Congratulations

Jonathan Wisco, PhD, Named September’s Distinguished Faculty of the Month

The nominators say, “Dr. Wisco is an amazing teacher!”

Karan Kacy Smith Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for September

The nominators say, “Karan is one of the best mentors I’ve ever had!”

Campus Announcements

Alumni Medical Library Closed for Labor Day Weekend

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the Alumni Medical Library will be closed for the weekend thru Monday, Sept. 4. The library will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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

Boston Herald

Boston University CTE study: 41% of contact sport athletes who died young had CTE

Ann McKee, MD

BU Today

Young Amateur Athletes at Risk of CTE, BU Study Finds

Ann McKee, MD

CNN

Largest study of brains of athletes younger than 30 finds early signs of CTE even in amateur players

Ann McKee, MD

ESPN

Study finds CTE in 40% of athletes who died before 30

Ann McKee, MD

Futurity

What Would Actually Cut Homelessness and Overdose Risk?

Simeon Kimmel, MD

Huff Post

3 Signs Of Heart Problems In Kids Every Parent Should Know About

Sharon O’Brien, MD

Medpage Today

Brain Damage, Including CTE, Seen in Athletes Who Died Young

Ann McKee, MD

Medscape

'Game Changer' Data for Vitamin D in Digestive Tract Cancers

Michael Holick, MD, PhD

Medscape

Written Exposure Therapy Matches Prolonged for PTSD

Denise Sloan, PhD

The New York Times

After the Loss of a Son, a Football Coach Confronts a Terrible Truth

Ann McKee, MD

USA Today

Study finds connection between CTE and athletes who died before age 30

Ann McKee, MD

U.S. News & World Report

Autopsy Study of Athletes Who Died Young Shows Many Had Signs of CTE

Ann McKee, MD

WBEZ Chicago

A new therapy could help treat PTSD. All you need is a pen and paper.

Denise Sloan, PhD

WBUR

Younger athletes at risk of chronic brain injuries, study finds

Ann McKee, MD

WBZ

New Boston University study finds evidence of CTE in 41% of athletes who died young

WCVB

Boston University researchers find CTE in brains of young athletes; Suggest prevention is possible

Ann McKee, MD

WebMD

New Study Finds CTE Is Common in Brains of Athletes Under 30

Ann McKee, MD

WGBH

New variants, boosters and more: Your expert guide to COVID-19 as fall approaches

Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH

WGBH

New Boston University study finds CTE in 40% of athletes under 30

Ann McKee, MD

Events

// SAVE THE DATE

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

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

Date: Sunday-Friday, Sept. 24-29

Location: Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston

Register here

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.

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

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. Registration to come.

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