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BUMC Representation at ID Week 2025!

Between October 19-22, the Georgia World Congress Center hosted “ID Week”, a joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists. Of our BUMC community, we had eight faculty members and […]

Program Coordinator Earns STARDoM Award

Boston University’s Department of Medicine (DoM) recently began “STAR DoM,” an employee recognition program that highlights the excellent work of administrative, clinical, and research staff. Katelyn Sylvester, the Infectious Diseases Program Coordinator, was nominated and selected to be DoM’s “STAR” for October. Congratulations, Katelyn!

Sabrina Assoumou, MD on Boston 25 News

Our local broadcasting station, Boston 25 News, invited Sabrina Assoumou, MD to share her insights on how to prepare of Flu/RSV season. Watch the entire segment here!

Celebrating Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD & Karen Jacobson, MD for Research Mentoring

Boston University’s Department of Medicine has awarded Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD and Karen Jacobson, MD as the only recipients for the Robert Dawson Evans Research Mentoring Award. The award intends to recognize those who have made special contributions to research mentoring over time in the BUMC community. Thank you for dedicating your time to mentoring students, trainees […]

Jai Marathe, MBBS, Awarded DoM’s Outstanding Citizen of 2025

Each year, Boston University’s Department of Medicine celebrates and showcases its faculty, trainees and researchers. Dr. Jai Marathe, MBBS, was recognized as one of two “Outstanding Citizens” in 2025; the award acknowledges the value of good citizenship, essential for any group to function optimally, establish a healthy, enjoyable work environment, and deal with problems that […]

Celebrating Dr. Lee Wetzler’s Dedication and Legacy

Last night, we gathered to honor Dr. Lee Wetzler’s remarkable career and contributions at his retirement dinner. Colleagues and friends shared memories, gratitude, and well wishes as we celebrated his lasting impact. Wishing him all the best in this next chapter!

Sabrina A. Assoumou, MD, MPH, to Serve on the National Academies’ New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Program

Sabrina A. Assoumou, MD, MPH, the inaugural Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Professor of Medicine, and an associate professor of medicine, has been selected to serve in the 2024-2026 cohort of New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine at the National Academies. Participants are selected in recognition of outstanding achievements and the program provides an opportunity […]

Welcome Dr. Rebecca Rudel!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Rebecca Rudel to the Section of Infectious Disease Faculty. She has been appointed as Assistant Professor of Medicine! Dr. Rudel is onboarded as an Implementation Scientist working with the hospital epidemiology, infection control and antibiotic stewardship teams.