College of Osteopathic Medicine

Girl wearing a VR headset and walking on a treadmill

Study: VR Helps Children with Autism Participate in Exercise and Sports

A new study by researchers from the School of Health Professions and College of Osteopathic Medicine demonstrates how virtual reality (VR) can help children with autism spectrum disorder participate in exercise.

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Boxers Fight Back Against Parkinson’s Disease

A holiday “boxathon” hosted by NYITCOM’s Parkinson’s Center raised awareness for the disease and the importance of exercise in treatment, while bringing members of the Rock Steady Boxing community together at a time when patients may experience loneliness and isolation.

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“Envisioning” More Inclusive Eyewear

As part of a collaborative initiative between New York Tech and the global eyewear company Marcolin, students from the School of Architecture and Design and NYITCOM teamed up to develop potential eyewear solutions for neurodivergent populations.

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What to Know About This Year’s Flu

As health officials brace for another active flu season, NYITCOM-Arkansas infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., shares what to expect and how to stay well.

Gonzalo Otazu and Kassandra Sturm in a lab

Driven by ‘Why’

Third-year medical student Kassandra Sturm leads the charge on a new study helping to uncover the neurological source affecting the sense of smell in autism spectrum disorder.

Portrait of Chris Kyriakides

A Lasting Impression

While being treated for a serious case of viral meningitis by osteopathic physicians, Chris Kyriakides (D.O. ’89) was compelled to pursue the practice and later inspired his children to follow his path.

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The Cassowary’s Impact on the Rainforest

NYITCOM-Arkansas Assistant Professor Todd Green, Ph.D., sheds light on a bird species that plays an impactful role in rainforest conservation.

Portrait of Mereena Jolly

Medicine Rooted in Compassion

Medical student Mereena Jolly views becoming a physician as her calling, and her dedication to service has ignited a deep commitment to put compassion into practice.

Portrait of Steven Zanganeh

Engineering a Cancer Treatment Game Changer

A groundbreaking project co-led by the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ Steven Zanganeh, Ph.D., provides the world’s first functional, drug-testable, 3-D-printed human colon model.

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Gut Instincts: Solving Microscopic Mysteries

Research by NYITCOM Assistant Professor Vladimir Grubisic, M.D., Ph.D., aims to deliver findings that could pave the way for new treatments benefiting patients with gastrointestinal and neurological diseases.