Dr. Joseph Mizgerd to Deliver 2020 University Lecture
From Cough to COVID: How Respiratory Infections Produce Problems and Our Bodies Fight Back, via Zoom on Nov. 17.
Month: October 2020
Dr. Thea James Receives Social Emergency Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award
The inaugural award named in her honor recognizes her leadership, contributions and accomplishments in incorporating social context into the structure and practice of emergency medicine.
PTSD Interacts with Klotho Gene, May Cause Premature Aging in the Brain
“This (research) can help to identify the populations at greatest risk so that targeted treatments can be matched to the individuals who need it most,” according to lead author Erika Wolf, PhD.
Field of Forensic Anthropology Lacks Diversity
Pathways for success for students and practitioners from diverse backgrounds need to be created.
11/14 Deadline for Funding Opportunities for Faculty Whose Grants Go Through BUSM
Please send nominations and applications for BUSM faculty with grants that go…
Angela C. Reffel, MHP, PA-C, Named October’s Distinguished Faculty of the Month
The nomination states, “she has been working relentlessly on securing rotations, supporting students, creating new hybrid & virtual rotations and creating new non-clinical electives, all while preparing for an accreditation site visit.”
Teresa Ivarson, MPH, Named October’s Distinguished Staff of the Month
The nomination states, “Teresa is an exemplar of professionalism!”
Gross Anatomy Lab Gets Facelift
Thanks to a generous gift by Andrew and Debbie Rosenthaler, BUSM’s Gross Anatomy Lab is getting a major facelift.
More Research Needed to Determine Safety of Hip and Knee Steroid Injections
Panel of experts recommends imaging be part of the decision making process. Watch Dr. Guermazi’s video.
Lack of Diversity Among Cardiovascular Health-care Professionals Continues
Cardiology is one of the least diverse of the physician specialties, which hampers innovation and excellence.