Upstate Global Health Institute

06/04/2026

Central New York teens are helping advance the future of Lyme disease prevention!

We are proud to have been a part of this important clinical study for a Lyme disease vaccine and incredibly grateful to the local teens and families who participated. Their involvement contributes to research that could help protect future generations from Lyme disease.

Check out the story to learn more about the study and the impact these participants are making in the fight against Lyme disease. Thank you to everyone who helped make this research possible!

MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Ashton and Jordan Miller, twin siblings, know firsthand how common ticks are. “I’ve had my fair share of ticks,” Ashton said. “Doing tick checks is something my parents dr…

05/20/2026

Join us today at Upstate Medical University outside the cafeteria to celebrate Clinical Trials Day!

Stop by to grab a pin, learn more about clinical research, and recognize the incredible impact of clinical trials on advancing patient care and medical innovation. We look forward to celebrating with you! 💙

05/14/2026

03/26/2026

Thanks to the contributions of clinical trial participants, a new Lyme disease vaccine has shown about 70% effectiveness. Your involvement in research helps make advances in health possible!!

https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-valneva-announce-lyme-disease-vaccine-candidate

03/16/2026

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The Upstate Global Health Institute is proud to support Upstate Cardiology Research!

New catheter provides faster, safer pulsed field ablation for patients with irregular heart rhythms.

03/03/2026

🌍We’re heading to the Town of DeWitt Senior Fair!🌍

Join the Upstate Global Health Institute on:
April 16 from 11 AM – 2 PM at DeWitt Town Hall!

Stop by our table for community health education resources, fun giveaways, and information about research study opportunities!

01/27/2026

https://www.upstate.edu/informed/2026/012126-thomas-podcast.php

Contact us for more information:
- 315-464-9869
- [email protected]

Interview with Stephen Thomas, MD

01/23/2026

The Upstate Global Health Institute is seeking adults ages 65 and older for a research study testing a vaccine for Clostridioides difficile (C. Diff), a serious infection that can lead to severe illness and hospitalizations.

Contact us for more information:
-315-464-9869
[email protected]

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Upstate Institute for Global Health is looking for over 1,000 Central New Yorkers to participate in its largest clinical trial, testing a possible vaccine …

01/22/2026

https://www.syracuse.com/health/2026/01/suny-upstate-seeks-small-army-of-volunteers-for-vaccine-study-against-common-deadly-infection.html

Contact us to see if you qualify:
- 315-464-9869
- [email protected]

Roughly a half-million Americans get a C. diff infection each year. Tens of thousands die.

01/20/2026

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For more information contact us at:
Phone: 315-464-9869 | Email: [email protected]

Upstate Global Health Institute will enroll up to 1,000 participants in a global Phase 3 study of a first-of-its-kind investigational vaccine targeting a major healthcare-associated infection.