BUSM Study Reveals Potential Immune Benefits of Vitamin D Supplements in Healthy Individuals
Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows that improving vitamin D status by increasing its level in the blood could have a number of non-skeletal health benefits. The study, published online in PLOS ONE, reveals for the first time that improvement in the vitamin D status of healthy adults significantly impacts genes involved... More
BUSM Researchers Find Better Management Needed for Use of IVC Filters – BMC Institutes Protocol as a Result of Findings
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that the use of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters for the prevention and treatment of venous thrombotic events (VTE) may result in poor outcomes due to mechanical filter complications--largely due to low filter retrieval rates and inconsistent use of anticoagulants--and high rates of venous thromboembolism. More
Multicultural Week Activities March 18-22
Multicultural Week activities celebrate BMC’s diverse culture through art, food and entertainment. Activities throughout the week include live music in lobbies and ethnic foods from various nations for sale in the cafeterias. See the complete program book. Monday, March 18 Newton Lobby, Noon-1 p.m. Ulisses Ferreira (Latin music) Moakley Lobby, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Linda LaSalle Harpist Tuesday, March 19 Menino Lobby, Noon-1 p.m. Lance Martin... More
BUMC Goes Latin! Celebrate Multicultural Diversity with Students, Faculty, Staff, Patients and Musicians
On Sunday, April 7, the great variety and rhythmic wonders of Latin music will be highlighted on the BU Medical Campus. A concert featuring a select group of Berklee College of Music artists, the BUMC Band, and other guest musicians associated with the Medical Campus Arts Outreach Initiative will be performing. The program will review... More
BU Researchers, Nation’s Health Journalists Confer: Boston Conference to Target Strategies for Better Coverage
A number of BU faculty will have a rare opportunity this week to weigh in with the nation’s leading health care reporters on how the media can better cover the latest issues in their fields. From stem cell researchers to experts on caring for an aging population, BU scientists will feature prominently in a crucial... More
Office of Financial and Business Affairs Has Moved
The Office of Financial and Business Affairs has moved to Charles River Campus, 25 Buick St, third floor. There is no longer an office at Harrison Court. “We look forward to continuing to support the BU Medical Campus from our new location,” said Director, Financial and Business Affairs Hiram Rodriguez. Phone numbers will be changing, More
GSDM’s SNDA Hosts First Ever Impressions Day
On Saturday, March 2, 2013, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) Student National Dental Association (SNDA), American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) launched the first SNDA Impressions program in the School’s history. Impressions is a flagship event for SNDA chapters nationwide. The program encourages and educates pre-dental... More
BUSM Study Reveals B cells as Therapeutic Targets to Alter Obesity-Associated Inflammation and Type 2 Diabetes
New research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) reveals that B cells regulate obesity-associated inflammation and type 2 diabetes through two specific mechanisms. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, indicates the importance of continuing to explore B cells as a therapeutic target to treat these diseases. Barbara Nikolajczyk, PhD, More
BUSM Study Reveals Potential Target to Better Treat, Cure Anxiety Disorders
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have, for the first time, identified a specific group of cells in the brainstem whose activation during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is critical for the regulation of emotional memory processing. The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, could help lead to the development of effective... More
GSDM Grand Rounds Provides an Answer: “What do you do if you don’t know what to do?”
On Feb. 27, 2013, for the second in the series of Grand Rounds for the 2012–13 academic year, Patrick Moore DMD 13 presented a case that he took on during his 10-week externship rotation at Dental Health Works in Keene, New Hampshire. His preceptor was Dr. Stephen Hoffman. Professor of General Dentistry Dr. Carl McManama opened... More
