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Nancy Sullivan, PhD, Appointed NEIDL Director
Nancy Sullivan, PhD, has been appointed director of the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL). Dr. Sullivan is chief of the Biodefense Research Section at the Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), where, over the past 18 years, she has overseen an interdisciplinary team of scientists committed to understanding emerging infectious diseases and their potential solutions. She will join BU on Dec. 1.
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New Shuttle Service
BUMC employees and students will have access to three shuttle routes operated by the Newmarket Business Improvement District (NBID). These fixed shuttle routes will connect BUMC with MBTA Andrew and Ruggles stations. You must show your BU ID to the driver when boarding. Click here to see the route maps and shuttle stops.
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New Issue of Boston University Magazine
Our cover story highlights the MD Class of 2022, whose clinical medical education was upended by COVID-19. This class learned the necessity of being flexible, creative and resilient.
Our Match Day 2022 coverage includes a story on the history of the Match Day algorithm, which might be of special interest to those not involved or familiar with the Match process.
The Giving section includes features on the Konefal family and Debbie Wilson, PhD, and their commitment to medical student scholarships.
Finally, our Alumni section continues the series, Alumni Stories, with profiles on Patricia Roberts (MED’81), David Penson (MED’91), Ralph Sacco (MED’83) and Artemis Simopoulos (MED’56).
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Call for Nominations: BUMC Emerging Leaders Program
This two-day intensive program explores the characteristics of effective leaders and introduces key leadership skills to help late assistant professors and early associate professors on the Medical Campus. Participants attend discussions on what it takes to emerge as a leader, and workshops to practice those skills and develop a network of peers.
Interested faculty should discuss their nominations with their department chair, division chief or an associate dean or center director.
Department chairs, division chiefs, associate deans or center directors should submit the nominee’s name, CV and no more than a one page description of their promise as a leader, their effectiveness, innovation, reliability, and capacity to energize and motivate others to [email protected] by COB Friday, Oct. 7.
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AAMC News
Applying to residency is stressful. Here’s how experts hope to change that
Yoel Benarroch; Angela H. Jackson, MD
Boston Globe
Experts say flu shots could be key to battling serious illness this winter
Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH
Boston Globe
Paying attention: Boston hospital helps breastfeeding Black moms, babies thrive
Emily Swisher-Rosa, MSN; Katherine R. Standish, MD; Afi M. Semenya, MD MPH
Conde Nast Traveler
Which Vaccinations Are Required for Travel?
Elizabeth D. Barnett, MD
Healio
Patisiran beneficial in ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy
John Berk, MD
USA Today
Skin lightening products are a 'regulatory black hole,' and the FDA is warning against using them
Neelam Vashi, MD
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Alumni Medical Library Open House
Date: Thursday, Sept. 29
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Instructional (L) Building, floor 12
Meet the library staff, take a tour, learn about our resources and services, and hear about the new strategic plan!
Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
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