Health Equity News
SBU Research Team Developing a Robot to Help ALS Patients
The team is using AI, engineering and knowledge of disease complications to create “CART”. The debilitating disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) leads to loss of mobility and an inability for patients to complete even basic tasks like lifting their arms, eating or moving their hands.
Robot caregiver will help ALS patients with daily needs: Scientists
Scientists at Stony Brook University aim to create a caregiving robot assistant (CART) to help people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers with everyday tasks.
Embracing Unity: SBU’s Diversity Day Celebration
Students and community members gathered on May 1 to celebrate the 23rd annual Diversity Day, honoring the varied backgrounds on the Stony Brook University campus.
All Stony Brook Medicine Hospitals Named National Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality
All Stony Brook Medicine Hospitals have been named “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders” for 2024 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index.
‘And Still I Rise: Empowering Women of Color in Higher Education’ Luncheon, April 11
The high tea and luncheon is a foundational step in fostering community among mid- to senior-level women of color and allies in higher education across Long Island and the New York metro area.
SBU Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Stony Brook University kicked off its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with two campus events April 3 — the opening ceremony and the student showcase.