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Have you ever wondered who's behind the scenes ensuring the accuracy of your medical test results? That's where clinical laboratory scientists (CLS), also known as medical laboratory scientists, come in. These essential healthcare professionals are the unsung heroes, providing crucial information that doctors rely on for diagnosis and treatment.

Meet Afrinash Ahamad, a dynamic Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of Clinical Education within our program.

Professor Ahamad brings a wealth of real-world expertise to Stony Brook University. As a board-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) and a specialist in Medical Microbiology (SM), she deeply understands the laboratory science behind diagnosing diseases.

April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to celebrate and raise awareness about this incredible profession. But what exactly is occupational therapy? Many people have misconceptions about what OTs do, often confusing them with physical therapists or thinking they only work with certain populations. Let's clear up some of the confusion and debunk those common myths.

AI is revolutionizing healthcare, enhancing diagnostics and personalizing treatments. Programs like Stony Brook's AHI prepare professionals for this tech-driven field, addressing ethical and regulatory concerns. Discover how AI in healthcare, including machine learning and clinical decision support systems, is improving patient outcomes.

She will begin her term as American Speech–Language–Hearing Association's (ASHA) President-Elect this month before she becomes President of ASHA in 2026

Congratulations to Susan Miale, PT, DPT, EdD, and Nancy Krisch, PT, DPT, PhD, winners of the Physical Therapy Learning Institute (PTLI) Education Influencer Award.