QUEENS COLLEGE–EDITOR’S NOTE: “Neuroscience” removed from original article title to avoid confusion.
Queens College professors Michael Mirkin and Yoko Nomura were promoted to distinguished faculty by the CUNY Board of Trustees in May.
According to Article V of CUNY’s Manual of General Policy, faculty must be chosen by the CUNY Board of Trustees “in recognition of exceptional scholarly achievement” to be considered for the title.
Studying neuroscience, Professor Nomura and Professor Mirkin are part of the Department of Psychology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry respectively.
“Professors Mirkin and Nomura are representative of the caliber of our faculty, utilizing research results to address real-world problems,” said QC President Frank H. Wu in an August 4th QC press release.
Professor Nomura’s research is on understanding optimal human neurocognitive development through three integrated arms: neuroimaging, epigenetics, and developmental trajectories. She uses a One Health framework during the critical perinatal period. She then examines how the conditions that pregnant women are subjected to can lead to life long effects in their children.
“This recognition represents not just a personal milestone, but a testament to the collaborative nature of scientific research and the incredible support I’ve received from colleagues, students, and the institution throughout my career,” Professor Nomura said.
