News & Events
Light, Physical Activity Reduces Brain Aging
Considerable evidence suggests that engaging in regular physical activity may prevent cognitive decline and dementia. More
AΩA Announces 2019 Faculty Fellow Selections
A formal induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 5 p.m. in Hiebert Lounge. More
Julie Palmer Named Karin Grunebaum Cancer Research Professor
The Grunebaum chair is intended to be cross-disciplinary, so that cancers of whatever type can be properly studied and hopefully eradicated. More
Framingham Heart Study Awarded $38 Million for Next Six Years
The contract will support examining elderly groups in hopes of better understanding the biology of aging and determinants of health and disease in older people, as well as examination of the younger generation after a couple of years. More
GMS Sponsors Successful Bio-Diversity Networking Event
The event allowed the BUSM community, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups, to network with industry professionals from across the city’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields. More
Toward Diagnosing CTE in Living People
A New England Journal of Medicine study found elevated amounts of abnormal tau protein in brain regions affected by CTE in a small group of living former NFL players with cognitive, mood and behavior symptoms. More
Toby Chai Appointed Chief, Chair of Urology
Dr. Chai will join BUSM and BMC on August 1, 2019. More
New Method for Evaluating Cancer Risk of Chemicals is Quick, Precise, Inexpensive
Researchers have generated one of the largest toxicogenomics datasets to date, and have made the data and results publicly accessible through a web portal. More
Researchers Determine How a Major Tumor Suppressor Pathway Becomes Deactivated
This discovery may allow for more effective cancer therapy in the future. More
HIV Infection Increases Risk of Death Associated with Depressive Symptoms
Understanding of barriers to and facilitators of effective screening and integration of depression treatment into HIV primary care is needed. More