PhD, professor at NYU Langone

NYU Langone researchers propose new model for cancer drug resistance

April 23, 2026

NYU Langone Health researchers have introduced a new theory explaining how cancer cells resist treatments by adapting through protein mechanisms rather than genetic mutations alone. Their work highlights potential new strategies for preventing drug resistance in tumors.

Study outlines strategies to prevent e-bike and scooter-related brain injuries

April 23, 2026

A new study finds rising rates of serious head trauma from e-bike and scooter use among both riders and pedestrians. Researchers urge safety measures such as helmet use while calling for expanded infrastructure improvements.

Shy Shoham, PhD Co-Director, Tech4Health Institute Professor, Department of Ophthalmology Professor, Department of Neuroscience

Study finds mice identify odors quickly using brain’s olfactory bulb

April 18, 2026

A new study from NYU Langone Health reveals mice rapidly identify odors using fast neural activity in their olfactory bulbs rather than higher brain regions. Researchers say this finding may change current understanding about where sensory processing happens.

Ryan Calhoun, Vice President of Hassenfeld Children's Hospital

A teen receives kidney transplant from stranger inspired by news story

April 18, 2026

A Long Island man donated his kidney to help save teenager Elias Manolis after seeing him featured on local news coverage about children awaiting transplants at NYU Langone hospitals. Both families have since formed close ties following successful surgeries.

Remote monitoring program at NYU Langone helps Brooklyn patients control blood pressure

April 8, 2026

NYU Langone's new remote patient-monitoring program is helping Brooklyn residents better control high blood pressure from home using Bluetooth-enabled devices. Early results show improved outcomes among participants compared with traditional care methods.

Plastic additives linked to millions of preterm births, NYU Langone study finds

April 7, 2026

A new study led by NYU Langone Health links plastic additives such as DEHP to nearly two million preterm births worldwide in one year alone. Researchers say certain regions face higher risks due to greater exposure levels.

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