Welcome Laticco Robinson to the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology
We are pleased to announce that Laticco “Ticco” Robinson, PA-C, will be joining the Section of Hematology and Oncology on November 1, 2026, as a member of our Amyloidosis team. Ticco brings more than a decade of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, most recently serving in the Division of Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Umit Tapan on promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Please join us in congratulating Umit Tapan, MD, on his promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, effective June 25, 2026. This promotion was recently approved by the School of Medicine and recognizes Dr. Tapan’s outstanding contributions to patient care, education, leadership, and academic medicine. Dr. […]
Section Newsletter-June 26
Hem Onc Section Newsletter-June 2026
Congratulations to Our 2026 Nursing Award Recipients
We are proud to share that several members of our Hematology & Oncology nursing team were recognized during this year’s Nurses’ Week Awards Ceremony for their outstanding dedication, leadership, and patient care excellence. Please join us in congratulating: Laura Murphy – Nurse Excellence Award Cathy Blaisdell – Nurse Excellence Award Claudia Ordway – Nurse Excellence […]
Congratulations to Dr. Alexander Lazzaro – Provider Partner of the Year
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Alexander Lazzaro was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Provider Partner of the Year Award in recognition of Nurses Week. This award honors providers who exemplify exceptional collaboration, respect, and partnership with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary care team. Dr. Lazzaro was nominated by the Yawkey 5 […]
Katharine Alger Promotion to Office Manager
We are so excited to announce that Katharine Alger has been promoted to the Office Manager role in the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology. Katharine has worked as a Senior Administrative Coordinator in the Section since June 2024, providing calendar support, managing section meetings and logistics, compiling the section newsletter and patient and lab […]
Section Newsletter-April 2026
Hem Onc Section Newsletter-April 2026
Congratulations to Zewde Ingram on NIH F31 Fellowship Award
We are pleased to share that Zewde Ingram, a PhD candidate in the Hagedorn Lab, has been awarded an F31 predoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. This highly competitive award is designed to support promising doctoral candidates in developing into independent researchers by providing funding for rigorous training and mentored research. This recognition […]
George J. Murphy, PhD, Promotion to Professor of Medicine
We are pleased to share the exciting news that George J. Murphy, PhD, has received a well-deserved promotion to Professor of Medicine. Dr. Murphy, a member of our Section of Hematology & Medical Oncology, is a leader in stem cell biology, with a focus at the intersection of regenerative medicine and aging biology. Alongside his […]
Meet the Vanuytsel Lab
Meet the Vanuytsel Lab