BUSM This week

BUSM This Week May 29, 2016

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News

Soto Appointed Chief/Chair of Radiology

Jorge Soto, MD, Professor of Radiology, has been appointed Chief of Radiology at Boston Medical Center and Chair of the Department of Radiology at BUSM effective immediately.

How Prions Kill Neurons: New Culture System Shows Early Toxicity to Dendritic Spines

Study published in PLOS Pathogens by David Harris, MD, PhD, professor and chair of Biochemistry.

Depression Lowers Women's Chances of Pregnancy

Findings published in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology by lead author Yael Nillni, PhD, assistant professor of Psychiatry.

Breast and Ovarian Cancer May Have Similar Origins

Study by Sibaji Sarkar, PhD, in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, describes a new concept of how these two cancers may evolve and lead to more effective therapies.

11th Annual McCahan Day Inspires, Innovates BUMC Educators

On Thursday, May 25, more than 100 faculty, staff, residents and students attended John McCahan Medical Education Day.

Cine-forum: Enemy of the Reich

Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, the event included a lively discussion with the executive producer of the film.

Service of Gratitude

Students at BUSM and the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine organized a "Service of Gratitude" to honor their anatomy donors, the teachers who gave them the invaluable rite of passage as health-care providers. Watch the video.

In the Media

HealthDay News

Common Abnormal Heart Rhythm Linked to Cancer Risk

Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM

The Scientist

Amyloid Thwarts Microbial Invaders

Kevan Hartshorn, MD

ESPN

Congressional Report Says NFL Waged Improper Campaign to Influence Government Study

Robert Stern, PhD

Boston Globe

In Concussion Studies, NFL Protects Product, Not Players

Robert Stern, PhD

Announcements

May 30: Memorial Day Parking and Transportation Services

Learn more about shuttle service, available parking facilities and MBTA commuter schedules.

CREST Program: Now Accepting Applications

The Clinical Research Training (CREST) Program is now accepting applications through Oct. 14, 2016. Apply here and learn more about this interactive, mentored training program.

Faculty Action

Faculty Development & Diversity Series: See the Quality Improvement Project Around You

Monday, June 6, Noon-1 p.m.; Evans Building, Room 118
Lunch will be served, CME offered. For more information, contact arrusso@bu.edu.

Registration is now open for this interactive training program that uses case studies developed and vetted with other CTSI groups around the country.

Space is limited. Application deadline is Friday, Sept. 9. Learn more and register today.

June 17 Deadline: Komen Training Grant Application

This is a BU Mentoring and Training in Cancer Health Disparities (MATCH) Program

Please submit your completed application via email to Sara.Gille@bmc.org or contact Sara at 617-638-8034 with questions. Learn more.

Events

Please visit the calendar for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.

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