The annual Antonija Prelec Memorial Lecture took place in the Wang Center Theater on March 27th, 2025. This event celebrates the life and accomplishments of the founding Director of the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library, Antonija Prelec. The lecture…
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Health sciences researchers: Reuse Dryad data and win up to $100k from the 2024 Dataworks! Prize
The DataWorks! Prize, sponsored by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recognizes the impactful role of data reuse on human health. Successful submissions must: Address a pivotal health research question…
Posted in About Us, Health Sciences Library, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Research, School of Dental Medicine, Social Welfare Tagged with: clinical research, clinical trials, epidemiology, imaging datasets, research data
Silent Study Area Temporarily Closed
Unfortunately due to damage sustained during the storm that took place this past Sunday evening, the silent study area in the Health Sciences Library will be temporarily closed. This however, does not include the 24/7 accessible portion of the silent…
Posted in About Us, Health Sciences Library
Virtual Reality Technology Now Available at the Health Sciences Library
Experience the latest technology with virtual reality (VR)! Whether relaxing in a serene environment, unleashing your inner artist, or studying human anatomy, our VR tech brings every detail to life. Transform your reality today and discover the limitless possibilities with…
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New Graphic Medicine Titles Now Available
Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung recently secured a grant from Region 7 of the National Network of the Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), which was used to purchase additional graphic medicine titles for University Libraries. Graphic medicine is the use of…
Posted in About Us, Health Sciences Library, Libraries, Medicine, Melville Library, Nursing, Public Health, School of Dental Medicine, Social Welfare, STEM Tagged with: graphic medicine, health professions, medicine, nursing, public health, social welfare
Laurel Scheinfeld Awarded Systematic Review Services Specialization Certificate
Health Sciences Librarian Laurel Scheinfeld has successfully completed all of the necessary activities to obtain a Level II Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS) certificate from the Medical Library Association. Earning the SRSS demonstrates Laurel’s use of a range of information…
Match Day 2024
It’s that time of the year again! Tomorrow is what is known as Match Day. Match Day signifies a pivotal moment when medical students learn of their placements for the upcoming phase of their educational pursuit. The National Residency Match…
Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung Selected for the MLA Rising Star Program
Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung has been chosen to join the upcoming cohort of the Medical Library Association’s Rising Stars. This selective initiative is designed to equip emerging librarians with the skills and knowledge necessary for future leadership roles within…
Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung Featured by NNLM
Our very own Health Sciences Librarian Sunny Chung has been featured in an article by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), where her background, accomplishments and future directions are highlighted. To read the article, click here. Congratulations,…
Upcoming Dryad Digital Repository Workshop for Stony Brook Researchers
Are you looking for a place to store and share your research data? Then Dryad may be just the solution you need! The Dryad Digital Repository provides a secure generalist platform for users to share their research data with the…
