Spotlights
Students, Faculty & Alumni
Spotlight on Students: Daniel Dworkis
Have you seen the amazing photography—all created by our own GMS students—displayed in the GMS office? If not, please stop by and enjoy these beautiful art works. One of the photographers is Daniel Dworkis, an MD/PhD student, who is not only passionate about science but balances his life with many activities such as photography, volunteering, etc. He sat down to share with us his perspectives on science, medicine, and the game rock, paper, scissors. Q:... More
Spotlight on Faculty: Dr. Stephen Brady
Dr. Stephen Brady, Director of the Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program in the Division of GMS, and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry is not only passionate about his work and career but intensely interested in engaging students in conversation whether in or outside of class. Dr. Brady would often give lectures without a single PowerPoint slide, yet all students become captivated by his knowledge and enthusiasm. Dr. Brady cherishes new challenges and experiences... More
Spotlight on Faculty: Dr. Jamie Mcknight
-Dr. Jamie Mcknight- For some people, a job is just a job, a place to sit and pass the day while they wait to go home. This is not the case for Dr. Jamie McKnight, Associate Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, who has been at Boston University since 1995. In fact, you could say BU has long been a part of Dr. McKnight’s family. His association with Boston University goes back twenty years, to when his... More
National Research Service Award (NRSA) Recipient
NRSA Recipient - Rebecca Benham - An essential aspect of conducting research and research training is funding. Young or budding scientists may vie for grants and awards to complete their predoctoral fellowship. One avenue for these scientists is the National Research Service Award (NRSA), an award dedicated to Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein who was an accomplished scientist in polio vaccine development and a recognized champion of research training. Rebecca (Becky) Benham, of Boston University School... More
Division Launches New Undergraduate Summer Research Program
GMS extends its congratulations and welcome to our 2010 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship students. BU/XU, a new summer research program created through a partnership with Xavier University, is now up and running. Ten undergraduate students from Xavier University and one student from the Emerging Caribbean Scientist program at the University of the Virgin Islands in st. Thomas were selected to join the GMS community for 10 weeks. BU/XU provides underrepresented college students with the opportunity to... More
Spotlight on Faculty: John H. Schwartz
Passionate scientist, breakthrough researcher and GMS faculty member John H. Schwartz, M.D. is now the Director of the renowned M.D./Ph.D. program. Dr. Schwartz’ enthusiasm for science has propelled him through a prolific career in the medical sciences field - with Boston University (BU) at its center. From his undergraduate degree in biology to his current position at GMS as a professor of medicine and member of the renal section at Boston University School of... More