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ID Fellowship Graduation 2026!

Congratulations to our 2026 Infectious Diseases Fellowship graduates, Stephanie LaFollette, MD; Scott Fabricant, MD, PhD; and Michaela Barry, MD! We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and grateful for your contributions to our program. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment as you embark on this exciting next chapter in your careers!

Boston Globe Features Sabrina Assoumou, MD in “NOVIDs” Discussion

A recent Boston Globe article explores a small group of individuals who believe they never contracted COVID-19 despite widespread exposure throughout the pandemic. The piece examines whether these cases are the result of luck, cautious behavior, undetected asymptomatic infections, or rare biological factors that may offer protection against the virus, with insights from BMC’s very […]

Hepatitis B Vaccination JAMA Publication Gains Traction

Four members of BMC’s ID section – Maggie Lind, PhD; Roshni Singh, MD; Ben Linas, MD; and Rachel Epstein, MD – were recently published in JAMA for their research highlighting how removing Hepatitis B vaccination at birth impacts US newborns. Since its release at the end of April, there has been significant news coverage as […]

JAMA Publication with First Author Rachel Epstein, MD, MScE Gains Media Attention

In a study conducted at BUMC, researchers investigated determinants for HCV testing among infants perinatally exposed, and what proportion of infants with perinatal HCV infection have care accessible and are treated; the results revealed only 42% of US infants exposed are tested, with even fewer treated. Since its publication just last week, the study has […]

Global TB Research led by ID Faculty Featured in HealthCity

BMC’s own health equity news source, HealthCity, recently highlighted global tuberculosis (TB) research initiatives led by Karen Jacobson, MD, and Pranay Sinha, MD; by researching TB on a global landscape, our physicians are able to better understand factors for infection and improve delivery of care at BMC, home to the largest TB center in the […]

ID Section Holiday Breakfast

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible faculty and staff with a festive appreciation breakfast, complete with delicious catering, fun games, and a lively atmosphere. The celebration also featured a raffle for Boston Celtics tickets, which were enjoyed this past week by one of our research fellows!

Congratulations to our Top Doctors for 2026!

Join us in congratulating four of our ID doctors for being recognized as some of Boston Magazine’s 2026 Top Doctors! First row, left to right: Gopal Yadavalli, MD and Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH. Second row, left to right: Maura Fagan, MD and Carlos Acuna-Villaorduna, MD.