Author: Lisa Brown

GSDM Professor Kukuruzinska Elected Co-Vice Chair for 2011 Gordon Research Conference

Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine Professor  Maria Kukuruzinska, PhD, recently served as Session Leader at the Gordon Research Conference on Salivary Glands & Exocrine Secretion held February 8-13 in Galveston, Texas. During the conference she was also elected Co-Vice Chair of the newly renamed 2011 Gordon Conference on Salivary Glands & Exocrine Biology, […]

Healthcare Emergency Management Open House: Earn a Master's Degree

Are You Prepared? Boston University’s new Masters degree program in Healthcare Emergency Management (HEM) is training first responders in public health, public safety and the medical field with new skills and knowledge to be ready for the next crisis.  Attend an open house on Thursday, February 26, 5-7pm; Friday, February 27, 5-7pm; Saturday, February 28, […]

First Year DMD Students Make a Difference in the Community

The Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) added service learning to the first year DMD curriculum this year as part of the Introduction to Dental Practice course. The service program brought BUGSDM students to local schools where they taught oral health education, observed sealant placement in a school setting using portable dental equipment, […]

Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy Announces New Findings Linking Football and Progressive Brain Damage

Four 88 Plan Members Will Donate Brains Upon Death Leading medical experts at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) reported today that nine-year NFL veteran, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Tom McHale was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by head […]

Genome Science Institute Seeks Grant Applications

The Genome Science Institute is pleased to announce the availability of 1-2 seed grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 for one year each to enhance genetics and genomics research at Boston University. This Request for Applications (RFA) is open to all BU faculty at the Medical or Charles River campuses. The deadline for applications is March […]

BUGSDM Professor Carl McManama Named Clinician of the Year

Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Professor Dr. Carl McManama was named Clinician of the Year by the Massachusetts Dental Society in collaboration with dental societies from the other New England states during an award ceremony at Yankee Dental Congress 34 (YDC). The Clinician of the Year Award is given to an individual […]

Evolution Revolution: Back to the Future with Darwin

What if Darwin had access to the tools of biotechnology? How might he gather evidence to deepen his emerging view of descent with modification? Join CityLab for a dynamic laboratory experience that puts YOU in the lab using current molecular techniques to gather evidence. See if the data will deepen your understanding or perhaps raise […]