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PROMOTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS Boyd to lead genome research at Northwell The Northwell Health Cancer Institute has recruited Dr. Jeff Boyd, a renowned expert in cancer genetics research and clinical molecular diagnostics, as vice president and chief scientific officer and director of the Cancer Institute’s Center for Genomic Medicine. “Genomics has become an important piece to helping us understand the genetic roots of the various forms of cancer, which is why it has become an important area of investment for Northwell Health,” said Dr. Richard Barakat, physician-in-chief and director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. “We are extremely fortunate to have such an esteemed BOYD cancer researcher join the leadership team.” In his new role, Boyd will develop a state-ofthe-art Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory for Northwell’s Cancer Institute to deliver pointof-care genomic testing designed to provide the best possible treatment options to cancer patients. He will also foster academic relationships with Northwell’s scientific collaborators, including the basic cancer researchers at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center, the oncology researchers at the health system and at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Boyd is an innovator in his field with more than 30 years of cancer research experience, most recently serving on the executive leadership team of the Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida as associate deputy director for Translational Research and Genomic Medicine. Boyd holds memberships in numerous scientific and medical societies, has served on the editorial boards of eight scientific and medical journals, and has participated extensively as a member of scientific review groups. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
Mayor nominates Calise for MTA Board Mayor Bill de Blasio today nominated Victor Calise for appointment to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Board. The Ozone Park native has served as
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commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities since 2012, and is a recognized expert on accessibility. “Victor believes in his heart that it is our civic and moral duty to make our subways, buses and Access-A-Ride services more inclusive for everyone,” said de Blasio. “From his rich personal history and longtime advocacy for the disability community, Victor will make a great addition to this Board.” As commissioner, Calise has been an advocate for people with CALISE disabilities in both the Bloomberg and de Blasio Administrations. He advises the mayor and agency partners on accessibility issues, spearheads public-private partnerships, and chairs the Accessibility Committee of the city’s Building Code. Calise began his city service working with the Capital Projects Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Prior to working in New York City government, he was a disability advocate in the nonprofit sector. A recognized expert on disability, he regularly consults with high-level public and private stakeholders about inclusive best practices. He is frequently invited to national and international conferences. Calise received a B.S. in Sports Management from St. John’s University and an M.A. in Urban Affairs from Queens College. An avid athlete, he competed in the 1998 Paralympic Games in Japan as a member of the first U.S. national sled hockey team. “I am honored to be nominated to the MTA Board by Mayor de Blasio,” said Victor Calise, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. “To be the only person with a self-disclosed disability currently on the MTA Board is an important responsibility that I will not take lightly,” Calise said. “I pledge to advocate for a transit system that works well for everyone, including the millions of New Yorkers and visitors who have intellectual/developmental, vision, hearing or physical disabilities.”
Debel tapped to join Sotheby’s LIC office Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, announced that Daren Debel has joined the organization as sales manager of its Astoria/Long Island City office.
“Daren Debel is a dynamic professional with a proven record of success over his years of operational and sales team management experience in New York City,” said CEO Deirdre O’Connell. “We look forward to working with Daren as we continue to expand our footprint in Queens and other markets. Debel launched his real estate career in 2009 when a Florida-based real estate firm opened its first New York City office. From there he headed to Citi Habitat, where he became a top producing agent. In subsequent years, Debel built upon his success, branching into sales management. He’s helped agents learn to grow their careers through strategies that include DEBEL working with for sale by owner and expired listings, empty nesters, and first-time homebuyers, as well as establishing an overall neighborhood presence. He successfully recruited 200 agents within a two-year period and coached more than 50 agents to individual and team success. Originally from Long Island, Debel is equally at home working New York City’s urban and suburban markets. “His experience, along with his commitment to professionalism, integrity and customer satisfaction, will be a great asset to our team,” O’Connell added. Queens Chamber of Commerce 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 140 Jackson Heights, N.Y. 11370-1131 Entire Contents Copyright 2020 by Queensborough. All letters sent to the QUEENSBOROUGH should be brief and are subject to condensation. Writers should include a full address and home and office telephone numbers, where available, as well as affiliation, indicating special interest. Anonymous letters are not printed. Name withheld on request. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced without prior permission of the QUEENSBOROUGH. The publishers will not be responsible for any error in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Errors must be reported to the QUEENSBOROUGH within five days of publication. Ad position cannot be guaranteed unless paid prior to publication. BQE Media assumes no liability for the content or reply to any ads. The advertiser assumes all liability for the content of and all replies. The advertiser agrees to hold the QUEENSBOROUGH and its employees harmless from all cost, expenses, liabilities, and damages resulting from or caused by the publication or recording placed by the advertiser or any reply to any such advertisement.
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