Michael Holick, MD, a professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at BUSM who has revolutionized the understanding of vitamin D and its role in disease prevention, received the $50,000 Linus Pauling Institute Prize for Health Research. The prize was presented at a biennial conference, Diet and Optimum Health, sponsored by the Linus Pauling Institute at […]
Thirty-one students graduated from Boston University School of Medicine’s (BUSM) CityLab Academy today. CityLab Academy is a free nine-month academic and laboratory skills training program for qualified high school graduates interested in pursuing a career and further education in biotechnology. Guest speakers at the ceremony included Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Karen Antman, MD, provost […]
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that among preteens, the use of photographs to measure ultraviolet (UV) exposure, could motivate them to improve sun protection practices and limit number of sunburns. These findings appear in the April 2009 issue of the Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association.
Although the number of people infected with H1N1 (swine) flu continues to climb, health officials in Massachusetts and elsewhere are worrying less about its virulence. Genetic and epidemiological data suggest that this strain of flu may be no more virulent than strains that surface every year.
Orthodontic clinic closed through May 8 A resident at Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine has been identified by Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) authorities as having a probable case of swine flu, also known as H1N1. The resident, who is recovering, felt sick on April 28 and was tested for the swine flu […]
On May 13 join Laurence Slutsker, MD, MPH, at the SPH Public Health Forum as he presents the talk “Malaria Elimination – Hype or Hope?” Dr. Slutsker is chief of the Malaria Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and clinical assistant professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He joined […]
Tyrone Crumble and Jesus Viera, members of BUMC’s Office of Facilities Management teamed up with members of the Blackstone/Franklin Square and Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Associations to spruce up parks bordering the Boston University Medical Campus. The effort is part of Boston Shines, the City of Boston’s bi-annual city-wide neighborhood cleanup program. Tyrone and John […]
The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Applied Professional Experience (APEX) program celebrated its 20th anniversary with a dinner on April 16. The night honored the efforts and dedication of the dental practitioners who serve as APEX mentors.
Boston Medical Center (BMC) was recognized for its achievement in implementing the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The GuidelinesSM (GWTG) for stroke care. BMC has received the GWTG gold Performance Achievement Award for stroke. This level of achievement shows BMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for stroke patients. […]
Researchers from BUSM New England Centenarian Study have noted specific personality traits associated with healthy aging and longevity amongst the children of centenarians. The work was conducted in collaboration with scientists from the National Institute on Aging. These findings currently appear on-line in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Previous research on siblings and […]