Dr. Sy Garte — Science & Faith

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Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry

City University of New York

1976

B.S. in Chemistry

City College of New York

1970

Professional Experience

Visiting Professor · 2016–Present

Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy — Rutgers University

Director, Division of Physiological & Pathological Sciences · 2009–2015

Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Interim Vice President for Research · 2014

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences — Bethesda, MD

Professor of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences & Director, Molecular Carcinogenesis Program · 2005–2009

Graduate School of Public Health / University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

Scientific Director · 1998–2009

Genetics Research Institute — Milan, Italy

Visiting Scientist · 1997–1998

Epidemiology Research Institute, University of Milan — Italy

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor · 1979–1997

Department of Environmental Medicine, New York University Medical Center

Assistant Professor 1979–1987 · Associate Professor 1987–1992 · Professor 1992–1997

Post-doctoral Trainee & Associate Research Scientist · 1975–1979

New York University Medical Center

Lecturer · 1970–1975

Department of Chemistry, City College of New York

Authored Books

Christian Apologetics

Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life Point to God

Tyndale House, 2025

Amazon #1 Bestseller — Science & Religion

Science and Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology

Kregel Publications, 2024

The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith

Kregel Publications, 2019

Bronze Forward Indies Award — Religious Nonfiction

WHERE WE STAND: A Surprising Look at the Real State of Our Planet

Amacom Press, 2007

Science Monographs

Molecular Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases

Wiley Press, London, 2008

Genetic Susceptibility to Cancer

Kluwer Press, Boston/Dordrecht, 1998

Molecular Environmental Biology

Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, FL, 1994

Academic & Research Footprint

215

Publications

h-Index

50+

Intl. Talks

Grant funding as Principal Investigator from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIEHS, American Cancer Society, American Chemistry Council, and the John Templeton Foundation. Over 50 invited international presentations (1987–2023) spanning evolutionary biology, molecular epidemiology, and Christian apologetics.

Distinguished Career Award in Biochemistry — Washington Academy of Sciences (2022)

Exceptional Service Award & Medal — Uniformed Services University (2014)

NIH Director's Award (2014)

Office of the Director Award, NIH (2013)

Above and Beyond Certificate of Appreciation — NIH Director (2009)

Editor-in-Chief — God and Nature magazine, ASA (2017–Present)

Fellow & Co-Chair, Program Committee — American Scientific Affiliation (2017–Present)

Commissioner — Environment Commission, City of Rockville (2017–2019)

Board of Advisors & Reviewer — John Templeton Foundation (2013–2016)

Consultant — BioLogos Foundation "Evolution and Christian Faith" Grants (2011–2012)