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Medical Students Find Their Future in a Match Day Envelope
Annual ritual matching students with residency programs is a test of nerves with a payoff. More
Basic Science Review Results in New Names, Configurations of Some Departments
Updates will be needed for department, faculty and lab websites, University Bulletin, course descriptions, signage, CVs, publication submissions, etc. More
Early CTE Disease Process Mechanistically Different than what Occurs in Late Stages
Characterizing how early neurodegenerative disease processes are distinct from late-stage will help identify what is in play and what is lost as the disease advances. More
Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, Named First Vice President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
His role is the second in a four-year term of volunteer service during which he will serve as president of the AAOS in 2024-2025. More
Alcy R. Torres, MD, Selected as Ecuador’s Physician of the Year
The associate professor of pediatrics and neurology has been selected Physician of the Year for Scientific Achievements by the Ecuadorian Physicians College. More
New BU Study Finds Tackle Football at Young Age Raises Risk for Brain Decline Later
Researchers discover playing football for more than 11 years is tied to less white matter in the brain, could lead to poor impulse control and thinking problems. More
What Now for Bruce Willis after Actor’s Recent Dementia Diagnosis?
Neurologist Andrew Budson of the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center explains frontotemporal dementia and its connection to Hollywood star’s original aphasia diagnosis. More
Higher Levels of Perceived Racism Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Black Women
Structural racism is real — on the job, in educational circumstances and in interactions with the criminal justice system. More
Laurie Craigen, PhD, Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for March
The nomination states, “Dr. Craigen is a champion for her students! … she always helps others see the bigger picture or the smaller nugget of perspective.” More
Alyssa DiNicola Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for March
The nomination states, “Alyssa always lifts up her teammates, mentees and program participants.” More