{"id":59647,"date":"2018-07-17T16:37:20","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T20:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=59647"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:29:51","slug":"bpso","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-life\/organization\/bpso\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomedical PhD Student Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BPSO Mission\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Biomedical PhD Student Organization (BPSO) aims to build and strengthen the community among PhD programs at BUMC; to foster personal and professional relationships between students faculty, alumni, and administrators; to promote interdisciplinary research at BU; and to cultivate camaraderie among Biomedical Science PhD students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Email us at: bpso<\/span><\/span>@bu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Find us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

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BPSO Officers 2026 – 2027<\/strong><\/h1>\n

President:<\/strong> Chris Cummings\u00a0
Vice President:<\/strong> Catie Duys\u00a0
Academic Affairs Liaison:<\/strong> Sarah Ruth Shick
\nTreasurer:<\/strong> Phoebe Fechtmeyer
\nAdministrative Coordinator:<\/strong> Katherine Hui\u00a0
Union Liaison:<\/strong> Jack Nelson<\/p>\n

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BPSO Events Calendar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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We hope you’ve all had a restful summer and are ready to launch into a new academic year! As always, please fill out this survey<\/a> with any event ideas or general comments. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Meet the First years<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 18, 5 – 7 pm, Cathedral Station<\/p>\n

All PhD students are welcome to attend! This will be an opportunity to connect with the new students and give them a warm welcome to our community. Free food will be provided, and drinks can be purchased at the bar.<\/p>\n

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GMS Events Calendar Highlights<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Industry Life Sciences Panel\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 17, 5 – 6 pm, Hybrid (Location TBD)<\/p>\n

The BU Biotech Club is hosting an informational panel with Industry Scientists from Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Hear about their experiences transitioning from academia to industry, work-life balance, career paths in industry R&D, and more. RSVP here<\/a> and attend in person (location TBD) or over Zoom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GMS\/SPH Experience Fair<\/b><\/p>\n

September 24, 3 – 6 pm, Hiebert Lounge (L-building, 14th floor)<\/a><\/p>\n

Come check out the amazing resources available to you (student organizations and clubs, support services, career resources, wellness resources…) and get involved in the community!<\/p>\n

2026 Graduate Resource Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 9, 3 – 6 pm, GSU Metcalf Ballroom<\/a><\/p>\n

The Graduate Resource Fair is an annual event for graduate students to connect with essential University resources, discover exciting student groups, and learn about campus activities. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Growing Your Professional Network\/Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 10, 4 – 5 pm<\/a><\/p>\n

Networking can feel inauthentic or dreaded. This interactive workshop has been designed to help you build meaningful (professional) connections and a support ecosystem. Attend over Zoom<\/a> to hear from Assistant Professor Katelyn Carnevale and Director of Professional Development Bene Gnangnon.<\/p>\n

Newbury Center: Graduate and Professional In-Person Welcome & Orientation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 8, 5 – 6:30 pm, Hiebert Lounge (L building, 14th floor)<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you a new first-generation graduate or professional student at BU? Join the Newbury Center in the Hiebert Lounge to learn about upcoming events and meet fellow first-generation students to start building your Terrier F1RSTS community! Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[ISSO] Town Hall: New USDHS Rules for International Students & Scholars\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 23, 4 – 5 pm<\/a><\/p>\n

Join the ISSO, Office or General Counsel, Federal Relations, and a Boston-based immigration attorney for a virtual town hall to learn more about new rules and how these changes will affect international students, scholars, and the departments that support them. Attend via Zoom<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Congrats Doctor!!!<\/h1>\n

Yuehan Li<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 22, 12:30 pm, Bakst Auditorium, AGB-101<\/p>\n

Pharmacology<\/p>\n

Exploring Rho-Associated Kinase Inhibitors as Potential Therapeutic Agents for Alzheimer’s Disease<\/em><\/p>\n

Konstantinos Kontodimas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, September 25, 1:30 pm, Silvio O. Conte Medical Research Building, K103<\/p>\n

Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences<\/p>\n

Distinct Venous Endothelial Cells Contribute to the Fibrotic Remodeling of the Lung<\/em><\/p>\n

Are you defending soon? Let us know so we can help advertise your defense!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Union Updates<\/h1>\n

The Union Security clause in the contract requires bargaining unit members to pay membership dues or a fair share agency fee. In the event that a bargaining unit member after notification of this obligation fails to pay one or the other, they are subject to a one week\u2019s suspension of pay between the fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n

When is the time to sign membership cards? If you haven\u2019t signed a membership card yet, now is the time to do so!<\/p>\n

You can find a link to the card, and important information on paying dues here: https:\/\/www.seiu509.org\/join\/joinhighered\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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THANK YOU FOR READING,
\nYOUR BPSO EBOARD<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT<\/strong>: CHRIS CUMMINGS (CHRISBC@BU.EDU)
\nVICE PRESIDENT<\/strong>: CATIE DUYS (CDUYS@BU.EDU)
\nACADEMIC AFFAIRS LIAISON<\/strong>: SARAH RUTH SHICK (SHICK@BU.EDU)
\nTREASURER<\/strong>: PHOEBE FECHTMEYER (PFECHTME@BU.EDU)
\nADMIN COORDINATOR<\/strong>: KATHERINE HUI (KATHUI@BU.EDU)
\nUNION LIAISON<\/strong>: JACK NELSON (JACKNEL@BU.EDU)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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