2026 Outstanding Student Achievement Award: Master’s Community Service Category
Yusra Yusuf MS in Genetic Counseling Yusuf matriculated into the MS in Genetic Counseling Program in 2024 and is preparing to graduate from the program in May 2026. During her time in the program, she centered her community service work on expanding access to and awareness of genetic counseling among underrepresented communities. “For me, patient […]
2026 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards: PhD Community Service Category
Cheyanne Frosti PhD in Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) Frosti matriculated into the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) in 2021 before joining the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. She successfully defended her dissertation in March 2026. Rather than a singular community service project, Frosti’s award recognizes her ongoing commitment […]
2026 Outstanding Student Achievement Award: Master’s Research Category
Sai Sankeerth Madakasira, MS MS in Clinical Research Madakasira matriculated into the Master of Science in Clinical Research Program in January 2024 and graduated in January 2026. Madakasira’s recognition with the Outstanding Student Achievement award stems from two projects that built on each other and shaped his research journey at BU. During the first project, […]
2026 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards: PhD Research Category
Meagan V. Lauber PhD in Computational Neuroscience Lauber matriculated into the Graduate Program for Neuroscience (GPN) in 2021 and successfully defended her dissertation in March 2026. During her time in GPN, her research revolved around using machine learning and artificial intelligence to study Alzheimer’s disease, with the goal of advancing precision medicine approaches. Lauber’s main […]
Congratulations to Our 2026 GMS Outstanding Student Achievement Award Winners!
Graduate Medical Sciences has awarded four high-achieving, graduating students with Outstanding Student Achievement Awards in the “Outstanding Research” and “Community Service” categories. The “Outstanding Research” Award recognizes achievement related to scientific impact, breakthroughs and intellectual contributions during a student’s time at GMS. The “Community Service” Award recognizes initiative and leadership related to service either in […]
GMS Student Spotlight: Rose Zhao
Rose Zhao is an MD/PhD candidate at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She is pursuing her PhD research in the lab of Neil Ganem, PhD, associate professor of pharmacology, physiology & biophysics and medicine. Her research focuses on understanding the causes and consequences of chromosomal instability in cancer cells. Rose grew up […]
GMS Student Spotlight: Riley Scherer ‘26
Riley Scherer is a second-year student in the Master of Science in Forensic Anthropology Program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. During her time at Graduate Medical Sciences, Riley has researched the taphonomic effects of sharks, studying how shark feeding activity could affect bones that are found in marine environments. Riley earned […]
GMS Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Abovich, ‘25
Jennifer Abovich is an August 2025 graduate of the Master of Science in Clinical Research program at Graduate Medical Sciences. Jennifer works at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, where she focuses on oncology early access programs providing investigational treatments to patients with unmet medical needs. Her time in the MSCR program provided her with additional training to pursue […]
Congratulations to Our 2025 Outstanding Student Achievement Award Winners!
Graduate Medical Sciences has awarded three high-achieving, graduating students with Outstanding Student Achievement Awards in the categories of “Community Service” and “Outstanding Research.” The “Outstanding Research” Award recognizes achievement related to scientific impact, breakthroughs and intellectual contributions during a student’s time at GMS. The “Community Service” Award recognizes initiative and leadership related to service either […]
2025 Outstanding Student Achievement Award: Master’s Community Service Category
Marine Chido Nimblette Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MAMS) Program Nimblette is a member of the MS in Medical Sciences graduating class of 2025. Since 2024, she has served as one of 38 mayor-appointed members of the SPARK Boston Council, where she advises Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on programs and policies that affect 20- […]