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Newsmakers at Upstate
Academic Health Center Leaders Meet in Buffalo
Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., speaks June 2 at a gathering of presidents and administrators from the state's four academic health centers to discuss mutual issues. Among those attending were David Dunn, M.D., vice president for health affairs at the University at Buffalo, John LaRosa, M.D., president of Downstate Medical Center, David R. Smith, M.D., president of Upstate Medical University, and Samuel Stanley Jr., M.D., incoming president of the SUNY Stony Brook.
Pharmaceutical Industry's Economic Impact on CNY
Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., speaks at a news conference May 15 highlighting the pharmaceutical industry's economic impact on Central New York. Smith noted that support from the industry aids in Upstate's research mission by funding clinical trials into new treatments for a range of diseases, from ALS to multiple sclerosis.
Health Commissioner Visits Joslin Center
New York state Health Commissioner Richard Daines, M.D., toured SUNY Upstate's Joslin Diabetes Center and was briefed on key projects and studies now under way at the center. Read More >
SUNY Trustee Chair Carl Hayden Visits SUNY Upstate
SUNY Board of Trustees Chair Carl Hayden is welcomed to campus by SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., and SUNY Upstate Council member David Northrup. Hayden was recently in town to speak to the University Hill Corp., and visited campus, toured University Hospital and met with administrators, faculty, staff and students.
President Smith, Commencement Speaker at Jefferson Community College
SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., spoke to graduates of Jefferson Community College during the college's Commencement May 16. In his address, Smith urged students "love what you do" be prepared to bring caring and passion to what you do.
President Smith honored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., received a plaque in his honor from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), where he served as president from 1996 to 2001 prior to his appointment as chancellor of Texas Tech University (TTU). He joined SUNY Upstate as president in September 2007. Read More >
Ambitious Agenda for Growth
SUNY Upstate President David R. Smith, M.D., announced an ambitious agenda for growth that would enable the university to address healthcare and health education needs across the 17-county region of Central New York. Read More >
Setnor Academic Building Opens
SUNY Upstate President David R. Smith, M.D., joined Jules Setnor, M.D., and former SUNY Upstate President Gregory L. Eastwood, M.D., in cutting the ribbon to open the Setnor Academic Building. Read More >
Role of Academic Medical Centers
SUNY Upstate President David R. Smith, M.D., discusses the role of academic medical centers with key state legislative aides participating in the university's Project Medical Education (PME). Read More >
Smith Presides Over His First Commencement
David R. Smith, M.D., at podium, presides over his first Commencement at SUNY Upstate Medical University May 20. Read More >
Senator Schumer Proposes Legislation
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer chose SUNY Upstate Medical University as the backdrop April 23 to announce his support for increased funding of a federal program designed to recruit doctors to underserved areas. Read More >
Health Commissioner Visits Campus
New York State Health Commissioner Richard Daines, M.D., (second from left) visits the University Hospital Emergency Room this April to discuss a variety of statewide health issues. Read More >
Clergy Invited to Campus for Discussion
More than 30 clergy members, representing urban ministries and the Onondaga Nation, attended a luncheon Feb. 13 with SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D. Read More >
Symposium on Women
SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., joins University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, Ph.D., at a press conference March 13 at the SUNY Upstate-sponsored symposium On the Other Side of the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on the Status of Women in Science and Academia. Read More >
President meets with students
SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, MD, has been having regular meetings with students in the university's four colleges to find out what's on their mind. Read More >
Chancellor: SUNY Upstate poised for significant growth
SUNY Chancellor John Ryan said SUNY Upstate Medical University is poised to make significant growth under David R. Smith, M.D., who was appointed president of the academic medical center Sept. 1. Read More >
SUNY Upstate to play a role in cord blood science institute
Governor George E. Pataki today announced $10 million in funding to establish the New York State Cord Blood Science Institute in Syracuse, a collaborative effort between the State Department of Health, its Wadsworth Center laboratories, SUNY Upstate Medical University and the New York State Blood and Tissue Council. Read More >
SUNY Upstate dedicates vertical expansion
More than 200 people gather as SUNY Upstate Medical University Oct. 18 for the site dedication ceremony for University Hospital’s vertical expansion project, which features the Golisano Children’s Hospital. Read More>
Day One...Dr. David R. Smith’s calendar for Day One—Sept. 1
As president of SUNY Upstate Medical University included a walk across campus to greet employees and students, along with a visit to the New York State Fair. Read More >
SUNY Board of Trustees names David R. Smith, MD, President of SUNY Upstate
Albany, N.Y. —The State University of New York Board of Trustees today unanimously approved SUNY Chancellor John R. Ryan's nomination of David R. Smith, M.D., former chancellor of Texas Tech and former Texas Commissioner of Health, as president of Upstate Medical University. Read More >
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