GMS Faculty Spotlight: Dennis Jones, PhD

Graduate Medical Sciences faculty member Dennis Jones, PhD, is an assistant professor of pathology & laboratory medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Research in Jones’ lab seeks to understand immune system suppression in breast cancers, with a focus on dysfunction of blood vessels in tumors. Jones recently received one of 11 […]

Where to See Holiday Lights and Performances This Season

There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than elaborate displays of glimmering holiday lights, so let’s get jolly over festive decor! We found gorgeous lights displays, tastefully decorated trees and more all around Boston and beyond. Get ready to drink in lights in town, or take a day trip to celebrate the […]

Grand Opening of the GMS Online Store

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Graduate Medical Sciences Online Store! The store offers GMS-branded items, such as fleeces, sweaters, caps and water bottles. Check out some of our offerings below, and click this link to start shopping.

Welcome to First-Generation College Celebration Week 2024!

Monday, Nov. 4, marks the beginning of Boston University’s 2024 First-Generation College Celebration Week, which recognizes the success and achievements of BU first-generation students across our campuses. Each year, BU, the Newbury Center and other offices mark the occasion with a week-long celebration program, full of events like workshops, social activities, seminars and networking opportunities. […]

Community Catalyst Center Halloween Social Brings 70+ Students for Pumpkin Painting and More

Over 70 students attended the Community Catalyst Center’s Halloween Social, hosted on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in L-401. The two-hour event brought attendees together for an evening of pumpkin and canvas painting, snacks and beverages, and Halloween spirit, complete with spooky tunes and decorations. Another highlight was the popcorn made by the GMS movie theater-style popcorn […]

Introducing the First GMS Cohort of American Cancer Society Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellows

This year, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine welcomed its first cohort of four scholars to its new American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training (ACS-DICR) Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellows Program. The two-year Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program aims to enhance diversity in the cancer research workforce by increasing the number of individuals […]

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers, Talks Transferable and Career-Relevant Skills

Graduate Medical Sciences was thrilled to welcome Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers, back to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 16, for “How to Evaluate, Build and Highlight Transferable and Career-Relevant Skills.” The 90-minute seminar and workshop was sponsored by the Community Catalyst Center and GMS Professional Development. Students from a wide variety of GMS programs, […]