Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship Nominations Due 2/25/11
Nominations & supporting documents for the MLK Fellowship are due 2/25/11. See the nomination form for more information.
Upcoming Webinar: M.A. in Medical Sciences program Oral Health Sciences Track 3/10/11, 12:00pm (EST)
Learn more about the MA in Medical Sciences program Oral Health Sciences track by attending an Webinar on March 10th, 2011 at noon (EST). Registration is required.
BU Women in Science and Engineering Workshop 3/4/11
BU Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) will host a 2011 Research Networking Workshop DATE: Friday, March 4, 2011 LOCATION: One Silber Way, 9th floor TIME: 10:00am-2:00pm This workshop is open to both Charles River & Medical campus faculty. The goals for this event are to promote research collaborations and peer mentoring. The workshop will... More
BU Science and Engineering Day – Abstracts due 2/28/11
All graduate students in a degree-granting program at Boston University who are also engaged in research in any area of science, engineering, mathematics, medicine or health are invited to participate in BU Science and Engineering Day. The symposium will take place on Wednesday, March 23, More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tara Moore
Establishing a graduate program is not a simple or easy task. It requires a leader who can organize, plan, and, even more, motivate others. Dr. Tara Moore is such a leader who established not one but two graduate programs: M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Science and M.S. in Forensic Anthropology. It... More
September MA/MS graduates may be able to walk at the May commencement ceremony
If you plan to complete your MA or MS degree by September 2011 you may be eligible to attend the Masters graduation ceremony on May 20th at 10am. This is a wonderful event where you can celebrate your success with your classmates and family. If you are interested in attending graduation, More
Spotlight on Students: Conor Smith
Do you know what it is like to present a poster at a conference with over 30,000 attendees? Conor Smith, a graduate student in GMS, presented a poster at the Society for Neuroscience meeting where attendees came from all over the world. He was able to attend the meeting with... More
Registration for Program in Responsible Conduct
Registration for the 2/10 and 3/11 sessions of the Program in Responsible Conduct of Research is ongoing for all graduate students & post-doctoral fellows for program. Please review the following links for further information on registration and upcoming training classes.
IAF Grassroots Development Ph.D. Fellowship Due 1/18/11
For more information please see Inter-American Foundation’s Grassroots Development Ph.D. Fellowship
Diploma Application Due for May 2011 Graduates
January 25th is the diploma application submission deadline for GMS students (PhD, MA, MS, MAMS) planning on graduating in May 2011. Please see graduation calendar for more details.
Spring 2011 Classes Start Tuesday, January 18.
Please see current course listing for course times and start dates.
Upcoming Webinar Jan 7th for MA in Medical Sciences program.
Learn more about the MA in Medical Sciences program. Registration is required.
Upcoming Webinar Jan 12th for Oral Health Sciences program.
Learn more about the MA in Medical Sciences Oral Health Science track by attending an interactive webinar on January 12th at noon (EST). Registration is required.
Spotlight on Students: Daniel Dworkis
Have you seen the amazing photography—all created by our own GMS students—displayed in the GMS office? If not, please stop by and enjoy these beautiful art works. One of the photographers is Daniel Dworkis, an MD/PhD student, who is not only passionate about science but balances his life with... More
How to Pick a Post-Doc: A Panel Discussion
PhD Students: On Friday, December 3rd, attend a panel discussion with faculty, current post-docs, and students as they describe the process of looking for a post-doctoral position. Also, faculty will discuss what they look for in an application, and a student will give their perspective of searching for positions and managing incoming offers.This panel discussion will be held, Friday, December... More
Spotlight on Faculty: Dr. Stephen Brady
Dr. Stephen Brady, Director of the Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine Program in the Division of GMS, and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry is not only passionate about his work and career but intensely interested in engaging students in conversation whether in or outside of class. Dr. Brady would... More
GMS Final Exams Begin on Wednesday, December 15, 2010
GMS Study Period December 11th -14th with the final exam period beginning on December 15th.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Student Research Fellowships
Fellowship application deadline Wednesday November 24. Dr. Hughes (GRS) and Dr. Hyman (GMS) have made us aware of an exciting opportunity for graduate fellowships open to international students. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has instituted a new graduate fellowship program for non-US graduate students doing research in a bio-medical... More
Thesis Deadline This Friday
December 10 is the deadline for thesis and/or dissertation submission for January 2011 graduation. Format review begins Monday 11/29. Please drop off a hard copy of the complete thesis to the registrar, Ms. Mildred Agosto, in the GMS office. Include date and email address and the office will contact you... More
GMSSO Operation Gratitude
This season, help the Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) show our gratitude and support for our Troops in the Middle East. Represenatives will collect donations November 18-19, December 2-3, and December 9-10 from 9:00am-1:00pm in the School of Medicine Lobby. See the Operation Gratitude flyer for more information.
Inter-American Foundation’s (IAF) Grassroots Development Ph.D. Fellowship
Infosession on November 4 as Matthew R.S. Boumphrey of the Institute of International Education will be on campus to provide information about the fellowship program. He will hold an open meeting 12:00-2:00 in CAS 200 The Inter-American Foundation’s (IAF) Grassroots Development Ph.D. Fellowship is a funding opportunity for Ph.D. students that... More
Thesis Title Page Due 11/2/10 for May 2011 Graduation
All MA and MS students planning to graduate in May 2011 must submit their Thesis Title page by November 2, 2010. MAMS students, if completing a laboratory thesis should also submit the Thesis Agreement Form. For students with readers who are not GMS faculty, a Special Appointment form must be... More
Military High-Tech Hits The Homeland
BU, others test systems used in battle to help in response to domestic emergencies. At Boston University Medical Center last month, a make-believe gunman terrorized make-believe victims. But the technologies university police used to track him down were the real thing. See complete article.
Upcoming MAMS Webinar 10/25/10
Prospective applicants to the MA in Medical Sciences program are invited to attend the upcoming MAMS Webinar at 12 pm noon on 10/25/10. More information and pre-registration can be found below. 10/25/10 Webinar Pre-Registration