Congratulations to Jarred Mondoñedo, MD/PhD
Congratulations to Jarred Mondoñedo, MD/PhD on his first-author publication in PLOS Computational Biology, Predicting Structure-Function Relations and Survival following Surgical and Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Treatment of Emphysema. Boston University researchers Béla Suki (left) and Jarred Mondoñedo have developed a computer model of emphysema that could help predict patient survival and quality of... More
New Health Sciences Education: Accepting Applications Now!
New! M.S. in Health Sciences Education Program Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2017 Open Houses: L-206 Friday, March 17 at 12pm Wednesday, March 22 at 5pm Monday, March 27 at 12pm Webinars: Monday, March 20 at 12pm Thursday, March 30 at 5pm REGISTER NOW Website: www.bumc.bu.edu/msed/hse Program Director: Jeffrey Markuns, M.D., Ed.M. HSE Program Coordinator: Jenna Luca jennalu@bu.edu
Town Hall: Executive Order on Immigration 2/27
Medical Campus Town Hall Meeting: Executive Order on Immigration Starts: 5:30 pm on Monday, February 27, 2017 Ends: 7:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2017 Location: BU Medical Campus, Room L-110, 72 E. Concord St. URL: http://www.bu.edu/globalprograms/discover/events/town-hall-executive-orders/ Please join us for the third panel discussion in the series. The event will be a great opportunity to... More
12th Annual John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day
GMS Commencement 2017
The 2017 GMS Masters Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, May 19th at 9AM in the Track & Tennis Center and the MD & Ph.D Commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 18th at 2pm in Agganis Arena. Detailed Commencement information may be found here.
Conversation with the Family of Henrietta Lacks, Feb. 21 4:30-6:30
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Time: 4:30-6PM Location: Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord St. Sponsored by the School of Public Health's Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor Black woman who died in 1951 from cervical cancer at age... More
All About Renting Housing Presentation Feb. 13 at 12 & 4PM (DATE CHANGE!)
All About Renting: Presented by Steve Handler, Landlord, Beacon Realty Properties LLC Date: Monday, Feb. 13th, 12:00PM or 4:00PM Location: Instructional Building, L112 Planning on renting an apartment? Hear from the experts. Ask questions. Understand your lease. Learn about the new Off-Campus Services available apartments website. Pizza will be provided. RSVP by Feb. 12th at... More
CHDI’s collaborative enablement of drug discovery for Huntington’s disease
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BEST11619
Off-Campus Housing Fair 2.8.17 4-6pm George Sherman Union
Order 2017 Faculty Regalia Online Now
Dear BUSM Faculty, Please submit your order for your 2017 Faculty Commencement Regalia at your earliest convenience. The deadline for submission of regalia information is Friday, Feb. 10. Order regalia here. Commencement schedule: MD & PhD candidates 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave. Master's candidates 9 a.m. Friday, May 19, Track & Tennis Center, 100 Ashford... More
Grad Student Competition: 3-Minute Thesis
Introducing the M.S. in Health Sciences Education Degree Program
New Degree Program Focuses on Health Sciences Education This October, a new program – the Master’s of Science in Health Sciences Education (MSHSE) – was unanimously approved by BU School of Medicine, the University Council Committee on Graduate Programs and Policies and the University Council. The program is offered through the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS), in... More
Toys for Tots Drive Dec. 5-16, 2016
Call for Abstracts: New England Science Symposium 2017
What: New England Science Symposium Where: The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School When: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Deadline to submit abstracts: January 5, 2017 On behalf of the Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership and the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP), we are asking for your help... More
Holiday Book Drive Nov. 16th-Dec. 9th
GMS is holding a book drive for the youth-run bookstore training program, More Than Words! This organization strives to empower youths in struggling situations so that they can take charge of their lives through business development. There is a large bin in the GMS Office, L-317, where we ask that you drop... More
GMS Study Break Dec. 6th 1-3pm
“Everywhere But Safe” Documentary Screening Nov. 28th
When: Monday, November 28th, 2016. 6:30-8:00pm. Where: Bakst Auditorium, Boston University School of Medicine (72 East Concord St, Boston, MA). RSVP: here Please join SIFMA NOW, Student Coalition on Addiction, Boston Homeless Solidarity Committee, BU Advocacy Training Program, Tufts Addiction Medicine Interest Group, and CIR Opioid Working Group for a screening of Everywhere But Safe--"a documentary film that examines public... More
Crime Prevention and Campus Safety Notice
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Savings Time for 2016 resulting in fewer hours of daylight. At this time each year the Public Safety Department reminds the BU Medical Campus (BUMC) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) community about safety awareness. It's important to recognize that personal safety and security... More
Bike Racks Installed at Conte (K) Building
Two racks able to accommodate 16-20 bikes were added in front of the Conte Building (K) at 71 E. Concord St. next to the structure that supports the bridge from the Instructional Building (L) Annex. Cyclists may request direct access into the Conte building for six months at the TranSComm Office. If you... More
Spring 2017 Registration Opens Sunday, October 23rd
Attention all GMS students: Spring 2017 registration will take place on Sunday, October 23rd. Please visit the Registration page for registration information sent out to all students.
Fall Career Fair: October 20th 10:30AM-3:30PM
What: Fall Career Fair Where: Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue When: Thursday, October 20th from 10:30AM - 3:30PM The Fall Career Fair is a general, university-wide Career Fair open to students and alumni of all levels and majors. We encourage all students to attend this recruiting event. Professional attire is... More
Special Arts Project Grant Applications due October 14th
Special Projects: Projects that directly engage BU students in the arts APPLICATION DEADLINES Spring 2017 Project: October 14, 2016 CRITERIA Preference will be given to projects that would continue to have a life after funding, are connected to the BU Arts Initiative Signature event (if announced), and promise maximum impact. Priority projects will be... More
GMS Study Break: October 25th, 1:30-3:30PM
Upcoming Faculty & Staff Flu Vaccine Clinics
The Occupational Health Center will be offering the influenza (flu) vaccine at not cost to Boston University employes. We encourage you to get the vaccine during one of the scheduled clinics to not only protect yourself, but also your colleagues and your family. For information regarding the 2016-17 flue vaccine... More
MD/PhD Student Wins Jo Rae Wright Young Investigator of the Year Award
Congratulations to Anjali Jacob, a fourth-year MD/PhD student, who was recognized by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Lung Epithelium Conference for the best trainee oral presentation and winner of the Jo Rae Wright Young Investigator of the Year Award.