January 6, 2019
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News
The clinician investigator, mentor and role model has published more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles.
More than 100 BUSM faculty are listed as “tops” in their respective fields. See who made the list!
This fall, nine first-year medical students participated in Eat to Treat, a seminar aimed at increasing knowledge about nutrition and how it relates to overall health.
In the Media
Faculty Action
Katya Ravid, DSc , the newly elected President of Massachusetts Academy of Sciences (MAS), invites BU faculty nominations for Fellowship Awards. MAS Fellows are selected by a MAS governing board based on academic accomplishments and willingness to take part in shaping MAS activities. 

For details on the process, the current list of fellows and MAS activities, visit: www.maacadsci.org
Events
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
Save the Date
Wednesday, Jan. 16
3-4:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, L112

Doug Macdonald (GMS'98), director of Research and Scientific Alliances at the CHDI Foundation, will present on therapeutic strategies for Huntington’s Disease. 

Medical Student Research Symposium
Friday, Jan. 25
Noon-2 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge 

This event highlights research done by medical students, particularly those who completed research last summer as part of the Medical Student Summer Research Program. The entire community is invited to attend.
Thursday, Jan. 31-Friday, Feb. 1

BUSM will welcome Stuart Slavin, MD, MEd, to campus Thursday, Jan. 31-Friday, Feb. 1 for two lectures and a faculty workshop.   Click here f or event details.