Spotlights
Students, Faculty & Alumni
Spotlight on Faculty: Dr. Joseph Zaia
Among the many great researchers at BUSM, Dr. Joseph Zaia, Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, is here to offer some insight on the trials and rewards of being an advisor, educator, and scientist in the modern world. Q. What is the best part of being a professor and scientist at BUSM? As for being a scientist, I enjoy having a unique and universal language, the language of science. It transcends individuals and native languages. More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Henderson
Many of us imagine our professors growing up playing with chemistry sets in the garage or assuming that they have no social skills unless you want to talk about their research. Dr. Andrew Henderson thinks these stereotypes are not fair and not only did he not have a chemistry set, he would argue the social part of science such as interactions with students and colleagues has helped him become a creative and innovative scientist. Q: Can... More
Spotlight on Students: Crystal Oechsle
Fighting crime can start from GMS! Often, the most influential information in a court case is built from the evidence obtained at the crime scene and processed in the lab. With all the terrible crimes that can be committed, it is comforting to know there are individuals like Crystal working to gather and analyze essential evidence that identify suspects. Not only has she been practicing forensics at the State Police DNA Unit, but she has... More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tara Moore
Establishing a graduate program is not a simple or easy task. It requires a leader who can organize, plan, and, even more, motivate others. Dr. Tara Moore is such a leader who established not one but two graduate programs: M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Science and M.S. in Forensic Anthropology. It is credit to Dr. Moore’s commitment to graduate education that led to two excellent masters programs at the Boston University School of Medicine campus. Q: What... More
Spotlight on Students: Conor Smith
Do you know what it is like to present a poster at a conference with over 30,000 attendees? Conor Smith, a graduate student in GMS, presented a poster at the Society for Neuroscience meeting where attendees came from all over the world. He was able to attend the meeting with the help from a travel grant from the GMS office and he sat down to share this exciting experience with all of us. Q: You recently... More
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