Shuaiying Cui, Ph.D, Promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine
We are pleased to announce that Shuaiying Cui, Ph.D, has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine in the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Cui received his Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of Science and Technology of China and completed post-doctoral research fellowships in the laboratories of Yi Zhang […]
Fabio Petrocca, MD, Accepts Position as Medical Director of the Cancer and Hematology Clinical Research Program
Following our open call for expressions of interest, we are happy to announce that Fabio Petrocca, MD, has accepted a position as Medical Director of the Cancer and Hematology Clinical Research Program, beginning on July 1. In this role, Dr. Petrocca will be working closely with Anthony Shelton RN, Senior Research Manager, as the program […]
Gwendolyn Beacham, PhD, Receives Jane Coffin Childs Fund Fellowship
BMC Cancer Innovator Awards
We are delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Boston Medical Center Cancer Innovator Awards. These awards support early career investigators at Boston Medical Center who are performing innovative research in cancer and areas related to cancer. This year’s awardees are: Camille Edwards, MD: “Mapping and modeling the molecular mechanisms of light chain induced […]
Mary Do, MSN, FNP, Accepts APP Position in the Section of Hem Onc
We are delighted to announce that Mary Do, MSN FNP, has accepted a position as an APP in the Section of Hematology and Medical Oncology. Ms. Do received her undergraduate degree in nursing from Regis College and subsequently worked as a staff nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital and Lahey Hospital, where she gained experience caring […]
April 23 Section Newsletter
Hem Onc Section Newsletter-April 2023
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Spotlight on Naomi Ko, MD
Ruben Dries, Ph.D., Receives BU CTSI Pilot Award
Congratulations to Ruben Dries, Ph.D., for receiving a BU CTSI pilot award for his project titled “Benchmarking intra-tumor heterogeneity approaches in aggressive breast cancer.” The 2022-23 pilot program review cycle represents a collaborative effort between the BU CTSI, BUSM, GSDM, BMC and the Department of Medicine (DOM) to fund meritorious research. Congratulations Ruben!
Camille Edwards, M.D., Receives BU CTSI Pilot Award
Congratulations to Camille Edwards, M.D., for receiving a BU CTSI pilot award for her project titled “Light Chain Cardiac Dysfunction in AL Amyloidosis.” The 2022-23 pilot program review cycle represents a collaborative effort between the BU CTSI, BUSM, GSDM, BMC and the Department of Medicine (DOM) to fund meritorious research. Congratulations Camille!
Dr. Lilian McMahon Receives Lifetime Nursing Achievement Award
Congratulations to Dr. Lillian McMahon, who was presented with a “Lifetime Nursing Achievement Award” for her compassionate care, avid research, and advocacy. Nearly 50 nurses and providers gathered to celebrate Dr. McMahon, who began her career as a Pediatric Hematologist and now supports our Sickle Cell Center of Excellence! Congratulations to Dr. McMahon!