Dean, Preclinical SciencesAssociate Professor, Preclinical SciencesDirector of ResearchNew York College of Podiatric Medicine
Contact
- echusid2@touro.edu
- 212-410-8127
- 53 East 124th Street, New York, NY 10035
Education
- PhD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- BS, University of Mount Saint Vincent
Research
Dr. Chusid has spent more than 20 years in clinical research, first at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where she supervised the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit (ACTG), and for the past 20 years working with podiatric doctors and students to train in clinical research.
Publications
- Infortuna C, Gualano F, Freedberg D, et. al. "Motor Cortex Response to Pleasant Odor Perception and Imagery: The Differential Role of Personality Dimensions and Imagery Ability." Frontiers in human neuroscience, 16(), (2022) 943469. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.943469
- Infortuna C, Mineo L, Buffer S, et. al. "Acute social and somatic stress alters cortical metaplasticity probed with non-invasive brain stimulation in humans." International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology, 170(), (2021) 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2021.09.004
- Infortuna C, Gratteri F, Benotakeia A, et. al. "Exploring the Gender Difference and Predictors of Perceived Stress among Students Enrolled in Different Medical Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study." International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(18), (2020) . doi: 10.3390/ijerph17186647
- Fung J, Sherman A, Stachura S, et. al. "Nonoperative Management of Hallux Limitus Using a Novel Forefoot Orthosis." The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 59(6), (2020) 1192-1196. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.11.008
- Infortuna C, Silvestro S, Crenshaw K, et. al. "Affective Temperament Traits and Age-Predicted Recreational Cannabis Use in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study." International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(13), (2020) . doi: 10.3390/ijerph17134836
- Chusid ED, Eckles RA, Swartz MH, et. al. "New York College of Podiatric Medicine (107 Years of Innovation)." Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 108(6), (2018) 558-559. doi: 10.7547/8750-7315-108.6.558
- Concerto C, Infortuna C, Muscatello MRA, et. al. "Exploring the effect of adaptogenic Rhodiola Rosea extract on neuroplasticity in humans." Complementary therapies in medicine, 41(), (2018) 141-146. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.09.013
Professional Service
- Member & past Chairperson, Council of Faculties of the Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
- Past Chair, Histology Working Group to develop histology course objectives for students of Podiatric Medicine
- Member, working group for updating and editing histology course objectives
Teaching Responsibilities
- Preclinical histology course director