GMS Student Spotlight: Kelly Chen (MAMS ’24)
Kelly Chen is a second-year master's student in the Graduate Medical Sciences MS in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program. She is currently completing her MAMS thesis at the Division of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, under the direction of John Torous, MD, MBI. Chen works with the division's Digital Clinic, a program offering one-on-one, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy with a clinician that is augmented with a smartphone app. She is also involved with the Student Wellness Committee at GMS. Learn more about Chen below! To learn more about the Digital Clinic, click here. Tell me about your journey to... More
CReM Celebrates 10 Years as Leading Stem Cell Research Center
CReM Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Pioneering Center for Stem Cell Research Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine; October 13, 2023 The Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a foremost center for stem cell research. The CReM is a joint effort between Boston University and Boston Medical Center that includes nine principal investigators covering various aspects of developmental biology, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Read the full story and learn more about the CReM here.
GMS Alumni Spotlight: Alina Bazarian (MAMS ’16)
Alina Bazarian is a 2016 graduate of the Boston University Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program, one of the oldest Special Master’s Programs (SMPs) in the United States. Alina completed medical school in 2023 as part of the inaugural class of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and recently began her residency as part of the inaugural Family Medicine Residency Program cohort at Albany Medical Center - Saratoga Hospital. Alina is a first-generation bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduate, the first physician in her family and the daughter of immigrants – identities which have shaped her as a student... More
BU Alum Drew Weissman (CAMED’87, GRS’87, Hon’23) Wins 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine
BU Alum Drew Weissman Wins 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for Breakthrough mRNA Technology that led to COVID Vaccines Bostonia; October 2, 2023 Drew Weissman (CAMED '87, GRS '87, Hon'23), alongside his research collaborator, Katalin Karikó, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in pioneering the technology behind the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Weissman earned both an MD and PhD from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, studying microbiology and immunology. Read the full story from Bostonia here.
Announcing Our New GMS Graphic Design!
To: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Community From: C. James McKnight, PhD, Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Medical Sciences Date: Sept. 27, 2023 Subject: Announcing Our New GMS Graphic Design Dear Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Community, We are excited to unveil a new graphic design element for Graduate Medical Sciences. This element is the culmination of several months of work and partnership between GMS leadership, GMS Marketing & Communications and the larger Boston University Marketing & Communications team. The new element includes the tagline “Make A Difference,” which GMS has used previously. We believe that creating and using a dedicated graphic element including... More
C3 Gear-Up Week Brings Community Building Events to First Month of Class
The Community Catalyst Center marked the beginning of the fall semester with “Gear-Up Week,” hosted from Sept. 11 to 15. Throughout the week, five different events gave students the opportunity to build their on-campus community, pick up some C3 swag and food and learn tips and tricks to succeed academically and personally during their time at GMS. Learn more about the week’s events below: Sip N’ Study Raffle Students had the chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card or a Peet’s Coffee gift card on the first day of Gear-Up Week. Throughout the morning and into the early afternoon, students stopped by L-306... More
GMS PhD Spotlight: Stamatios Liapis ‘24
Stamatios Liapis is a January 2024 Computational Neuroscience PhD graduate through the Graduate Program for Neuroscience at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He is the co-founder of Enlaye, a cloud-based deep-collaboration contract platform that streamlines the writing, editing, negotiation, and collaboration phases of contracts. Liapis and his team won first place and $20,000 in the 2023 BU New Venture Competition through the BUild Lab. He successfully defended his thesis in August 2023. Tell me about your journey to Boston University. Are you from the area? I’m originally from the D.C. area, but right after I turned six, my parents... More
Welcome Back BBQ Brings GMS and SPH Students Together for Food and Fun
This year's Welcome Back BBQ brought new and returning Graduate Medical Sciences and School of Public Health students to Talbot Green for fun with peers, lawn games, music, and Southern comfort food catered by Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen. Check out a slideshow from the BBQ above! Click here for a full calendar of GMS events happening this semester.
Welcome to Fall 2023 at Graduate Medical Sciences!
Welcome to Fall 2023 at Graduate Medical Sciences! This semester, we are welcoming 459 new students to GMS, including 408 master’s students and 51 PhD students. These students represent 16 master’s programs and six PhD programs. The cohort comes from 17 different countries and 40 states. They attended 215 undergraduate institutions. This semester’s new students received a warm welcome to GMS at Fall 2023 Orientation on Friday, Sept. 1. Throughout the day, the students heard from several members of the GMS, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and greater Boston University community, including Associate Provost and Dean of GMS C. James McKnight, PhD, and BU... More
Launch of SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone)
To: Boston University Faculty & Staff From: Kelly Nee, Chief Safety, Security & Preparedness Officer Date: August 24, 2023 Subject: Launch of SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone) I am pleased to announce the launch of SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone). SAFE is an on-demand informational video and training to inform the BU community about the comprehensive support provided by the Boston University Police Department (BUPD) in the event of an active threat. It also aims to empower the community with tips and resources to keep themselves and each other prepared and as safe as possible. These videos are intended to augment our already extensive planning and training... More