More than 70 guests, including Einstein trustees, alumni, donors, and friends, learned more about the College of Medicine’s latest work during an August installment of its Scientific Salon Series.
The salon was held at the Sagaponack, Long Island, home of Einstein supporter Linda Schaps. Attendees were welcomed by Ruth Gottesman, Ed.D., chair of the Einstein Board of Trustees, and Yaron Tomer, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at Einstein.
From left, Lynne Holden, M.D., Ruth Gottesman, Ed.D., Einstein supporter Linda Schaps, and Einstein Dean Yaron Tomer, M.D.
Guests heard a series of presentations highlighting Einstein’s leadership in research, education, and clinical care. Lynne Holden, M.D., professor of emergency medicine and senior associate dean for community engagement and outreach, talked about pathway programs, which are integral for academic enrichment, experiential learning, and exposure to biomedical professions. She spoke about her own experience in making use of such programs in her medical school journey and explained how vital pathway programs are in opening doors for the next generation of physicians.
In addition, Melissa Fazzari, M.S., Ph.D., associate professor of epidemiology & population health, and Michelle Gong, M.D., M.S., professor and interim chair of medicine, helped demystify artificial intelligence by describing the ways AI is used in everyday life. They also explained how Montefiore Einstein is using AI as a tool in labs and clinics to discover life-changing treatments and improve patient care.
The event fostered meaningful connections among donors, supporters in the Hamptons, and Einstein leadership while calling attention to the breadth of Einstein’s research and education.
