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!
Hematology & Medical Oncology Chief Fellows 2023-2024
We are extremely excited to announce that Dr. Lesley Wu and Dr. Maya Abdallah have accepted Chief Fellow positions for the 2023-2024 year. They have big shoes to fill as Dr. Michelle Lee and Dr. Hamza Hassan have done a fantastic job this year supporting not only each other but their Fellow colleagues. Please congratulate […]
Dr. Andrew Wilks Accepts Offer to Join Section of Hem Onc
We are delighted to announce that Andrew Wilks, MD, has accepted an offer to join the section of Hematology/Oncology at Boston University and Boston Medical Center. Dr. Wilks is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine where, in addition to his medical training, he received a master’s degree in biomedical sciences with a focus […]
February 23 Section Newsletter
Hem Onc Section Newsletter-February 2023
American Cancer Society Pilot Grant Awardees 2023
The national chapter of the American Cancer Society (ACS) awarded Boston University a three-year Institutional Research Grant to encourage new investigators by providing pilot funds for cancer research. These funds make it possible for investigators to complete promising new projects and/or pursue novel ideas that will provide preliminary date for future grant applications from other […]
Dec 22 Section Newsletter
Hem Onc Section Newsletter-December 22