From the monthly archives: July 2020
Yeshiva University’s new entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD), offered by the Katz School of Science and Health, can be completed in less than three years with just a bachelor’s degree, and graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination sponsored by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
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Researchers at the Katz School of Science and Health have developed a mathematical model for analyzing the motion and gravity of a family of Trojan asteroids orbiting Jupiter.
Their paper, “Hill Four-Body Problem with Oblate Bodies: An Application to the Sun-Jupiter-Hektor-Skamandrios System,” was published in the Journal of Nonlinear Science in July.
“This is a […]
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Drug development is a risky endeavor, especially for a startup company. It requires large capital expenditures, waiting out long timelines and overcoming regulatory hurdles to bring a drug to market. Prioritizing and valuing which drugs to develop can make or break a company.
That’s why the Pennsylvania-based biopharmaceutical startup, SFA Therapeutics, brought in Josh Lankin […]
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Product managers from three major corporations discussed their experience in a recent panel discussion for 33 students in the Data Analytics and Visualization program at the Katz School of Science Health. The panelists were Ben Berger of Mastercard, Lauren Glasky of Capital One and Amy Jarvis of Zillow Offers.
“These panel discussions are great networking […]
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Two former students of the Data Analytics and Visualization program have produced an app that allows users to get an instant diagnosis and treatment of an injury.
Maridor Bocalbos and Dean Pienica, both class of 2019, developed the app, called Image2Txt.Doc, as master’s students in their Data Product Design course at the Katz School […]
Continue Reading →If you’re interested in one of the Katz School’s STEM-approved programs in Artificial Intelligence, Biotech Management, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or Digital Marketing, you’ll have two great options this fall—complete your degree fully on campus or fully online—so that you can choose what works best for your schedule and level of comfort.
Both options are eligible […]
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For her many years of work dedicated to people with Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Marissa Barrera, director of the Katz School’s Speech-Language Pathology program, has received the Health Care Professional Champion Award from the National MS Society.
“It’s been everything,” said Dr. Barrera of her focus on helping people with Multiple Sclerosis and their loved ones. […]
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Biotech student Michael Kohan is an associate at Crossix, a healthcare data analytics company, where he advises pharmaceutical companies on their marketing spend and market strategy. A Pathways student, he received his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University in economics and public health. He is scheduled to graduate from the BME program in January.
Q: Why […]
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Biotech student John McShane talks about how his Katz School experience is benefiting his work as a key account manager for Active Motif, a global company involved in epigenetic research whose clients include large pharmaceuticals and academic institutions. Below, Helena Goodman, a marketing manager at Yeshiva University, recently spoke with John.
Q: How has your […]
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Melina Puzino, who is two semesters into her Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship degree at the Katz School, is a clinical lab technologist in NYU Health’s hospital laboratory. A native of New Jersey, she holds a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Marist College. Helena Goodman, a marketing manager at Yeshiva University, recently spoke […]
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