Stony Brook Scientist, Education Administrator Honored by Town of Brookhaven

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Stony Brook Scientist, Education Administrator Honored by Town of Brookhaven
Awards ceremony recognizes women who are leaders and excel in their field




Stony Brook University’s Dr. Marie Badalamente (front row seated, 4th from left) and Cathrine Duffy (back row, 5th from left) assemble with other honorees and Town of Brookhaven leadership during the
30th Annual Women’s Recognition Night.


Stony Brook, N.Y., April 5, 2016 – Two Stony Brook University professionals received the highest honor by the Town of Brookhaven Office of Women’s Services during its 30th Annual Women’s Recognition Night. Marie A. Badalamente, PhD, a Professor in the School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics, and Cathrine Duffy, MA, Associate Director of Student Support, were among those women recognized for their excellence and leadership in their professions.
Each year in celebration of National Women’s History Month, the town honors the accomplishments of outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Brookhaven based on a variety of endeavors ranging in a variety of fields, such as education, medicine, law, performing arts, government and community service.
This year, Dr. Badalamente was selected as the winner in the Science category. Dr. Badalamente and colleagues in her department discovered a new treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture, a crippling hand condition that affects millions worldwide. The discovery led to the first non-surgical FDA-approved treatment of the condition. She and colleagues have taught other professionals worldwide how to administer the treatment. Their discovery of this injection treatment, which is based on breaking up excess collagen, also led to the creation of the Dupuytren’s Institute at Stony Brook.
Dr. Badalamente ‘s research with collagenase is also leading to a new treatment for frozen shoulder and a way to effectively diminish cellulite.
Duffy was chosen as the winner for the Education Administration category. She provides support and outreach to ...

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