Site Visit to C4 Therapeutics (GMS Students, Faculty, Staff only) – 3/13

C4 Therapeutics is a growing biotech company in the Boston Area. C4 Therapeutics approach is to use drugs to target disease-causing proteins for destruction. This breakthrough technology offers many advantages for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, while avoiding traditional drug resistance. On this site visit have the opportunity to tour the lab, have […]

Mentoring Circles Launch – apply by 3/18

BU’s BEST is relaunching Mentoring Circles this April! Being a mentee is for you if: 1) You are a Boston University postdoctoral fellow or are pursuing a graduate degree in the biomedical space, and 2) You are interested in fostering a supportive community around the professional development of other trainees in science. About Mentoring Circles […]

Beyond The Bench: The Role of Patient Advocacy In the Industry – 3/20

The pharmaceutical industry and academic research institutions are deeply invested in the discovery and development of new medicines and devices to address the growing needs of our society. More than ever, the voice of the patient and related patient advocacy groups have become crucial to these processes. During this talk, learn more about the role […]

All About in Renting in Boston – RSVP by 2/22

Good morning colleagues, Housing Resources is pleased to offer the All About Renting in Boston presentation. Planning to rent an apartment? Are you looking to move to a new apartment? Do you have landlord concerns? Have all your questions answered, from beginning a search to signing a lease. Presented by Steve Handler, Beacon Realty Properties […]

Career Panel Discussion: Science Careers in Industry – 2/27

Are you interested in learning more about careers as scientists in industry? Join us to hear more and meet with scientists: Dr. Kadryn Kadasia; Associate Scientist, Post-doctoral Fellow at Merck Dr. Jennifer Layne; Director, Medical Affairs at Insulet Dr. Melanie Mott; Clinical Writer at DynaMed Plus (EBSCO Information Services) Dr. Barbara Natke; Director, R&D Business […]

Rare Disease Day 2/27 – Amel Karaa, MD

  Please join the Boston University Genetic Counseling Program in welcoming speaker Amel Karaa, MD from Rare New England.  Dr. Karaa brings expertise in the realm of metabolic and other rare genetic conditions and is a leader in the field.  We will also hear from a patient affected with Barth syndrome. Date:  Wednesday, February 27th […]

Annual Postdoc Retreat – 2/28 & 3/1

Join fellow postdocs for two days of programming, tailored specifically for postdocs. This year’s retreat will include workshops on career planning tools, developing your network in Boston, and information about scholar visas. Day 1: Thursday, February 28, 2019 | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Photonics Colloquium Room, 9th floor – 8 Saint Mary’s Street, […]