Anti-obesity Medications Mitigate Weight Regain in Gastric Bypass Surgery Patients
The medications decrease cumulative weight regain by about 10 percent relative to nadir weight and reduce the odds of rapid weight gain after surgery.
Translational Research Hub at BU Gets $38.3 Million Renewal from NIH
BU’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (BU CTSI) aids junior investigators and bench-to-bedside research, including new coronavirus studies.
Lawreen Connors Named Charles J. Brown Research Professor in Amyloidosis
Dr. Connors focuses her basic science research on uncovering the protein and genetic determinants that underlie the formation of amyloid.
High Blood Pressure During and After Exercise May Be Markers for Disease Later in Life
This is one of few studies to examine the associations of midlife blood pressure responses to submaximal exercise with the risk of cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in later life.
A Loss for the Medical Campus—and the Boston Jazz Scene
Flutist Lance Martin remembered for his artistry, compassion.
African American and White Women Share Genes that Increase Breast Cancer Risk
They include the BRCA1, BRCA2 and PALB2 genes, each of which was associated with a more than seven-fold risk of breast cancer.
Challenges and Lessons from Remote Learning in GMS
Learn about the challenges and lessons that the transition to remote learning revealed to BUSM’s GMS faculty, who teach across the Medical Campus, in dental, medical and graduate courses.
Association Between Atherosclerosis and Changes in the Structure, Function of the Heart
Study finds healthy lifestyle may reduce this risk.
2020 BUMC Faculty Promotions to Professor Announced
Nine BUMC faculty members have been promoted to the rank of Professor. Congratulations! See the full list.
Celebrating Accomplishments: Congratulations GMS Class of 2020
Although commencement has been postponed, the GMS Class of 2020 made some virtual memories.