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A Response to the Mass Shootings in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and Uvalde
A message was sent to the UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health communities from Eric Dickson, MD, President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health, and Michael F. Collins, M.D., Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, regarding the recent horrific events across the nation.
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Brian Gibbs Shares Message of Healing in the Wake of Mass Shootings
Read the message shared by Brian Gibbs, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer, that addresses recent acts of violence across the country and how we might come together to challenge this hatred and foster a community of empathy, compassion and strength.
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Extension of Indoor Mask Mandate
The requirement for all employees, students, and visitors to wear a mask while inside UMass Chan buildings is being extended until at least June 12. As we have done since the beginning of the pandemic, our infection control and public health guidelines are based on all available data related to COVID-19 transmission and infection rates.
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2022 Caregiver Survey
Caregivers systemwide are encouraged to participate in the anonymous caregiver survey through June 1.
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UMass Chan Medical School 49th Commencement on Sunday, June 5
A familiar and beloved tradition returns to campus as UMass Chan Medical School celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2022 at the 49th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, June 5.
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UMass Chan Vacation Accrual Cap
As we get closer to fiscal year end, we want to remind you of the UMass Chan Vacation Policy and accruals so you can plan accordingly.
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Women's Faculty Awards Spotlight Excellence at UMass Chan Medical School
The 22nd annual Women’s Faculty Awards honoring women in science and health care for achievements in early career development, clinical service, mentoring, science and health, education, and community service at UMass Chan Medical School, were presented on Tuesday, May 24. Congratulations to all our recipients!
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Sent on behalf of David D. McManus, MD, ScM, Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine
Department of Medicine faculty,
I am excited to share that we are actively recruiting for a new Medical Director role in Center for Quality and Safety. This position is a great opportunity to assume a leadership position and advance our quality and safety mission. If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and CV to Melissa Spinazola at: Melissa.spinazola@umassmemorial.org.
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Grand Rounds
Dr. PY Fan, M.D. – UMass Memorial
Dr. Gary Blanchard, M.D. – St. Vincent Hospital
Dr. Fahad Alroumi, M.D., FCCP Baystate Health
Dr. Richard Forster, M.D., FACP UMass Memorial
“Development for the Clinician Educator”
Thursday, June 2, 2022
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Streamed Remotely via Zoom
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qsBdErX1SjSiyUobQFnGQA
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Research Seminars
Ty D. Troutman, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Center for Inflammation and Tolerance, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
“Macrophages, Genomics, and Disease”
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seminar to be held in person:
2nd Fl. LRB Conference Rm. 203
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Join virtually from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://umassmed.zoom.us/j/96760350573pwd=THdoUWdQa0ZySk4rcHVsRW1OQXdpdz09
Password: 585921
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Cardiovascular Special Seminar
Andrea M. Russo, M.D., FACC, FHRS, FAHA
Professor of Medicine
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
“Sex Differences in Arrhythmias”
Wednesday June 1, 2022
12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
https://umassmed.zoom.us/j/96328566887pwd=TEZRQnkzY05vNklqSk9BQlh2Um12dz09
Webinar ID: 963 2856 6887
Passcode: 571605
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On May 25, 2022, members of the UMass Chan community, colleagues from around the region, family, and friends gathered on campus for Innate Immunity Day 2022: A celebration in honor of Dr. Robert Finberg.
This day began with opening remarks from Chancellor Collins and Dean Flotte, as well as Kate Fitzgerald, Ph.D., Robert Brown, D.Phil., M.D., and David McManus, M.D., Sc.M. Keynote speakers included Kenneth Rock M.D., David Knipe Ph.D., and Sara Cherry, Ph.D., and featured talks were presented by Donna Ambrosino, M.D., Peter Libby, M.D., Jeffrey Bergelson, M.D., Evelyn Kurt-Jones, Ph.D., and Jennifer Wang, M.D. Closing remarks were given by Douglas Golenbock, M.D.
Speakers presented on topics including: COVID-19 clinical care and research, vaccines, and antivirals; innate immunity in cardiovascular disease; innate immunity to herpes simplex virus; innate immune sensing of necrotic cell death; coxsackievirus receptors; and innate immune receptors and the pathogenesis of viral infections. Many also shared personal memories, anecdotes, and photos of their time with Dr. Finberg. Additionally, his wife, Joyce Fingeroth, M.D., shared heartfelt remarks on Dr. Finberg’s life and career, and his impact as an educator, clinician, and researcher.
"I was delighted to be able to honor Bob with this symposium. The day went very well and it was a fitting tribute to his accomplished career as a physician scientist, clinician and leader of our department. The environment and community he helped build will be a wonderful legacy long into the future," stated Kate Fitzgerald, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, Division of Innate Immunity.
Also highlighted throughout the day was The Robert Finberg, M.D., Fund for Education and Training in Infectious Disease and Immunology which, to date, has raised over $80,000. To learn more about initiatives that will be funded and to donate, click here.
Thank you to all who participated in this celebration. It was truly a memorable event.
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| Job Well Done Dr. Belkin! | New Hire - Welcome Erin! | | We would like to recognize the great work of GI fellow, Dimitri Belkin, M.D.. Dimitri recently stepped in to work on a challenging patient case. He provided helpful suggestions to fellow staff and delivered exceptional patient care. | We are excited to welcome Erin McAvoy to the Department of Medicine as our new Senior Administrator for Cardiovascular Medicine. | | | |
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Congratulations to Ed Boudreaux, Ph.D., and Stephan Erban, M.D., whose work "Clinical Pathway for Suicide Risk Screening in Adult Primary Care Settings: Special Recommendations," was published in ScienceDirect. | | |
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Department of Medicine
UMass Memorial Health|UMass Chan Medical School, University Campus,
Worcester, MA 01655
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