Jan. 17, 2021
News // Announcements


As Boston University begins to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, get answers to FAQs about priorities, timing and what to expect.

Shamsh Shaikh (MED '22) splits the top honor in the first-ever AMA Research Challenge for his poster, "The Effect of Pod-based E-cigarettes on Endothelial Cell Phenotype: Preliminary Results."

Shaikh’s research examined the components of e-cigarettes and the potential harm that the product can have. Read more.

The Medical Education Office announces a search for a new Assistant Dean for Clinical Integration. Learn more.

Interested candidates should send a CV with a cover letter noting your qualifications and interest in the position to rlhalley@bu.edu by Jan. 31, 2021.

This dashboard displays the contributions of our researchers working rapidly inform the global community of important findings and data sets.

Learn about new ways to enhance your experience.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the 31st annual BUMC Gallery for the Arts, sponsored by the Provost’s Office. Artwork must be submitted this year as images online by Feb. 1. Read more.

Celebrate the resourcefulness, creativity, and spirit of BU faculty, graduate teaching instructors, faculty coaches, and student classroom moderators during the LfA experience/2020-21 academic year with the Learn from Anywhere Creativity & Spirit Awards. The deadline for all 2020 nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.

Learn more and submit a nomination here.
Events

// THIS WEEK
Visit the calendar for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.

Dr. Louis Sullivan (BUSM’58) will present “A Life of Service in Healthcare, and Why It’s Important in Today’s World” as this year’s special virtual event commemorating the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find details and registration link here.
// UPCOMING
1-2 p.m.

Virtual Meeting | Agenda to follow
Register here.

Register here to attend any of the following livestream virtual events.

Feb. 8 | Noon-3:15 p.m.

This presentation examines the triumphs of Rebecca Lee Crumpler and other firsts in medicine, and the benefits of embracing diversity moving forward.

Feb. 9 | 3-5 p.m.

Prominent Black female trailblazers in medicine share their career journeys and insights on contemporary issues.

Feb. 10 | 3-5 p.m.

A panel of local rising stars discuss healthcare disparities, lack of Black Americans in the healthcare profession and lack of Black healthcare leaders.

Feb. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 | Noon-3 p.m.

Leading COVID experts offer their perspectives on the effect of the pandemic on the Black Community in this panel moderated by Rev. Liz Walker of Roxbury Presbyterian Church.
6 p.m.

BUSM students invite you to meet them in a casual, virtual setting! This event is presented by the Student Committee on Medical School Affairs and BUSM Alumni Association. Register here.

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