September 10, 2023

News

6th Annual Stanfield Lecture Emphasizes Importance of Doctor-Patient Relationship


In delivering the keynote lecture, Stephen Tringale, MD’90, assistant professor of family medicine, told the 175th entering class that the doctor-patient relationship is one of the most important healing tools they will possess.

Student Rohini Kambhampati wearing scrubs and showing off her new stethescope

Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, Receives Honorary Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Award


She delivered the honorary Fellow Award Lecture, and the opening keynote R.T. Hall Lecture at the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting.

Bob Woodruff Foundation Renews its Commitment to Women Veterans


This is the foundation’s third grant, bringing their total support since 2020 to more than $400,000.

Carl Streed, Jr., MD, Receives 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Award


He is part of the second cohort that represents the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, activists, intellectual provocateurs, authors, and directors who inspire and catalyze us all to a more just and equitable world

Faculty Action

Save the Date: How to Get Promoted and CV Review

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 11

Time: Noon-2 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Register here

 

Must register for this event before Sept. 22. Please submit your CV to [email protected] by Sept. 22.

 

If you register for the workshop, a survey link will be emailed to you prior to the meeting. Please make sure to complete the survey before the meeting.

In the Media

Alzheimer's Forum

Lipid-Laden, Sluggish Microglia? Blame Aβ.

Julia TCW, PhD


Armenian Mirror Spectator

Former BU President, Medical Pioneer, Philanthropist Dr. Aram Chobanian Dies


The Boston Globe

Dr. Aram V. Chobanian, president who calmed BU at a troubled time, dies at 94


The Boston Globe

Heads up: Concussions are common in soccer — especially for girls — but rules are changing to keep young athletes safe


BU Today

BU President Emeritus Aram Chobanian (Hon.’06) Dies at 94; Helped Stabilize the University in Tumultuous Period

Karen Antman, MD


Cronkite News

CTE study reveals alarming numbers about athletes who died before reaching 30


Cure Today

Vitamin D is a ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Digestive Tract Cancer

Michael Holick, MD, PhD

Events

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Sustainability Festival 2023

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 20

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Talbot Green


Stop by the Sustainability Festival for some fun and games. Connect with student groups and BU community members, and learn more about getting involved with sustainability.

Sustainability is for everyone, so come see what BU and our local partners have to offer, including:

  • Ways to get involved
  • Bike safety info and giveaways 
  • BU’s Zero Waste Plan
  • Food and activities

We look forward to seeing you at the festival!

General Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 20

Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge, L-14

RSVP to [email protected]


AGENDA

11:30 a.m.: Sandwiches and fruit available

Noon: Dean’s welcome to the new academic year

12:05 p.m.: Distinguished Faculty & Staff of the Month

12:15 p.m.: Honoring John Barton for 22 years of service to BUMC, and congratulating him on his new BU position

12:20 p.m.: Facilities Team Introduction

12:30 p.m.: Ken Freeman, BU President ad interim

1:30 p.m.: Reception

Dr. Anuradha Ray, Indian brunette woman with a blue blazer

Annual Sue Kim Hanson Lecture: Probing the Idiosyncrasies of Severe Asthma

Date: Friday, Sept. 22

Time: Noon

Location: Keefer Auditorium, or via Zoom

For Zoom link, please email Judah Ron


Join us for the 22nd Annual Sue Kim Hanson Lecture in Immunology by Anuradha Ray, PhD. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights in lung immunology.

Dr. Anuradha Ray, Indian brunette woman with a blue blazer

Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony & Luncheon

Date: Friday, Sept. 22

Time: Noon-2 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge

Register here


This year's Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, Reshma Kewalramani, MD (CAS'98, CAMED'98) hopes for mutual access to medical students and other graduate students at the upcoming Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony & Luncheon. Please note that registration is required to attend and register only if you will be able to attend the entire two-hour session.

IPNC2023 over the Boston Skyline

23rd International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference: Sept. 24-29

Date: Sunday-Friday, Sept. 24-29

Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston

Register here


Co-hosted by BU and Tufts, the conference aims to bring together passionate scientists, emerging and experienced researchers and clinicians from all continents to discuss the clinical presentation, epidemiology, population genomics, vaccine research and development, host-pathogen interactions and gene regulation of the Neisseria species in order to keep abreast of the latest developments in this field. IPNC is a great opportunity for networking and forming collaborations for future work on pathogenic Neisseria species. For more information, contact Professor of Medicine Lee Wetzler, MD.

Save the Date: Department of Medicine Evans Days 2023

Date: Thursday-Friday, Oct. 19-20


SCHEDULE

Thursday, Oct. 19

8:15-9:15 a.m.: Oral Presentation, L110

9:30-11 a.m.: Basic Science Poster Presentation, Hiebert Lounge

11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Basic Science & Clinical Research Poster Presentation, Hiebert Lounge

1-1:30 p.m.: Anthony Hollenberg, MD, Interviews Barbara Kahn, MD, L110

1:30-2:30 p.m.: ARC Presentations, L110

3-4 p.m.: Wilkins Visiting Professor Lecture, Keefer Auditorium

6-9 p.m.: Reception & Awards Ceremony, Invitation only


Friday, Oct. 20

Noon-1 p.m.: Ingelfinger Visiting Professor Lecture, Keefer Auditorium

Save the Date: Provost Workshop on ChatGPT and other Generative AI

Date: Thursday, Oct. 26

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge, L-14

Register here


This workshop will educate staff and faculty about ways to use ChatGPT and other Generative AI tools effectively and ethically. Participants will walk away with concrete action items that can be implemented in educational and research settings. This is an entry-level workshop with learning opportunities for new and experienced users.

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