BUSM This Week                                
April 10, 2016

News news

Researchers, led by Sudha Seshadri, MD, have identified a new set of genes that may be responsible for the two most common and disabling neurological conditions, stroke and dementia.

New research, led by James Pokines, PhD, may one day help crime scene investigators pinpoint time of death.


Minh Tam Truong, MBBS, BSc, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, has been appointed Chief of Radiation Oncology at Boston Medical Center and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at BUSM effective immediately.


Anthony Rizzo has been named Assistant Dean for Financial and Administrative Operations and Fredric Majnoun has been named Assistant Dean for Research Administration and Finance at the School of Medicine effective April 1.

 

Kitt Shaffer received the 2016 Alliance of Medical Students Educators in Radiology Excellence in Education Award.
 

Did you miss BUMC's Art Days 2016? Take a look at this campuswide event and see who's channeling their inner Monet. Watch the video.
In the Media inthemedia
Sports Illustrated
Another Important Study About the Long-Term Impact of Football

Philip Montenigro, MD/PhD candidate; Robert Stern, PhD
 
Charcoal on the Menu? You Bet Your Ash.

Caroline Apovian, MD, medicine and pediatrics

Common Irregular Heartbeat May Hamper Seniors' Walking Ability
 
Jared Magnani, MD, medicine
 

Announcements announcements
McCahan Education Day
BUMC faculty, residents, students and staff are invited to submit poster abstracts of ongoing or completed education projects and proposals for workshops. Cash prizes will be awarded to top poster abstracts!

New deadline is Tuesday, April 12.
Submit your abstract.
 


The Office of Academic Affairs seeks nominations for the Voluntary Faculty Award of Excellence. Submit nominations. Learn more.

The Data Coordinating Center has moved! Visit the center and it's newly renovated offices located in the Soloman Carter Fuller Building, M921. Learn more about the center and its services.

Faculty Action Items facultyaction
BUSM will be holding its annual Admissions Open House on Saturday, April 16, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 

Click here for more information and how you can help!


BUSM faculty are urged to apply now for the 2016-17 Early Career Faculty Development Program. Submit your application by Monday, April 18.  
 
Events events
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week. 

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The Puppies Are Back!
April 14-15

The North Shore Animal League of America's puppy van, which brings dogs and cats for faculty, students and staff to play with, will be on the Medical Campus, along with Boston Medical Center's Healing Paws therapy dogs.

April 14-15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Talbot Green


Learn about sustainability@BU and enjoy interactive activities, food, giveaways and more!
Bring hard-to-recycle items like ink/toner cartridges, batteries, lighbulbs and Styrofoam.

Thursday, April 14, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Talbot Green.
 
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BUSM General Faculty Meeting

Wednesday, May 4, 2-3 p.m.; BUSM Instructional Building, L112

Inflammation Symposium May 23, Registration Required

Monday, May 23, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Learn more about the symposium schedule.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Contact program administrator, Francisco Patino.
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