Section Newsletter-October 2026
Hem Onc Section Newsletter-October 2026
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Congratulations to Tashia Prince-Lacombe for Earning Her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
It is my great pleasure to recognize Tashia Prince-Lacombe on the outstanding achievement of earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chamberlain University, graduating with Distinction. This remarkable accomplishment is a reflection of Tashia’s dedication to clinical excellence, leadership, education, and the continued advancement of APP practice. Her commitment to professional growth, excellence […]
Welcome Dr. Emily Mann to Our Hematology & Oncology Faculty as Medical Director of Cancer Genetics
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Emily Mann has signed on to join our Hematology & Oncology faculty beginning in August 2027! Emily will take on the role as Medical Director of Cancer Genetics. She will focus her clinical efforts on cutaneous oncology, cutaneous manifestation of malignancy, hematology, and high- risk genetics. We are […]
Welcome Dr. Karina Verma as Faculty to the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Karina Verma has signed on to join our Hematology & Oncology faculty, specializing in Breast Oncology, beginning in August 2027! We are especially excited that she will be remaining in the section and continuing her career with our team. Karina earned her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and […]
Congratulations to Christopher Heaphy, PhD, on Receiving a BMC and Department of Medicine Pilot Grant
Please join us in congratulating Christopher Heaphy, PhD, a recipient of this year’s BMC and Department of Medicine Pilot Grant. The program recognizes promising early-stage research and investigators whose innovative work has the potential to generate impactful data and position them for future funding. Dr. Heaphy’s project, “Defining Aging-Associated Stromal Niches Linked to Aggressive Prostate […]
Congratulations to Kim Vanuytsel, PhD, and Andrew Wilks, MD, MS on Receiving a BMC and Department of Medicine Pilot Grant!
Please join us in congratulating Kim Vanuytsel, PhD, and Andrew Wilks, MD, MS, recipients of this year’s BMC and Department of Medicine Pilot Grant. The program supports promising early-stage research and recognizes investigators whose innovative work has the potential to generate meaningful data and advance future research funding opportunities. Their project, “Optimizing Hematopoietic Stem Cell […]
Nellie Ferrara Receives BU Above and Beyond Staff Award
Please join us in congratulating Nellie Ferrara on receiving the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s Above and Beyond Staff Award! This well-deserved recognition reflects Nellie’s tremendous dedication to our section and her consistent willingness to go above and beyond to support our faculty, staff, and broader team. Nellie wears many hats, approaches […]
Congratulations to Meredith Halpin, MD, for receiving Excellence in Care Award and Induction into BUMG Clinical Excellence Society
Congratulations to Dr. Meredith Halpin for being selected for receiving the 2026 Excellence in Care Award. She was selected from an outstanding group of nominees that represented the best clinicians and clinical leaders from across the institution in recognition of her exceptional clinical expertise, particularly in managing the complex intersection of malignancy and aging, and […]