Congratulations!

Claudio Morera, MD, Named July’s Distinguished Faculty of the Month 

The nominators say, “Dr. Morera is an extraordinary individual and wonderful colleague!”

Erita Ikonomi Named July's Distinguished Staff of the Month

The nominators say, “Erita makes everyone feel included, appreciated and ‘seen.”

Campus Announcements

Alumni Medical Library Closed July 4

In observance of Independence Day, the Alumni Medical Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. It will be open on Monday, July 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and regular hours will resume at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5. Stay up to date with Library hours at https://www.bumc.bu.edu/medlib/about-us/hours/

Department of Medicine Evans Days Abstract Submissions

Evans Days will be held on Oct. 19-20. Abstract submissions are currently open until July 6, at 11:59 p.m. More information can be found here.

Call for Nominations for Distinguished Faculty and Staff of the Month

Distinguished Faculty of the Month: To recognize faculty service to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine community, please submit your nominations here. All school faculty are eligible for nominations.

Distinguished Staff of the Month: To recognize staff who provide exceptional commitment and service to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine community, please submit your nominations here. All school and BMC staff who directly support the academic, teaching, and research missions of the school, (e.g., coordination of clerkship rotations) are eligible.

Submit your nominations by Friday, July 14.

News

Katya Ravid, DSc, Elected American Heart Association Fellow

She was recognized for excellence, innovation and contributions to scholarship, practice and education.

Gwendolyn Beacham, PhD, Receives Jane Coffin Childs Fund Fellowship

Her research could improve efficiencies of cancer therapies.

First-Year Medical Student Receives Good Catch Award from VA Boston Healthcare System

Vincent Sollitto recognized that a veteran in ED was having a heart attack.

Faculty Action

Committee Preference Survey

The Committee on Committees is seeking Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty members interested in serving on a committee or looking to renew their term. If interested, please complete the committee preference survey. 

Please submit the survey by Friday, July 14.

Note that not all committees need new members at this time but may need members in the future. Indicating interest does not guarantee participation.

In the Media

BBC Science Focus

Yes, yoga is proven to reduce your anxiety. But not in the way you think

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Science Explains Why Kids That Play Well Thrive

Jack Maypole, MD

Health Day

Which Football Players Face Highest Odds for Brain Disorder CTE? New Findings May Tell

Jesse Mez, MD, MS

NBC News

The LGBTQ population is growing, but medical schools haven't caught up

Carl Streed, MD, MPH; Ann Zumwalt, PhD



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This Is the #1 Surprising Thing That Helps With Weight Loss After Age 50, According to a Geriatrician

Thomas Perls, MD, MPH, FACP

Psychology Today

How to Manage Medications When Dealing With Dementia

Andrew Budson, MD

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