Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD, and Karin Schon, PhD, selected as Assistant Deans for Diversity & Inclusion
Congratulations to GMS faculty Shoumita Dasgupta, PhD and Karin Schon, PhD, both selected as Assistant Deans for Diversity & Inclusion at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine! They will serve in their roles alongside Alexis Ramirez, MD, and Ebonie Woolcock, MD. Read the full message from Associate Dean for Diversity... More
Cheers to a Successful Fall 2022 Semester at GMS!
To the GMS Community: Congratulations on closing out yet another successful semester at GMS! It has been a busy few months of classes, campus events, research and activities, and we have been thrilled to share it all with you. GMS truly thrives on the hard work, dedication and collegiality of... More
Dollar$ and $ense: December 2022
Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA today! The 2023-2024 FAFSA is available to complete as of October 1st. If you plan on using Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or Federal Graduate PLUS Loan funds during the 2023-2024 academic year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024), you will need to complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA. We recommend doing... More
Enhancing Security on the Medical Campus
Boston University Medical Campus Office of the Provost Dec. 8, 2022 Enhancing Security on the Medical Campus We are enhancing the security posture on the Medical Campus. You will see an increased presence of public safety officers doing walk-rounds to deter non-affiliates from accessing our buildings. Beginning Dec. 17, IDs for all employees and students entering... More
Student Spotlight: Natalia Lopez (MSCR ’23)
Natalia Lopez is a student in the Graduate Medical Sciences Masters in Clinical Research program. She also works full-time as a Senior Clinical Trial Manager for Moderna, where she manages a global Phase I oncology trial. Natalia graduated from Boston University Sargent College with a BS in Health Science in... More
Volunteering Opportunities in and Around Boston This Season
Throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season, there are thousands of people in need throughout the Greater Boston area. Many organizations exist in and around the city that are critical to meeting these needs, and many of them are accepting volunteers. Below is a list of organizations accepting help... More
“‘Tis the Season to Mingle” Brings GMS Cheer to the End of the Semester
GMS students, faculty and staff celebrated the fast-approaching end of the semester at the 2022 'Tis the Season to Mingle mixer event, hosted on Thursday, Dec. 1 in the newly renovated L-405 space. Co-sponsored by the Community Catalyst Center and GMS Student Affairs, the mixer brought the GMS community together for... More
Where to See Holiday Lights and Holiday Performances in Boston
As the Holiday Season is approaching, more and more lights are starting to illuminate the city, and many of the city’s leading performing arts organizations are serving up an array of festive performances. Here are some of the best spots to visit with friends or family that are sure to... More
Reminder to Purchase Your Spring MBTA Semester Pass
BUMC Parking & Transportation Services Nov. 29, 2022 Now Accepting Spring MBTA Semester Pass Orders Parking and Transportation Services is now accepting Spring MBTA Semester Pass orders! Is the MBTA Semester Pass right for me? Maybe. In general, Semester Passes are only a good value for commuting students and those who use the MBTA very frequently (more... More
BUMC Public Safety Update (Dec. 1, 2022)
Boston University Medical Campus Office of the Provost Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 BUMC Public Safety Update As the holidays approach and colder weather arrives, you will see an increased presence of public safety officers doing walk-rounds on campus to deter non-affiliates from accessing our buildings. Personal safety and security is a shared responsibility. Please wear your... More
Recommended Reads for Intersession
GMS Student Affairs and The Alumni Medical Library present the annual holiday raffle from the book list of Recommended Reads During Intersession. We hope you enjoy these titles recommended by the staff members of both GMS and the Alumni Medical Library! Enter the raffle to be 1 of 20 students to... More
Message from Associate Provost C. James McKnight on Colorado Shooting
Dear GMS Community, Graduate Medical Sciences and the Community Catalyst Center stand with our LGBTQIA+ community following the horrific attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday. We are committed to creating and supporting safe and affirming spaces for all students, faculty and staff at GMS and beyond. We... More
GMS Travels to Anaheim, CA, for ABRCMS Conference
Graduate Medical Sciences was thrilled to send several representatives to the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), held from Nov. 9 through 12 in Anaheim, CA. For 20 years, ABCRMS has been a leading conference for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Attending students had the chance... More
Dollar$ and $ense: November 2022
Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA today! The 2023-2024 FASFA is available to complete as of October 1st. If you plan on using Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or Federal Graduate PLUS Loan funds during the 2022-2023 academic year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), you will need to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA. We... More
Student Spotlight: Jhonatan Henao Vasquez
Jhonatan Henao Vasquez is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Translational Medicine (MTM). Henao Vasquez entered Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). He currently works in the Pulmonary Center, researching MIWI2 positive multi-ciliated cells. Fourth-year PhD candidate Jhonatan Henao Vasquez is... More
Happy First-Generation College Celebration Week!
Tuesday, Nov. 8 marked National First-Generation College Celebration Day, a day to celebrate the success and achievements of first-generation students across the United States. Boston University and the Newbury Center have marked the occasion with a week-long celebration program, full of events like workshops, social activities, seminars and networking opportunities. You can... More
ISSO Thursdays at BUMC — Walk-in Hours and Appointments Available
GMS Attends SACNAS Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Graduate Medical Sciences was well represented at the National Diversity in STEM Conference (NDiSTEM), hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) from Oct. 27 to 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. GMS representatives included Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Angelique Harris, PhD, More
Alumni Spotlight: Gabriel Chavez (OHS ‘22, GSDM ‘26)
Gabriel Chavez is a May 2022 graduate of the MS in Oral Health Sciences program at GMS. He is currently a first-year dental student at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he was recently elected president of the D1 class. Gabriel is also a peer mentor through... More
GMS Students Showcase Creativity at C3 Sip & Paint Event
The GMS Community Catalyst Center (C3) closed out the month of October with a fall-themed Sip & Paint event, hosted on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The event drew a crowd of GMS students -- both master's and PhD -- to Chequers Cafe to take a break from midterms season, release some creative... More
Two Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Faculty Awarded Career Development Professorships for Promising Scholars
Two Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty -- Jean-Pierre Roussarie, PhD and Daniel Dempsey, PhD -- were awarded Career Development Professorships for Promising Scholars by Boston University. They were two of eight junior faculty honored across BU. Roussarie is an assistant professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, and... More
GMS and C3 Are Proud to Celebrate National Coming Out Day
Tuesday, Oct. 11 marked National Coming Out Day, an annual celebration of individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. To mark the occasion, Graduate Medical Sciences and the Community Catalyst Center hosted a National Coming Out Day Celebration event in the C3 Suite. The two-hour event brought students from across GMS together to... More
Faculty Spotlight: Jean-Pierre Roussarie, PhD
Jean-Pierre Roussarie, PhD, is an assistant professor of anatomy & neurobiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. His lab studies the molecular events leading to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Roussarie is also a Community Catalyst Center mentor for the gGLOBAL and gPLUS affinity groups. Tell me... More
Dollar$ and $ense: October 2022
2022-2023 COA Increase Appeal Process - Now Open! Student Financial Services has begun reviewing Cost of Attendance (COA) Increase appeals for the 2022-23 academic year. You can view the information about the appeal process, qualifying expenses that can be considered, and access the 2022-23 Cost of Attendance Increase Request form on our website. Please keep in mind these general... More
Expectations for Library Usage
To: GMS Students Date: September 30, 2022 Subject: Expectation for Library Usage On Behalf of Kate Flewelling, MLIS, AHIP, Director of Alumni Medical Library: BUMC students – Now that we are all back on campus, I want to reach out to introduce myself and to provide some helpful tips about Alumni Medical Library. The library consists... More