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April 24, 2022

Photo(s) of the Week

Three photos of a rabbit on Talbot Green

Meet our Medical Bunny! BUSM's newest landscaper was spotted hard at work on Talbot Green this week.

Campus Announcements

May 1, 5-7 a.m: Link between BMC and BU Network Unavailable


On Sunday, May 1, between 5-7 a.m., the private network link between the Boston University and Boston Medical Center networks will be intermittently unavailable while BMC performs network maintenance. For example, someone on the BU network or VPN may not be able to access Citrix/EPIC, and someone on the BMC network or VPN may not be able to access BU network drives or BUworks.

 

Questions? Contact BUMC IT at [email protected] with subject “May 1 Downtime.”

New Digital Student Activity Board


The Alumni Medical Library now offers a digital activity board where students can advertise student-related activities. Due to the success of digital signage and in order to reduce our carbon footprint, this activity board will replace posters being placed around the library. Posters placed on the activity board should advertise events hosted by students or student-run clubs, fundraisers, study groups, etc.


For a list of guidelines, plus a link to the required Google form, you can visit this webpage.

News

Toby Chai, MD, Recognized by National Association for Continence


He received the award for exceptional urology care and field advancement.

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Tracy Battaglia, MD, MPH, Named Komen Scholar


She is one of 10 breast cancer researchers to be named this year.

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Faculty Action

Why Diversity Statements Are Needed From Faculty Candidates

Date: Wednesday, April 27

Time: 2-3 p.m.

Virtual Event: Register here


PANELISTS:

  • Seth Marnin, JD, Director of Training & Education, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Columbia University
  • Deboleena Roy, PhD, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University
  • Charles Chang, PhD, Faculty Council Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair, Boston University
  • Chelsea Specht, PhD, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University


Sponsored by the GMS DEI Steering Committee

Supported by an Inclusion Catalyst Grant received by BU Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)

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Search: BUSM Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion

Boston University School of Medicine seeks a highly qualified faculty member to serve 30-50 percent time as Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion (ADDI).

 

An important role within the medical school, the ADDI will:

  • Design and implement strategies to increase student & faculty diversity within the medical school.
  • Collaborate with the other BUMC schools and BUSM department chairs and deans to identify and achieve diversity goals and on initiatives to enhance student and faculty life and learning.
  • Enhance the effectiveness of the Early Medical School Selection Program (EMSSP). Direct the EMSSP including recruitment, retention and academic preparation and assessment of students. Maintain collaboration with partner colleges and universities and seek opportunities to expand affiliations.
  • Manage the Diversity & Inclusion Office, supervise administrative staff and assistant deans. Review and manage Office budget. Prepare and review annual staff evaluations and goals.
  • Monitor and promote diversity at all levels within BUSM and BUMC. Maintain statistics on students, faculty and trainees. Report annually to the Dean and Executive Committee.
  • Mentor students, faculty and trainees and monitor progress of students.
  • Support medical student cultural and ethnic groups on campus.
  • Explore new funding and grant support for diversity efforts.

 

Qualifications:

  • MD or PhD.
  • Knowledge of and experience with national trends in diversity and inclusion.
  • Strong collaborative, oral and written communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
  • Ability to mentor and advise faculty members and develop programs and materials that meet student needs.

 

Interested candidates please send a CV with a cover letter of application noting your qualifications above to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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In the Media

Boston Globe

Brigham, Children’s Hospital researchers find increased mutations in Alzheimer’s patient brain cells

Andrew E. Budson, MD


Boston Globe

Medical experts advise public to keep masking on public transit after federal judge lifts national mandate

Davidson Hamer, MD


Boston Globe

Study of former college football players finds increased risk of brain disorders

Robert Stern, PhD


Dallas News

Our best weapon against drug overdoses is good data

Jeffrey Samet, MD, MA, MPH


Healio

Cognitive impairment, headaches, CVD more common in former college football players

Robert Stern, PhD


Health Day

AHA News: Decades-Long Heart Study Shows Longer Lives, Lower Cardiovascular Risks

Vasan S. Ramachandran, MD


Health Day

Former College Football Players Suffer More Brain Disorders as They Age

Robert Stern, PhD


NBC Boston

FDA Issues Warning About Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Tests

Lakedra S Pam, MD


Parade

Do At-Home COVID Tests Expire? Here’s What Infectious Disease Experts Say

Stephen M. Brecher, PhD


San Jose Mercury News

Family of late 49er Greg Clark shares story of his battle with CTE

Stephen M. Brecher, PhD


WCVB-TV

College football players more likely to have brain disorders, Boston University CTE study finds

Robert Stern, PhD


WHDH-TV

‘So many important questions to answer’: BU research indicates college football players more likely to develop brain disorders

Robert Stern, PhD


USA Today

Former NFL player Greg Clark had CTE when he killed himself: 'Got to find better ways to help'

Ann McKee, MD; Lee Goldstein, MD, PhD

Events

// UPCOMING

Spring Shred & Recycle Event 2022

Date: Thursday, April 28

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Talbot Green

 

Open to all faculty, staff, and students to safely & securely dispose of documents – any and all paperwork, especially those papers with personal or sensitive information – and hard drives. You can also recycle batteries, lightbulbs, toner, cords, and electronics.


Note: If you have a large amount, please coordinate directly with Facilities to transport to the event.


If you’re unsure of when you can dispose of BU documents, this is a good opportunity to familiarize yourself with the University’s Record Retention Policy.

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// SAVE THE DATE

Visiting Professor Lecture: Paul Thompson, PhD

Date: Wednesday, May 4

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L112)

 

Protein citrullination is a novel therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases


Dr. Thompson is Professor and Director of Chemical Biology in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Principal Investigator of the Thompson Lab, all at the UMASS Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass. 

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BUSM General Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Thursday, May 5

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Hybrid Event: Hiebert Lounge or via Zoom

 

AGENDA

 

Distinguished Faculty & Staff of the Month Awards

Karen Antman, MD

 

Recommendations for Degrees at Graduation

• MA, MS, PhD Candidates: C. James McKnight, PhD

• MD Degrees: Priya Garg, MD

• Latin Honors: Paige Curran

 

Other

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17th Annual McCahan Medical Campus Education Day

Date: Wednesday, May 25

Theme: Advancing Intercultural & Inclusive Practices in the Classroom

Keynote Speaker: Liza A. Talusan, PhD


In recognition of John McCahan's excellence as an educator, the Department of Medical Sciences & Education and BUMC are proud to host the 17th Annual McCahan Medical Campus Education Day.

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