Exposure to certain household air pollutants may cause some of the same molecular changes as smoking cigarettes.
May lead to better understanding of disease, early diagnosis and therapeutic development.
The Office of Enrichment is currently soliciting research experiences for medical students for summer 2016. The Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP) introduces first-year students to the principles of research and provides a mentorship experience with a BUMC faculty member. Student applications are due March 21, 2016. Each scholarship is $2750 (for eight weeks of […]
How would you explain, “What is sound?” to an 11-year-old? Scientists, physicians and medical students are encouraged to participate in the 2016 Flame Challenge, It offers a $1,000 cash prize for those who can explain complex science in a way that will awaken the interest of thousands of 11-year-olds.
The four time New York Times best-selling author was the featured speaker at BUSM’s Department of Medicine’s Grand Rounds.
Researchers identified a gene called serum deprivation response (SDPR) and the mechanisms by which this gene is down-regulated, or silenced, in breast cancer cells promoting tumor spread.
Three faculty members have been appointed as Assistant Deans.
This report has important implications as it may increase the early recognition, management, and prevention of CTE in individuals who engage in contact sports and in veterans.
One of six researchers awarded a two-year, $500,000 award in Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Discovery Research by the Edward N. & Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation.
McKee’s research has significantly increased our understanding of sports- and military-related concussions and traumatic brain injury.