News & Events
Dr. David T. Felson Receives Arthritis Foundation Award
This is the second time he has received this distinguished award, which recognizes his immense contributions to the field of arthritis and in particular to osteoarthritis. More
Two Alumni Join BUSM Dean’s Advisory Board
Daniel Fishbein, MD (MED’85, CAS’85) and Patricia Williams, MD (MED’89, CAS’84) are the newest DAB members. More
Peptide is a Key Mediator in the Regulation of Compulsive Alcohol Drinking
Findings may open new avenues in the pharmacological treatment of alcohol use disorder which would target this system. More
Toffler Charitable Trust Gift to Enable Future-Focused Brain Science
The award will provide funding to researchers through an internal competition at BUSM. More
Racial/Ethnic Minorities Comprise a Surprisingly Small Portion of Patients Referred with AL Amyloidosis
There is a need for more awareness of this disease and access to treatments to reach marginalized communities. More
Liver Scarring Relatively Common Among Middle-Aged Adults
This condition is under-recognized and could lead to worsening liver disease, including liver cirrhosis and cancer. More
Matthew Ogrodnik Appointed Director, Joint BUMC/BMC Office of Human Research Affairs
Effective Dec. 24, 2020, Matt replaces Dr. John Ennever, who previously announced he would be stepping down. More
Megan Mariani Named November’s Distinguished Staff of the Month
The nomination states, “Everyone in the office knows they can always count on Megan.” More
Cullen Carter, MD, Named November’s Distinguished Faculty of the Month
The nomination states, “His dedication and commitment to crafting a useful, thoughtful, well-organized virtual curriculum was phenomenal.” More
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. More