Congratulations to Jarred Mondoñedo, MD/PhD
Congratulations to Jarred Mondoñedo, MD/PhD on his first-author publication in PLOS Computational Biology, Predicting Structure-Function Relations and Survival following Surgical and Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Treatment of Emphysema. Boston University researchers Béla Suki (left) and Jarred Mondoñedo have developed a computer model of emphysema that could help predict patient survival and quality of life following treatment. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
12th Annual John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day
GMS Commencement 2017
The 2017 GMS Masters Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, May 19th at 9AM in the Track & Tennis Center and the MD & Ph.D Commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 18th at 2pm in Agganis Arena. Detailed Commencement information may be found here.
Crime Prevention and Campus Safety Notice
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Savings Time for 2016 resulting in fewer hours of daylight. At this time each year the Public Safety Department reminds the BU Medical Campus (BUMC) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) community about safety awareness. It's important to recognize that personal safety and security are the shared responsibility of everyone. By following some simple, yet effective, practices you can decrease the likelihood of being victimized. As always, the Public Safety Department urges you to take precautions to protect your personal and BUMC/BMC property. Remember if you "See Something, Say Something..." The following safety tips can... More
Bike Racks Installed at Conte (K) Building
Two racks able to accommodate 16-20 bikes were added in front of the Conte Building (K) at 71 E. Concord St. next to the structure that supports the bridge from the Instructional Building (L) Annex. Cyclists may request direct access into the Conte building for six months at the TranSComm Office. If you have any questions, please contact TranSComm at 617-638-7473.
Fall 2016 Orientation: Welcome Incoming Students!
Congratulations to our incoming students beginning their GMS journey this Friday, September 2, 2016 at Orientation. Orientation information was sent out to all incoming students and can also be viewed on the Fall 2016 Orientation webpage. Please contact Samantha Straitz (sstraitz@bu.edu) with any questions regarding Orientation. We look forward to meeting you on Friday!
GSDM Film Club Presents: Sidewalls (August 23rd)
Applying for Federal Fellowships
Federal STEM Graduate Seminar Series -- How to Successfully Apply for Federal Fellowships Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm WebEx (Registration required): https://nsfevents.webex.com/nsfevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecd623efac41b57aefc37c1f19a6477a3 Event Password: 8sHU24T@ We welcome you to join a virtual information session on applying for federal fellowships that will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1pm ET. During this 1.5 hour session, our panelists, who represent several different agencies, will be sharing tips and advice on how to successfully apply for federal fellowships and traineeships. There will be time for Q&A following the panelist presentations. Our panelists include: * Pamela Hudson-Veenbaas, Smithsonian Institution (SI) * Carolyn Knowles, National Aeronautics and Space Administration... More
Mentoring the Mentor Sessions
Registration Deadline: September 9, 2016 Five Mentoring the Mentor Sessions: Training for Clinical and Translational Researchers This is a sophisticated interactive training program that uses case studies developed and vetted with other CTSI groups around the country. All mentoring research faculty should take advantage of this rare training opportunity. This is a great opportunity to interact with and learn from colleagues in other disciplines. A certificate will be supplied to include in your training grant applications. 5 Sessions are held Wednesdays late Fall Noon-1:30PM Lunch will be served Please click here for more information. For questions, please contact stomlin@bu.edu
MISO Tapas and Salsa Social (August 22nd)
Date: Monday, August 22, 2016 Time: 6:00PM Location: Tapas at Estragon (700 Harrison Ave.) followed by salsa dancing at Blackstone Community Center (50 W. Brookline St.) Join the Minority and International Scientists Organization (MISO) for tapas and salsa dancing! This event will start off at Estragon at 6 pm, followed by dancing at the Blackstone Community Center. All are welcome! Please email at miso@bu.edu us to let us know you're joining!