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Utilizing MRI to Measure Blood Flow Over Atherosclerotic Plaques May Aid in Detection of Dangerous Plaques
(Boston) – Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure blood flow over atherosclerotic plaques could help identify plaques at risk for thrombosis. The findings, which appear in the March issue of Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging, offer a non-invasive application in the diagnosis and treatment of... More
GSDM Faculty Publishes Tutorial, Informs on Oral Anticoagulation Therapy
Increasing life expectancy and a growing elderly population lead to a high prevalence of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and stroke. These diseases often necessitate antithrombotic (blood thinning) therapy to prevent thromboembolic events, such as a heart attack, stroke, or, in some cases, pulmonary embolism. Antithrombotic therapy can help an ailing heart by thinning the blood... More
BU PhD Student Studying Melanoma Metastasis Receives Melanoma Foundation Scholarship Award
The Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation (JMNMF) presented Elizabeth Shenk, a student in both the Boston University Biomedical Engineering Department and the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) Pharmacology Training Program with one of ten, nationally competitive, 2013 “Research Scholar Awards” (RSA). The $10,000 grants support exceptional graduate student melanoma research and also provide... More
April 3 Spring 2013 Thematic Seminar Series Lecture: Non Coding RNA in Health and Disease
The Spring 2013 Thematic Seminar Series, which focuses on Non Coding RNA in Health and Disease, begins on Wednesday, April 3, at 3 p.m. with a presentation on The synthesis and functions of non-coding RNAs. This lecture is being given by 1993 Nobel Laureate, Dr. Phillip Sharp, Professor of Biology, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer, More
ART DAYS 2013, Share Your Creativity
ART DAYS 2013 MONDAY-TUESDAY, April 1-2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. RECEPTIONS BOTH DAYS at 3 p.m. BUSM Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge All students, faculty and staff from all schools on the BU Medical Campus are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the 23rd annual Boston University School of Medicine gallery for the arts. "Art Days" was begun by... More
Vinci Appointed Joel and Barbara Alpert Professor and Chair BUSM Department of Pediatrics, BMC Chief of Pediatrics
Robert J. Vinci, MD, has been appointed Chief of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and the Joel and Barbara Alpert Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at BU School of Medicine (BUSM). For the past 20 years, Dr. Vinci has served as Vice Chair and Clinical Chief of the Department, providing leadership for... More
GSDM Science Day Keynote Addresses Gum Disease/Diabetes Link
The diabetes epidemic is being worsened by the prevalence of chronic periodontal disease, according to current research. Both are lifestyle-related diseases that are considered biologically linked. Dr. George W. Taylor researches the relationships between oral and systemic health, particularly the connection between periodontal infection and diabetes. He discussed how treating periodontal disease may improve diabetes outcomes... More
Medical Campus Faculty Promoted to Full Professor
Awarded to 14 recipients with different medical, research disciplines Elizabeth Hatch’s research looks at prenatal exposures to the synthetic hormone diethylstilbestrol (DES), and its long-term health effects. Christopher Hughes studies the microbiology and microbial ecology of dental diseases, with a focus on early childhood tooth decay. And as director of the School of Medicine’s New England... More
BUSM Researchers Identify Chemical Compounds that Halt Virus Replication
Could lead to the development of broad spectrum antivirals for deadly viruses Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have identified a new chemical class of compounds that have the potential to block genetically diverse viruses from replicating. The findings, published in Chemistry & Biology, could allow for the development of broad-spectrum antiviral medications to... More
BUMC Provost, BUSM Dean Karen Antman, MD, Receives MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 2013 Kripke Legend Award
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center named BUMC Provost and BUSM Dean Karen Antman, MD, as the recipient of the 2013 Margaret L. Kripke Legend Award for Promotion of Women in Cancer Medicine and Cancer Research. A recognized expert on breast cancer, mesotheliomas and sarcomas, Antman also is widely known as a physician scientist... More
BUSM Study Reveals Potential Immune Benefits of Vitamin D Supplements in Healthy Individuals
Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows that improving vitamin D status by increasing its level in the blood could have a number of non-skeletal health benefits. The study, published online in PLOS ONE, reveals for the first time that improvement in the vitamin D status of healthy adults significantly impacts genes involved... More
BUSM Researchers Find Better Management Needed for Use of IVC Filters – BMC Institutes Protocol as a Result of Findings
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that the use of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters for the prevention and treatment of venous thrombotic events (VTE) may result in poor outcomes due to mechanical filter complications--largely due to low filter retrieval rates and inconsistent use of anticoagulants--and high rates of venous thromboembolism. More
Multicultural Week Activities March 18-22
