The GMS Press
September 26th 2019
The Faces of GMS Diversity:
Kathryn Odamah

Kathryn Odamah grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. While at Duke, she conducted neurotoxicology research, in which she examined the effects of novel organophosphate flame retardants on memory and behavior in adult and aged Zebrafish. 
 
Here at BU, under the mentorship of Dr. Farb, she uses in vivo electrophysiology to examine alterations in the dynamical properties of hippocampal neurons in a novel transgenic rat model of Alzheimer’s disease.
 
Read more about Kathryn here.
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Deadlines & Schedule:

PhD Dissertation Outline May 2020 Award
October 2nd 

Masters Diploma Application for January 2020 Award
October 2nd 

PhD Diploma Application for January 2020 Award
October 3rd 

Last Day to Drop Standard Courses (without a “W” grade)
October 7th

Columbus Day Holiday (Classes Suspended)
October 14th
Evening Transit Shuttle

Reminder: This evening shuttle, upon request, travels to parking facilities, select MBTA stations and nearby South End neighborhood locations. Learn more here .
Student Organization Updates:
Minority and International Students Organization Fall Event:

Cultural Diversity Enhances Science Diversity - A Latinx Perspective
Thursday, October 3rd at 1 pm in R-110

This event is a luncheon and discussion with a speaker on diversity in science and embracing your cultural identity in your professional life. See the flyer for full event details.


Biomedical Sciences PhD Student Organization Fall Events:

PiBS Retreat Afterparty!  
Friday, October 4th at 5 pm at Lir on Boylston

Current PhD students from PiBS are encouraged to join us in celebrating the conclusion of the PiBS Retreat. This is an opportunity to congratulate first year students on the conclusion of their first FiBS module and speak with them about their upcoming rotation searches. Appetizers will be provided!

RSVP by e-mailing  bpso@bu.edu.
 
Costumes for Cancer 5K Walk/Run! 
Sunday, October 27th at 9:30 am at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir

This will be our second year collaborating with the GMSSO to put together a 5K walk/run team to support cancer research grants at Massachusetts General Hospital. Participants can wear a Halloween costume (optional). Registration comes with discounted food and free drink tickets to local businesses after the race (“Join a Team” and select “Boston University” to join our team)!

Learn more and  register here. RSVP after registering by e-mailing  bpso@bu.edu.
 
BPSO Students on Tap! 
Thursday, November 14th at 4 pm at Backlash Beer Company

The BPSO is organizing a for-students/by-students science on tap series! Join us for the first event on November 14th at Backlash Beer Company and hear about research being done by fellow biomedical PhD students. Our speakers in November come from Anatomy and Neurobiology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology!

RSVP by e-mailing  bpso@bu.edu.  Pizza will be provided!
 
Biomedical PhD Alumni LinkedIn Group

We have created a Biomedical PhD Alumni LinkedIn page. All PhD students are encouraged to join and invite any/all BU PhD alumni connections. The goal is to establish a network of PhD alumni that can post career opportunities! Request membership on  LinkedIn .
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