Assistant Professor

Email: ab1288@hunter.cuny.edu

Telephone: 212-481-8890

Office: Brookdale Campus, W816

Aliza Ben-Zacharia is an assistant professor at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing at Hunter College, City University of New York. Aliza has a passion for gaining a greater understanding and working toward improving the care of patients with neurological diseases. She has worked as an adult-acute nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist and a staff nurse. She has been the past president of the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) and the associate director of the Center for Nursing Research and Innovation at Mount Sinai Hospital.

As a researcher, Aliza recognizes the talent and skillset required to leverage science to inform public policy and improve clinical practice. Aliza's current research interests involve technology use in neurology, palliative care in neurology, and the impact of environmental factors such as BMI on the progression of multiple sclerosis and on cognitive function and brain volume in patients with MS.

Education

PhD, Nursing Science, New York University, 2020

MS, Nutrition, Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University, 2014

DNP, Nursing Education, Case Western Reserve University, 2010

Advanced Certificate, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Columbia University, 1997

MS, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Hunter College, CUNY, 1992

BSN, Nursing Science, Hebrew University Hadassah Jerusalem, Israel, 1983

Honors and Awards

Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Washington DC, 2019

Cullman Family Award for Excellence in Physician/Patient Communication, Mount Sinai Hospital, 2017 - Honors physicians and advanced practice providers who rank in the top 1% nationally in provider communication as measured by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CG-CAHPS patient experience survey.

Member, The New York Academy of Medicine, NY, 2017

President Elect & President, The International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN), 2016

Research Award, The International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN), 2015

Hall of Fame Award, Health Care Professional Volunteer Award, The National MS Society, 2009

Professional Education Award, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), NYC Chapter, NY, 2007

Volunteer Award of Excellence: In recognition of exemplary services in the fight against MS, The National MS Society (NMSS), Mid-Jersey Chapter, NJ, 2004

Recognition of Excellence Service Award: In recognition of outstanding contributions to Mount Sinai Hospital; and in appreciation for continuous excellence in leadership, compassion, and work behavior. The Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, 2002

Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honor Society of Nursing, 1995

Divisional Award for Rehabilitation expertise and for unique ability to consistently balance clinical/technical expertise with sincere compassion and a sense of humor. Award in excellence and skill performance in rehabilitation, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, 1994

Research Areas

Grants and Publications