Multicultural Week activities celebrate BMC’s diverse culture through art, food and entertainment. Activities throughout the week include live music in lobbies and ethnic foods from various nations for sale in the cafeterias. See the complete program book. Monday, March 18 Newton Lobby, Noon-1 p.m. Ulisses Ferreira (Latin music) Moakley Lobby, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Linda LaSalle Harpist Tuesday, March 19 Menino Lobby, Noon-1 p.m. Lance Martin... More
BUMC Goes Latin! Celebrate Multicultural Diversity with Students, Faculty, Staff, Patients and Musicians
On Sunday, April 7, the great variety and rhythmic wonders of Latin music will be highlighted on the BU Medical Campus. A concert featuring a select group of Berklee College of Music artists, the BUMC Band, and other guest musicians associated with the Medical Campus Arts Outreach Initiative will be performing. The program will review... More
BU Researchers, Nation’s Health Journalists Confer: Boston Conference to Target Strategies for Better Coverage
A number of BU faculty will have a rare opportunity this week to weigh in with the nation’s leading health care reporters on how the media can better cover the latest issues in their fields. From stem cell researchers to experts on caring for an aging population, BU scientists will feature prominently in a crucial... More
Office of Financial and Business Affairs Has Moved
The Office of Financial and Business Affairs has moved to Charles River Campus, 25 Buick St, third floor. There is no longer an office at Harrison Court. “We look forward to continuing to support the BU Medical Campus from our new location,” said Director, Financial and Business Affairs Hiram Rodriguez. Phone numbers will be changing, More
GSDM’s SNDA Hosts First Ever Impressions Day
On Saturday, March 2, 2013, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) Student National Dental Association (SNDA), American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) launched the first SNDA Impressions program in the School’s history. Impressions is a flagship event for SNDA chapters nationwide. The program encourages and educates pre-dental... More
BUSM Study Reveals B cells as Therapeutic Targets to Alter Obesity-Associated Inflammation and Type 2 Diabetes
New research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) reveals that B cells regulate obesity-associated inflammation and type 2 diabetes through two specific mechanisms. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, indicates the importance of continuing to explore B cells as a therapeutic target to treat these diseases. Barbara Nikolajczyk, PhD, More
BUSM Study Reveals Potential Target to Better Treat, Cure Anxiety Disorders
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have, for the first time, identified a specific group of cells in the brainstem whose activation during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is critical for the regulation of emotional memory processing. The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, could help lead to the development of effective... More
GSDM Grand Rounds Provides an Answer: “What do you do if you don’t know what to do?”
On Feb. 27, 2013, for the second in the series of Grand Rounds for the 2012–13 academic year, Patrick Moore DMD 13 presented a case that he took on during his 10-week externship rotation at Dental Health Works in Keene, New Hampshire. His preceptor was Dr. Stephen Hoffman. Professor of General Dentistry Dr. Carl McManama opened... More
Video Offers Glimpse of Biosafety Level 4 Lab:Science webcast “threads the NEIDL”
This Week in Virology and MicrobeWorld created this video documentary about the NEIDL. MicrobeWorld is a public outreach program of the American Society for Microbiology. Security concerns at laboratories doing research on infectious diseases mean that most of us will never get a look at the inner workings of such labs, the most secure designated... More
State Approves NEIDL Biosafety Level 3, 4 Research — Next: BU to seek Boston Public Health Commission permission
In an action that moves BU’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) closer to full operation, the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs has given approval for the lab to conduct research at Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) and Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4). The state agency issued a Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) certificate on... More
BUSM Researchers Use Goal-Oriented Therapy to Treat Diabetic Neuropathies
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and VA Boston Healthcare System (VA BHS) have found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve pain for people with painful diabetic neuropathies. The study, which is the first of its kind to examine this treatment for people with type II diabetes mellitus, is published in... More
March 5 Lecture, Programmable Biology: Circuits for Programming Eukaryotic Transcription and Cellular Microenvironments
Ahmad S. Khalil, PhD, Assistant Professor of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at BU, will present a lecture “Programmable Biology: Circuits for Programming Eukaryotic Transcription and Cellular Microenvironments” on Tuesday, March 5 at noon in the Evans 4th floor conference room, E-434. Dr. Khalil’s research interests include eukaryotic gene regulation and phenotypic plasticity, evolution and... More
BUMC Academy for Faculty Advancement Seeking Early Career Faculty
Are you applying for a grant? Developing a curriculum? Writing an article? Starting a clinic? Preparing a quality initiative? If so, you may be interested in learning about the Academy for Faculty Advancement (AFA). Now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic year, this structured mentoring program is open to early career faculty from schools on... More