October 9, 2022

Campus Announcements

New Website Helps Medical Students Find Research Opportunities


One-stop-shopping for students seeking projects and mentors.

News

Alumni Weekend Featured Reunions, Food, Discussions


The centerpiece: A $100 million surprise.

Heather Miselis, Daniel Rotrosen, Gail D’Onofrio, Drew Weissman and Amin Ashrafzadeh sit at a table facing the camera

In the Media

Armenian Weekly

Avedisian and Chobanian: Two friends forever linked to historic gift to Boston University

Edward Avedisian (CFA’59 & ’61), Aram V. Chobanian, MD


Becker's Hospital Review

Boston U School of Medicine to be renamed after $100M gift

Edward Avedisian (CFA’59 & ’61), Aram V. Chobanian, MD


Bloomberg

Retired Clarinet Player Donates $100 Million to BU Medical School

Edward Avedisian (CFA’59 & ’61), Aram V. Chobanian, MD


Boston.com

CDC taps Mass. DPH to establish regional center to better prevent infectious disease outbreaks


Chronicle of Philanthropy

Retired Boston Pops Musician Gives Boston U. $100 Million for Medical School

Edward Avedisian (CFA’59 & ’61), Aram V. Chobanian, MD


CNN

NFL faces intense scrutiny over concussion protocols

Lee E. Goldstein, MD, PhD


Forbes

Study Identifies An Increase In Plus-Size Models Across Social Media

Neelam Vashi, MD


Health Day

Could a Folic Acid Prescription Help Prevent Suicide?

Christine Crawford, MD, MPH


Medpage Today

Fractures & Intellectual Disability; Incorporating Telehealth; Start Calcium Young?

Varsha G. Vimalananda, MD, MPH


NBC Nightly News

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa out indefinitely after second head injury

Ann McKee, MD


People

Tua Tagovailoa Shouldn't Play the Rest of the Season After 2 Head Injuries, Concussion Expert Says

Ann McKee, MD


USA Today

One big change is coming to clinical drug trials. And it's 'no longer lip service.'

Rhoda Au, PhD


WBUR

Boston University is renaming it school of medicine

Edward Avedisian (CFA’59 & ’61), Aram V. Chobanian, MD


WBZ News Radio

Donor Gives BU School Of Medicine $100 Million To Rename After Friend

Edward Avedisian (CFA’59 & ’61), Aram V. Chobanian, MD

Events

// UPCOMING

Department of Medicine Evans Days

Date: Thursday and Friday, Oct. 13-14

Location: Hiebert Lounge


Evans Days is planned to be held in person with video capabilities for people who are unable to attend. Click here for more information.

Photo of the Week

Various flowers with a bust of Hippocrates in the background

Even though it feels like fall, there are still plenty of flowers to be found on campus!

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