Spotlight Interview: Dr. Kip Thomas
Dr. Kevin "Kip" Thomas is the Principal Investigator for the Laboratory for Human Neurobiology, as well as the Program Director for both the Master’s of Science in Bioimaging and Healthcare Emergency Management Degree Programs. He spoke with us about the newly installed 3 Tesla Philips Ingenia Elition MRI at the... More
Voting & Election Well-Being
November 3rd is fast approaching, and Graduate Medical Sciences wants to make sure you are all set to vote. After all, every vote counts. The first step, if you haven’t yet, is to register to vote. You can easily check your registration status at Vote.org - it only takes two... More
GMS Scientists Discover COVID-19 Lung Inflammation Pathway
Scientists, including GMS faculty, at NEIDL and CReM have uncovered how COVID-19 triggers severe lung inflammation. Their research points to the body's NFkB signaling pathway as the driver of this response. In discovering this, they are opening the door to therapeutic research that could reduce inflammation before it becomes deadly. More
BU’s Cultural Guide
Boston University's Office of Diversity & Inclusion has created an online resource called The Curated, Crowd-Sourced, Cultural Guide to Boston. This guide is part of an effort to share Boston’s cultural and community resources with current and prospective BU community members. We’ve been querying all the folks we know—nearly 35,000 students... More
9/16/2020 Email From GMS Associate Provost (to Students)
To: GMS Students From: Deborah Stearns-Kurosawa, PhD, GMS Associate Provost and Associate Dean ad interim Date: September 16, 2020 RE: Testing and Symptom Monitoring Compliance Dear GMS Students, We have entered the fall 2020 semester with the LfA hybrid education model and layers of requirements designed to keep us as safe as possible. The testing... More
10/14 – Courageous Conversations
Students-only event. Date: October 14th, 2020 Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST Register here: tinyurl.com/busmcourageousconversations/
9/26 – WPDC Book Club
This book club is a space where members can discuss literature that speaks to the diverse experiences of women building careers in science. At our first meeting, we will be discussing Part 1 of Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren. Date: September 26th, 2020 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST RSVP here to attend!
9/24 – MISO Meet & Greet
Come chat with your fellow GMS peers from across a range of different programs and meet the MISO executive board officers! Date: 9/24 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST via Zoom, To register, email miso@bu.edu for the Zoom link
9/23 – Introduction to SciVal, Bibliometrics Database
There is growing impetus throughout higher education to incorporate data into decision making. One focus is the growing availability of bibliometrics, or the collection and analysis of data about books, articles, and other publications. SciVal, one of the leading sources of bibliometric data for academic institutions, is available for free to all BU faculty... More
9/16 – GMSSO Welcome Back Yoga
GMSSO welcomes back students with a a group Yoga practice led by a certified Yoga instructor on September 16th from 6-7 pm EST via Zoom. This is an opportunity to make connections and enjoy a great class while students come together from all programs to unpack the start of classes Date:... More
10/6/2020 – Allyship in the Scientific Enterprise: Performance or Progress?
Tuesday, October 6th from 1-2:30 PM GMS partnered with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for a discussion on “Allyship in the Scientific Enterprise: Performance or Progress?”. This event was a virtual panel discussion with nationally recognized faculty engaged in both STEM and diversity, equity &... More
SHS BUMC Flu Clinic: 9/21-9/25
SHS flu clinics on Talbot Green 9am-3pm September 21 through September 25th. Make an appointment through Patient Connect. SHS BUMC Flu Clinic Flyer 2020
Walk-in Office Hours at Student Financial Services
GMS Community, We are offering walk-in hours, every Tuesday between 9 am and 12:30 pm so that you can stop by and ask any questions that you may have. Please note: the walk-ins are limited to 20 minutes per students. Please see link below. Please let me know if you have any... More
GMS Associate Dean Dr. Stearns-Kurosawa Welcomes Students Back
Welcome to new GMS students and Welcome Back to those returning to campus and classes. It is a pleasure to see familiar faces again and meet new ones, both virtual and in-person. This semester those of us in class are linked to some of you remotely-- across cities, across the... More
COVID-19 Testing Frequency for GMS Students
Balancing Your Academic, Professional, and Personal Priorities during LfA
Friday, September 11, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM This workshop will equip you with the strategies you need to thrive as a Master’s student during Learn from Anywhere. We will discuss how hybrid and remote learning platforms provide new, accessible pathways for learning and new opportunities for broadened engagement with course content. More
GMS Pathology Students Help With COVID-19 Research
During the 2020 SARS CoV-2 pandemic Pathology & Laboratory Sciences graduate students past and present stepped up to support the department in a major way. Manisha Cole (GMS 2021) and recent graduates Kyle de la Cena (GMS 2020), Carolina Lyon de Ana (MS 2017, PhD candidate) and Morgan Thompson (2017) were instrumental in setting up and supporting... More
GMS-Wide Welcome Back Town Hall
Register here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3gZGjEc
WPDC Book Club
This book club is a space where members can discuss literature that speaks to the diverse experiences of women building careers in science. At our first meeting, we will be discussing Part 1 of Lab Girl, by Hope Jahren. Register here to reserve your spot today!
9/23 – Dr. Lilian Cheung | SheInspires Lunch Series
The Women's Professional Development Committee hosts monthly networking lunches with guest speakers from a variety of careers. This month, we will be hosting Dr. Lilian Cheung, D.Sc., R.D. from Harvard's SPH. Dr. Lilian Cheung is a lecturer and the Director of Health Promotion & Communication at the Harvard School of Public... More
Dear Incoming GMS Students, As part of the orientation programming on August 31st, we are holding two scheduled Resource Fair sessions. These two sessions will be identical in their content to accommodate your schedule throughout the day. The first session will be held from 2:00pm EST – 3:00pm EST, and the second... More
BUMC Toastmasters Virtual Open House
Overcome your fear of speaking in a friendly, supportive atmosphere! Learn to: Organize your thoughts Think on your feet Develop meeting skills Build confidence Increase your vocabulary Practice leadership skills Speak with clarity and fluency Provide and receive feedback Visit our VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE Meeting! Have fun and warm up with us... More
Dr. Caroline Apovian | SheInspires Series
Dr. Apovian is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine. She is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on Nutrition, Metabolism and Obesity Medicine and has been in the field of Obesity and Nutrition for nearly three... More
Fifteen STaRS Share Their Summer Research
The Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS) Program concluded its 10-week research experience with a virtual symposium held Aug. 6. Overseen here within Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS), the STaRS Program is funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the NIH. It has trained 150 scholars and received more... More
Free Movie Viewing | “Picture A Scientist”
“Picture A Scientist” In honor of Women’s Equality Day today, which commemorates women’s right to vote, join Graduate Medical Sciences for a celebration of the contributions of women in science as we virtually screen the critically acclaimed documentary, “Picture a Scientist” between August 26th and August 29th. “Picture A Scientist” chronicles... More