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Winter Spring 2025Boston University Medicine

Author: Lisa Brown

Alcy R. Torres, MD, Selected as Ecuador’s Physician of the Year

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The associate professor of pediatrics and neurology has been selected Physician of the Year for Scientific Achievements by the Ecuadorian Physicians College.

New BU Study Finds Tackle Football at Young Age Raises Risk for Brain Decline Later

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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.

Tagged: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE

Age of First Exposure to Tackle Football and Years Played Associated with Less White Matter in Brain  

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New finding suggests that future therapies should target white matter loss in former contact sport athletes.

Tagged: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE

What Now for Bruce Willis after Actor’s Recent Dementia Diagnosis?

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Neurologist Andrew Budson of the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center explains frontotemporal dementia and its connection to Hollywood star’s original aphasia diagnosis.

Laurie Craigen, PhD, Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for March

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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.”

Alyssa DiNicola Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for March

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The nomination states, “Alyssa always lifts up her teammates, mentees and program participants.”

Distinguished Alumni Speak at Rebecca Lee Crumpler Symposium

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Alumni reflect on Crumpler’s legacy, impact on their careers.

Review Article Strengthens Evidence that Repetitive Head Impacts Can Cause CTE

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According to the researchers, despite global efforts to find CTE in the absence of contact sport participation or RHI exposure, it appears to be extraordinarily rare, if it exists at all.

Preeclampsia Research Funded to Investigate Genetic Targets to Develop Potential Therapeutics

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Wendy Kuohung, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, received the  grant valued at nearly $100,000.

Submit an Abstract for McCahan Day

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Interested in educational innovations and scholarship? Submit an abstract or workshop proposal of ongoing or completed education projects for the 18th Annual McCahan Medical Education Day!

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