The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology (PMI) at New York Medical College (NYMC) is dedicated to advancing knowledge through cutting-edge research, fostering excellence in education, and providing exceptional clinical services. With a robust faculty committed to innovation and collaboration, we strive to make significant contributions to understanding disease mechanisms and improving patient care. Whether you're a prospective student, researcher, or healthcare professional, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities our Department has to offer.
Research in the Department spans a wide range of disciplines and is supported by federal and industrial grants. Our faculty-led research programs investigate critical areas such as host-pathogen interactions, biochemical toxicology, cancer cell biology, cell-cycle regulation, apoptosis, neurologic trauma-induced cell dysfunction, chemical carcinogenesis, free-radical pathobiology, hypersensitivity, chronic inflammation, allergy and immunology integrative medicine, and molecular genetics of diseases including hypertension, Lyme disease, tuberculosis, and tissue engineering. Our research also focuses significantly on extracellular vesicles (EVs) and extracellular condensates (ECs), exploring their roles in health and disease. These microscopic entities play crucial roles in intercellular communication and disease progression, offering new insights into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Faculty in the PMI department are active collaborators in numerous national and international research programs, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in biomedical science. Research laboratories at NYMC are well equipped with modern research facilities, including Biosafety level-2+ and level-3 laboratories. Learn more here about our research laboratories.
Additionally, the Department supports several Core Research Laboratories that internal and external individuals can use.
Histopathology and Imaging Core
The Core Histology Laboratory provides essential services such as routine histology, special staining, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and cryotomy, supporting researchers across the academic community. Learn more about the Histopathology and Imaging Core.
Genomics Core
The Genomics Core Laboratory offers access to state-of-the-art equipment including the Illumina MiSeq, and data analysis systems, facilitating high-quality genomic research. Learn more about the Genomics Core.
Flow Cytometry Core
Located in the former Brander Cancer Research Institute, this facility houses advanced flow cytometry equipment crucial for a wide range of research applications in pathology and immunology. It includes a BD FACS Celesta and a SONY SH800 Cell Sorter. Learn more about the Flow Cytometry Core.
Teaching is an important component of departmental activity. Besides providing major courses for the medical school curriculum, the Department offers Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs in Experimental Pathology and Microbiology and Immunology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and residencies in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
Flexible interdisciplinary graduate PMI programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences. These programs focus on a comprehensive study of the pathogenesis of human disease including those related to degradation of the environment. Didactic courses are designed to foster analytical problem-solving based on a secure knowledge of the fundamentals of cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and systemic pathology as well as on the biological effects of environmental pollutants and their role in the pathogenesis of environmentally caused disease. Other options include an M.D. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, NAACLS-accredited program that offers a learning environment in which the student acquires practical laboratory knowledge and critical thinking skills while having access to theoretical training by highly qualified instructors.
The Department offers the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees.
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency: The Department also supports the ACGME-accredited residency program in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at NYMC's major clinical affiliate, Westchester Medical Center. This program provides a unique educational experience and affords training that prepares the residents for either an academic- or a community-based career pathway. Learn more about the pathology residences at WMC.
The Department provides clinical service at Westchester Medical Center through its team of clinical faculty who are board-certified in various subspecialties in pathology and laboratory medicine. The state-of-the-art clinical services include comprehensive diagnostics and consultation services in anatomic pathology, biochemical genetics, blood bank and transfusion services, clinical chemistry, cytogenetics, diagnostic immunology, flow cytometry, hematology, molecular pathology, virology, microbiology, point-of-care, special hematology, and transplant immunogenetics, among others. To learn more, visit the WMC pathology department website.
Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
Basic Science Building
Valhalla, NY 10595
Phone: (914) 594-4175
Fax: (914) 594-4163
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Humayun Islam, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman and Professor
(914) 594-4150
humayun_islam@nymc.edu
Alejandra Puerta, M.P.H.
Administrator
(914) 594-3084
Tontabeta Robinson-Galbraith
Project Coordinator
(914) 594-4179
Noah Ramirez
Project Coordinator
(914) 594-4164
Elba Osorio
Secretary III
(914) 594-3085
