GMS Honors Black History Month 2025
GMS is proud to celebrate Black History Month! This year marks the 49th annual Black History Month since it was federally recognized in 1976. The 2025 theme of Black History Month, “African Americans and Labor,” highlights “the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and... More
Student Spotlight: Yousuf Al Naseri (OHS ’25)
Yousuf Al Naseri is a student in the Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences (OHS) program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine with a goal to improve access to dentistry and educate his future patients on the importance of oral care and systemic health. Yousuf has... More
Dollar$ & $ense January 2025
January 2025 Systematic Delays The delay in delivery of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, in conjunction with the implementation of the MyBU student services caused unexpected systematic delays, beyond the control of SFS and Boston University for the 2024-2025 academic year. Thanks to the collaborative efforts across Boston University, delays in the delivery of... More
Looking Back on Fall 2024 at Graduate Medical Sciences
To the GMS community, Congratulations on the completion of another semester at Graduate Medical Sciences! It has certainly been a busy few months of studying, research, classes, events and more. We have been thrilled to share these moments with you and see just how much you're making a difference in your... More
2025 GMS Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations
Submit your nomination here by March 1, 2025 Dear Fellow Alumni, It is my great pleasure to announce the 2025 GMS Distinguished Alumni Award to honor a Masters or PhD graduate of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. I'm sure you'll agree that our esteemed alumni are doing great things. I think the hardest part... More
End-of-Semester Mix & Mingle Social Returns for Another Successful Year!
Over 200 Graduate Medical Sciences community members -- students, faculty and staff -- attended the 2024 End-of-Semester Mix & Mingle, hosted in collaboration between GMS, the Community Catalyst Center, and GMS Student Affairs. The annual event, held this year on Thursday, Dec. 5 in Hiebert Lounge, included a wide array of... More
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Mohsan Saeed Featured in The Brink
West Nile, Zika, Coronavirus: This BU Researcher Is Taking On Some of the World’s Most Serious Viruses—and He Plans to Win The Brink; Nov. 21, 2024 Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology Mohsan Saeed was featured in a recent article from The Brink about his research tackling some of the most serious diseases... More
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... More
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... More
Recommended Reads For Intersession
GMS Student Affairs and The Alumni Medical Library present the annual book list of Recommended Reads For Intersession and raffle. We hope you enjoy these titles picked by the staff members of both GMS and the Library! Enter the raffle to be 1 of 20 students to win a book from... More
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.
Dollar$ & $ense November 2024
November 2024 Systematic Delays The delay in delivery of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, in conjunction with the implementation of the MyBU student services caused unexpected systematic delays, beyond the control of SFS, and even Boston University. Earlier in the summer, SFS provided estimated deliver dates of financial aid that were unfortunately not met. More
Student Spotlight: Crystal Vejar, MAMS ‘25
Crystal Vejar is a second-year student in the Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MAMS) Program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. A first-generation, non-traditional student and a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve, Vejar has taken a unique path to Graduate Medical Sciences. Vejar’s journey has molded her... More
Welcome to First-Generation College Celebration Week 2024!
Monday, Nov. 4, marks the beginning of Boston University's 2024 First-Generation College Celebration Week, which recognizes the success and achievements of BU first-generation students across our campuses. Each year, BU, the Newbury Center and other offices mark the occasion with a week-long celebration program, full of events like workshops, social activities, More
Community Catalyst Center Halloween Social Brings 70+ Students for Pumpkin Painting and More
Over 70 students attended the Community Catalyst Center's Halloween Social, hosted on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in L-401. The two-hour event brought attendees together for an evening of pumpkin and canvas painting, snacks and beverages, and Halloween spirit, complete with spooky tunes and decorations. Another highlight was the popcorn made by the... More
Dollar$ & $ense October 2024
October 2024 Systematic Delays The delay in delivery of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, in conjunction with the implementation of the MyBU student services caused unexpected systematic delays, beyond the control of SFS, and even Boston University. Earlier in the summer, SFS provided estimated deliver dates of financial aid that were unfortunately not met. More
Introducing the First GMS Cohort of American Cancer Society Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellows
This year, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine welcomed its first cohort of four scholars to its new American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training (ACS-DICR) Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellows Program. The two-year Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program aims to enhance diversity in the cancer research workforce by increasing... More
Meet Bénédicte Gnangnon (Béné), PhD, GMS Director of Professional Development
Bénédicte Gnangnon (Béné), PhD, is the new Director of Professional Development for Graduate Medical Sciences. Since arriving at GMS in Summer 2024, Béné has initiated and piloted several programs to help students think about their career journeys and take the next step. We spoke to Béné about her educational and... More
Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers, Talks Transferable and Career-Relevant Skills
Graduate Medical Sciences was thrilled to welcome Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers, back to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 16, for "How to Evaluate, Build and Highlight Transferable and Career-Relevant Skills." The 90-minute seminar and workshop was sponsored by the Community Catalyst Center and GMS Professional Development. Students from a wide... More
Dollar$ & $ense September 2024
September 2024 Systemic Delays The delay in delivery of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, in conjunction with the implementation of the MyBU student services caused unexpected systematic delays, beyond the control of SFS, and even Boston University. Earlier in the summer, SFS provided estimated deliver dates of financial aid that were unfortunately not met. More
Congratulations to Our Graduate Medical Sciences Distinguished Alumni Awardees!
Graduate Medical Sciences is pleased to announce that Christopher D. Andry, MPhil, PhD’94, and Jennifer Luebke, PhD’90, have been honored as GMS Distinguished Alumni awardees by the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Alumni Association. Andry and Luebke both serve as long-time faculty within GMS and Chobanian & Avedisian... More
GMS Distinguished Alumni Awardee Spotlight: Jennifer Luebke, PhD’90
Waterhouse Professor and Chair of Anatomy & Neurobiology Jennifer Luebke, PhD, has served in many roles at BU, including as principal investigator of the Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology since 1996, vice-chair of anatomy & neurobiology, and director of the PhD and Vesalius Master’s Programs in Anatomy & Neurobiology. She has served... More
GMS Distinguished Alumni Awardee Spotlight: Christopher Andry, MPhil, PhD’94
Christopher D. Andry, MPhil, PhD, serves as chief, pathology & laboratory medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC), and chair, pathology & laboratory medicine at Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and professor of pathology & laboratory medicine and family medicine. Andry’s career at BMC and BU has spanned more than 40... More
Gear-Up Week Brings Community Connection, Study Skills, Furry Friends and More!
The Community Catalyst Center hosted its third-annual "Gear-Up Week" from Sept. 16 to 20. The week's schedule offered six different events and opportunity for students to continue building community on campus, learn about how best to navigate academically and personally at GMS, pick up some brand-new swag and enjoy opportunities for... More
GMS and SPH Host 2024 New Student Welcome BBQ on Talbot Green
Graduate Medical Sciences and the School of Public Health co-hosted a New Student Welcome BBQ on Sept. 5. Hosted on Talbot Green, the event brought students together for a fun social event with music, lawn games, and BBQ food provided by Catering on the Charles. Check out a full slideshow from... More