GMS Hosts First Virtual Grad Fair March 7
Register to attend Graduate Medical Sciences virtual graduate fair on March 7th 2019 from 4pm to 7pm EST. Enter virtual presentations held by each of our master's programs and representatives within GMS. Chat directly with Program Directors and Administrators to ask questions and learn all about our diverse offerings for biomedical, clinical, More
Site Visit to C4 Therapeutics (GMS Students, Faculty, Staff only) – 3/13
C4 Therapeutics is a growing biotech company in the Boston Area. C4 Therapeutics approach is to use drugs to target disease-causing proteins for destruction. This breakthrough technology offers many advantages for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, while avoiding traditional drug resistance. On this site visit have the opportunity to tour the lab, have round... More
Mentoring Circles Launch – apply by 3/18
BU’s BEST is relaunching Mentoring Circles this April! Being a mentee is for you if: 1) You are a Boston University postdoctoral fellow or are pursuing a graduate degree in the biomedical space, and 2) You are interested in fostering a supportive community around the professional development of other trainees in science. About... More
PhD and Master’s Virtual Career Expo – 3/20
Beyond The Bench: The Role of Patient Advocacy In the Industry – 3/20
The pharmaceutical industry and academic research institutions are deeply invested in the discovery and development of new medicines and devices to address the growing needs of our society. More than ever, the voice of the patient and related patient advocacy groups have become crucial to these processes. During this talk, More
Science Policy Chat – 2/21
Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/stepup22119
All About in Renting in Boston – RSVP by 2/22
Good morning colleagues, Housing Resources is pleased to offer the All About Renting in Boston presentation. Planning to rent an apartment? Are you looking to move to a new apartment? Do you have landlord concerns? Have all your questions answered, from beginning a search to signing a lease. Presented by Steve Handler, Beacon... More
Jump Start Your Writing – 2/27
Career Panel Discussion: Science Careers in Industry – 2/27
Are you interested in learning more about careers as scientists in industry? Join us to hear more and meet with scientists: Dr. Kadryn Kadasia; Associate Scientist, Post-doctoral Fellow at Merck Dr. Jennifer Layne; Director, Medical Affairs at Insulet Dr. Melanie Mott; Clinical Writer at DynaMed Plus (EBSCO Information Services) Dr. Barbara Natke; Director, R&D Business Operations at... More
Rare Disease Day 2/27 – Amel Karaa, MD
Please join the Boston University Genetic Counseling Program in welcoming speaker Amel Karaa, MD from Rare New England. Dr. Karaa brings expertise in the realm of metabolic and other rare genetic conditions and is a leader in the field. We will also hear from a patient affected with Barth syndrome. Date: ... More
Annual Postdoc Retreat – 2/28 & 3/1
Join fellow postdocs for two days of programming, tailored specifically for postdocs. This year's retreat will include workshops on career planning tools, developing your network in Boston, and information about scholar visas. Day 1: Thursday, February 28, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Photonics Colloquium Room, 9th floor – 8... More
GMS Winter Social – 3/1
Join GMSSO for an informal happy hour get-together. Catch up with old friends and meet new classmates over snacks and drinks. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to this event so we have a headcount. Thank you!
Dr. Robin DiAngelo on “What Does It Mean to Be White?” – 3/4
March 4, 2019 11 am – 12:30 pm Metcalf Hall George Sherman Union 775 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP Dr. Robin DiAngelo received her PhD in Multicultural Education from the University of Washington in Seattle in 2004. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis, More
Careers in Interdisciplinary Quantitative Systems Research – Feb. 19
Industry Panel and Networking Event on Careers in Interdisciplinary Quantitative Systems Research Learn about the interdisciplinary nature of Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) in bio/pharma industry, it's roots in engineering, and its current status in the industry from Dr. Cynthia Musante of Pfizer. Following the presentation hear from a panel filled with leaders... More
Game Night with MISO and SCPH – Feb. 7
Dr. Robin DiAngelo on “What Does It Mean to Be White?” – 3/4
Boston University Associate Provost for Diversity & Inclusion Please mark your calendars for a keynote lecture and by-invitation post-lecture breakout session with New York Times bestselling author of White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism. Dr. Robin DiAngelo on "What Does It Mean to Be White?" Monday, March 4, More
Fuller Gym Kick-Off Monday Feb 4th from 4-6pm
Join students, faculty and staff from BUSM, GMS, GSDM and SPH for an Inter-School Dodgeball Tournament. Reach out to your school reps to join a team or just show up! 85 East Newton Street, basement level For more information about access to the gym, FitRec Classes and other open gym events see... More
Data Carpentry – Feb. 4 – 5
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BUData2019
Diploma Application For May Graduation Due TOMORROW-1/25
Any GMS student planning to complete their degree requirements for May 2019 must submit a diploma application by January 25, 2019. The form is located on the GMS Student Forms page under Diploma and Degree Completion. Some programs allow their students to walk in May even though they graduate in September. More
Spring Data Science Fellowship Opportunity
Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. In response to the... More
Educator of the Year Award Nominations Due Feb 5
The nomination process for the Committee on Faculty Affairs’ Educator of the Year Awards is now open (and the timeline is short with a due date of Feb 5, 2019). The awards were established to recognize, honor and reward Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) faculty who give special effort to ensure... More
Applications to the AAAS CASE workshop in Washington, D.C. Due Feb 4
The AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C. is taking place on March 24-27, 2019. This workshop is a great opportunity for graduate students in STEM disciplines to learn about science policy and advocacy. For more information: https://www.aaas.org/programs/catalyzing-advocacy-in-science-and-engineering. Additionally, BU Federal Relations has set up... More
BU Researchers Identify Biomarkers in Carriers of Huntington’s disease gene
The researchers at Boston University School of Medicine found biomarkers... More
Jan. 17 – BUMC Toastmasters Meeting
Is one of your resolutions to be a better speaker? If you want to be a better speaker, join Toastmasters. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express... More
Join the Movement (BU Staff only!)
New Year, New You? We’ve got your resolutions covered. BU Employee Wellness invites you to take advantage of all we have to offer in 2019. Whether you made a resolution to become more active, practice mindfulness, or eat more greens and whole grains, we’re here to help! Free Chair Massage Healthy Cooking Demos Yoga Stretch... More