News & Events
Medical Ethics in the Shadow of the Holocaust: The Nazi Doctors, Racial Hygiene, Murder and Genocide
Jan. 20 lecture given by Michael Grodin, MD, is open to students, faculty and staff. More
Shared Molecular Response to Tobacco Smoke and Indoor Air Pollution
Exposure to certain household air pollutants may cause some of the same molecular changes as smoking cigarettes. More
Researchers Discover Novel Factor in Parkinson’s Disease
May lead to better understanding of disease, early diagnosis and therapeutic development. More
Jan. 19 Deadline: Alan Alda’s ‘Flame Challenge’ for 2016 – What is Sound?
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. More
Reknowned Surgeon Offers Insight to Address Patient Mortality
The four time New York Times best-selling author was the featured speaker at BUSM’s Department of Medicine’s Grand Rounds. More
Epigenetic Regulation of Metastatic Breast Cancer Progression Could Guide Prognosis and Future Therapies
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. More
New Deans in Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
Three faculty members have been appointed as Assistant Deans. More
New Case Report of CTE in 25-year-old Former Football Player
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. More
Wolozin Wins Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Discovery Award
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. More
McKee Named 2016 Spivack Distinguished Scholar in the Neurosciences
McKee’s research has significantly increased our understanding of sports- and military-related concussions and traumatic brain injury. More