Since 2008, the BU Clinical and Translational Science Institute (BU CTSI) has been supporting BU investigators with their translational research through a variety of services, resources and funding opportunities. To support an internal mechanism for pilot awards, the BU CTSI partners with the department of Medicine, BMC Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center, Center […]
On August 10, students and faculty filled a classroom to standing room only to listen to nine DMD 15 students and one DMD 14 student as they presented research conducted during their Applied Professional Experience (APEX) rotations. The APEX first-year research rotation is based on a five-day week. Students may either dedicate two days for […]
New pre-doctoral students marked the end of orientation on Friday, August 3, at the Professional Ceremony held at 670 Albany Street, where students recited the Oath of the Classes. This was the largest group of family and friends ever to attend GSDM’s Professional Ceremony. The event was joyous, with people cheering when their family members […]
TranSComm is sponsoring guided walking programs at the BU Medical Campus. Along with walking to improve health, these walks tap into the rich history of our neighborhood. Teaming with WalkBoston, TranSComm is offering five lunchtime walks: one in August, three in September and one in early October. The following will be offered: Medical History, Discover […]
In two lines they marched, the 164th entering class of BUSM, greeted by the smiles and clicking cameras of family and friends. With a white coat draped over their arm, they entered the tent raised for the White Coat Ceremony held Monday, August 6. The white coats signify the students’ entry into the profession of medicine.
Can the movie version be far behind? The DASH diet, developed in the 1990s and lauded last year as the best overall weight-reduction plan by U.S. News & World Report, is now in book form. Just published, The DASH Diet for Weight Loss (Free Press, 2012) could add to the arsenal of books aimed at […]
The National Dental Association (NDA) hosted its 2012 Annual National Convention at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, in Boca Raton, Florida July 20-24, 2012. For the first time, this year’s annual convention was held in conjunction with the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) and the Society of Indian American Dentists (SAID). The convention focused on […]
Watch the video in which James Galagan, NEIDL’s associate director of systems biology, describes his tuberculosis research and the importance of transparency in NEIDL’s work. Video by Donaldson Productions. Long a source of apprehension for some neighbors and community activists, the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) on the Boston University Medical Campus is working […]
SURP research interns, participants in a summer program sponsored by the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) in collaboration with basic science departments, presented the results of their research at a symposium August 2. Undergraduates accepted into the program are academically talented, traditionally underrepresented in the biomedical sciences, and are motivated toward pursuing graduate education […]
GSDM hosted the second annual Family Weekend, which culminated with the White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 7, for the DMD Class of 2014 and the AS Class of 2013. Students and their families enjoyed guided tours of the School during the day on Saturday and then gathered at the George Sherman Union at 775 Commonwealth Avenue for the Ceremony in the late afternoon. Nearly 700 people attended.