Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD, and Karin Schon, PhD, selected as Assistant Deans for Diversity & Inclusion
Congratulations to GMS faculty Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD and Karin Schon, PhD, both selected as Assistant Deans for Diversity & Inclusion at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine! They will serve in their roles alongside Alexis Ramirez, MD, and Ebonie Woolcock, MD. Read the full message from Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion Angelique Harris, PhD, […]
Cheers to a Successful Fall 2022 Semester at GMS!
To the GMS Community: Congratulations on closing out yet another successful semester at GMS! It has been a busy few months of classes, campus events, research and activities, and we have been thrilled to share it all with you. GMS truly thrives on the hard work, dedication and collegiality of each member of this special […]
Student Spotlight: Natalia Lopez (MSCR ’23)
Natalia Lopez is a student in the Graduate Medical Sciences Masters in Clinical Research program. She also works full-time as a Senior Clinical Trial Manager for Moderna, where she manages a global Phase I oncology trial. Natalia graduated from Boston University Sargent College with a BS in Health Science in 2014 and will graduate from […]
Volunteering Opportunities in and Around Boston This Season
Throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season, there are thousands of people in need throughout the Greater Boston area. Many organizations exist in and around the city that are critical to meeting these needs, and many of them are accepting volunteers. Below is a list of organizations accepting help that you can volunteer […]
“‘Tis the Season to Mingle” Brings GMS Cheer to the End of the Semester
GMS students, faculty and staff celebrated the fast-approaching end of the semester at the 2022 ‘Tis the Season to Mingle mixer event, hosted on Thursday, Dec. 1 in the newly renovated L-405 space. Co-sponsored by the Community Catalyst Center and GMS Student Affairs, the mixer brought the GMS community together for an evening of holiday […]
Where to See Holiday Lights and Holiday Performances in Boston
As the Holiday Season is approaching, more and more lights are starting to illuminate the city, and many of the city’s leading performing arts organizations are serving up an array of festive performances. Here are some of the best spots to visit with friends or family that are sure to get you in the holiday […]
Message from Associate Provost C. James McKnight on Colorado Shooting
Dear GMS Community, Graduate Medical Sciences and the Community Catalyst Center stand with our LGBTQIA+ community following the horrific attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday. We are committed to creating and supporting safe and affirming spaces for all students, faculty and staff at GMS and beyond. We recognize that this […]
GMS Travels to Anaheim, CA, for ABRCMS Conference
Graduate Medical Sciences was thrilled to send several representatives to the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), held from Nov. 9 through 12 in Anaheim, CA. For 20 years, ABCRMS has been a leading conference for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Attending students had the chance to view research presentations, […]
Student Spotlight: Jhonatan Henao Vasquez
Jhonatan Henao Vasquez is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Translational Medicine (MTM). Henao Vasquez entered Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). He currently works in the Pulmonary Center, researching MIWI2 positive multi-ciliated cells. Fourth-year PhD candidate Jhonatan Henao Vasquez is keeping his […]
Happy First-Generation College Celebration Week!
Tuesday, Nov. 8 marked National First-Generation College Celebration Day, a day to celebrate the success and achievements of first-generation students across the United States. Boston University and the Newbury Center have marked the occasion with a week-long celebration program, full of events like workshops, social activities, seminars and networking opportunities. You can access a full list […]