Medicine Research Day 2026 a Huge Success
Dr. David S. Goldfarb, Professor, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
kicked off Medicine Research Day 2026 with his presentation, Climate and Kidney Health. He provided a insightful perspective on the increase in renal pathology, especially
stone formulation, and theories regarding the relationship of this increase and climate
change.
The poster session followed the presentation, representing 78 submitted abstracts,
and winners from several categories were announced:
Translational Research:
- Medical students Victoria Bourgeois and Hayley Sumich for The Use of Dupilumab in Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Scoping Review of Emerging Evidence
- IM Resident Dr. Mary K. Moore for Beyond the doxy PEP Script: A Call for Longitudinal STI Screening and Follow-up –
Lessons Learned from HIV Outpatient Program
Clinical Vignettes:
- Medical student Elise Peyroux for Recognizing Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis in the Setting of Intranasal Cocaine Use with a Multidisciplinary Approach
- Medical student Lainey Pickens for Optic Neuritis Against the Rule: An Unusual Presentation of Optic Neuritis
Quality Improvement:
- Medical students Patrick Dicken and Hanna Bridges-Curry for Rising Injection -Related Infections Amid Declining Overdose Deaths in the Southeast
Reviewers included Dr. Mike Hagensee, Dr. Hope Oddo-Moise, Dr. Jennifer Cameron, Dr. Dexter Matrana, Dr. Kyle Hoppens, Dr. Shane Sanne, Dr. Victoria McCray, Dr. Tat Yau, and Dr. Michael Millet.