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  • Awards & HonorsJacob Labonte, BS, and Michael Alosco, PhD, Honored by the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
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Author: Lisa Brown

2021 Perkins Award Winners Announced

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Congratulations to Ridiane Denis, BS, RN, MD, director of clinical research and operations at BU’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute, and Aline Hillman, MBA, administrative director of BUSM’s Pulmonary Center, two of the three Perkins Award winners!

Fadie Coleman, PhD, a 2021 Metcalf Winner

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The assistant professor of medical sciences and education and director of the Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences Program has received a 2021 Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching. Congratulations!

ATTR Amyloidosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from a Global Medical Roundtable

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The panel concluded that patients with ATTR amyloidosis who develop COVID-19 have a higher risk of mortality.

William Lehman, PhD, Appointed Chair ad interim of Physiology & Biophysics

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Dr. Lehman will succeed David Atkinson, PhD, who is stepping down as Chair at the end of June.

David Atkinson, PhD, Announces Plans to Step Down as Chair of Physiology & Biophysics

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He will continue to concentrate on his research program and teaching as a member of the faculty.

People with Familial Longevity Show Better Cognitive Aging

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They exhibit better cognitive performance at baseline and show slower decline in processing speed.

BUSM Adds St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center as New Teaching Hospital

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The agreement will bring more medical training and research opportunities for BU medical students and faculty.

Researchers Describe Rare Case of Heart Rhythm Problem in Newborn with Turner Syndrome

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Doctors treating babies born with Turner syndrome need to look for heart rhythm abnormalities, in addition to the usual heart problems of high blood pressure or left-sided structural heart defects.

Susan Norris Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for May

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The nomination states, “Susan is one of the most hardworking, understanding, and kind advocates for the medical students.”

Dr. Abdul Saied Calvino Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for May

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The Faculty Affairs Office is pleased to announce that Abdul Saied Calvino, MD, is the Distinguished Faculty of the Month for May. A member of the BUSM faculty since 2015, Dr. Calvino is an assistant professor of surgery at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. For the last 3.5 years, Dr. Calvino has served as […]

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