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Events and Discussions on the Medical Campus
Please note that faculty, staff and students may sponsor events and discussions in Medical Campus space. As noted in BU President ad interim Kenneth Freeman’s January 18, 2024, message to the BU community, BU’s Statement on Free Speech and Expression, “recognizes that the freedom to pursue lines of inquiry and express views without fear is a cornerstone of a great research university. The statement, approved by the Board of Trustees in 2020, voices the University’s adherence to ‘the guiding principle that the remedy for speech that some may find hurtful, offensive, or even hateful is not suppression of speech, but more speech.’ However, the broad speech protections that are essential for academic inquiry or the healthy functioning of a democracy implicitly carry with them a responsibility for each of us to exercise that freedom thoughtfully and with the clear recognition that intemperate or hateful speech can have deeply harmful consequences for other members of our community.”
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Join the Staff Advisory Council!
Applications are now open for new members to serve on the BU Staff Advisory Council (BU-SAC) beginning in July 2024. The Council is seeking broader participation from staff in all departments and encourages applications.
Active non-represented or represented and benefits-eligible, full- or part-time (50% FTE) staff members with at least 12 months of continuous employment are eligible to serve on the BU-SAC. New members will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2024–June 30, 2027.
The Membership Selection Committee will review all applications, and appointment decisions will be announced in May 2024. Find out more about the application process and submit your application here.
Email Tony Rizzo, BU-SAC Secretary, at busac@bu.edu, with any questions or concerns.
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Call for Abstracts and Workshop Submissions: McCahan Day 2024
BUMC faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff who are interested in educational innovations and scholarship are invited to submit an abstract or workshop proposal of ongoing or completed education projects for the 19th Annual McCahan Medical Education Day. The deadline to submit an education project is Friday, April 12.
Theme: Building Collaborative Education Research
Keynote Speaker: Binyomin Abrams, PhD, Research Associate Professor, Director of General Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences, Boston University
To find out more about McCahan Day, visit bumc.bu.edu/jmedday
To submit an education project:
This annual event is hosted by the department of medical sciences & education.
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W Building Construction Project Update
Week of April 1
Next week, crews will continue demolishing Air Handler 3 and installing parts for the heat exchanger. Additionally, crews will be installing insulation to piping, conduit runs for electrical and connecting EAHU-1. Crews also will be on the roof connecting duct work to EAHU. The expected impact for next week is similar to what was experienced this week.
If you have questions, comments or concerns, please contact Dylan McIntosh.
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BUMG Clinical Excellence Awards
The BUMG Clinical Excellence Awards annually honor members who have made exceptional contributions to our clinical mission and who have exemplified our core values through outstanding clinical work. Recipients will become members of the BUMG Clinical Excellence Society. Awards will be given to honor accomplishments in the four categories listed below:
Advanced Practice Provider Excellence Award
Given to an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who demonstrates excellence in collaboration and has made noteworthy contributions to promote patient wellness.
New Faculty Excellence Award
Given to a new clinician who demonstrates clinical excellence and has made exceptional contributions to the clinical mission of the organization during their first three years of service.
Excellence in Care Award
Given to an early or mid-career clinician who demonstrates clinical excellence and is an exceptional role model for applying the BUMG core values in their clinical work.
Excellence in Leadership Award
Given to a clinician who demonstrates exceptional clinical leadership, embodies the BUMG core values, and has made noteworthy contributions to enhancing clinical infrastructure and/or supporting excellence in patient care.
For more information and to submit a nomination, click here.
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The Boston Globe
High levels of exercise before the pandemic linked to decreased risk of contracting COVID-19, Brigham and Women’s study finds
Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH
CBC
Family of Bob Murdoch says 2-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from stage 3 CTE
Ann McKee, MD
Healio
CT-detected knee cartilage mineralization predicts MRI cartilage worsening in same area
Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD
Health Day
LE8 Can Improve Future Heart Health in Women With History of Complicated Pregnancy
Frank Qian, MD, MPH
Health Day
Social Media + Photo-Editing Apps Tied to Higher Interest in Cosmetic Procedures
Iman F. Khan, MD, MPH
Medium
Ask an Expert: How is obesity managed with medications like Ozempic?
Samar Hafida, MBBCh
Science
Foiling Deadly Prions
David A. Harris, MD, PhD
WGCU
The Doctor is No Longer In: Conversations with physicians about why they are quitting
MaryAnn B. Wilbur, MD, MPH, MHS
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Neurology M4 Match Panel
Date: Tuesday, April 2
Time: Noon
Location: Instructional Building, L211
All are welcomed to join this year’s matched Neurology M4s for a Q&A, discussion of their experiences in neurology and advice to match into residency programs. Lunch will be provided.
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Visiting Professor Lecture | Joanne Murabito, MD, ScM
Date: Tuesday, April 2
Time: 1-1:45 p.m. (presentation) 1:45-2 p.m. (Q&A)
Location: Instructional Building, L112, or via Zoom
Register here
"Challenges and opportunities to study aging at the Framingham Heart Study"
Dr. Murabito is professor of medicine at BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and a primary care physician in the section of general internal medicine. She serves as interim Co-PI and Research Center Director of the Framingham Heart Study.
Dr. Murabito’s research focuses on the epidemiology and genetics of longevity and healthy aging. She leads the longevity and healthy aging working group in the CHARGE (Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology) consortium where she collaborates with colleagues from many other cohort studies and from many scientific disciplines.
Dr. Murabito is also a co-investigator for the NIA-funded Long Life Family Study. She uses tools available within the Framingham Heart Study to investigate biologic mechanisms of aging including inflammation. In addition, Dr. Murabito is investigating the use of mobile health devices in the Framingham Heart Study cohorts to understand how mHealth devices can be used to track and improve the health of older adults.
Dr. Murabito received her MD degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an ScM from the Harvard School of Public Health. She did a research fellowship at the Framingham Heart Study.
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Visiting Professor Lecture | Gary J. Bassell, PhD
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 2-2:45 p.m. (presentation) 2:45-3 p.m. (Q&A)
Location: Instructional Building, Alan Peters Seminar Room, L1008, or via Zoom
Register here
“RNA dysregulation driving synaptic dysfunction in brain disorders”
Gary J. Bassell, PhD is the Charles Howard Candler Professor and chair of the department of cell biology at Emory University School of Medicine. A native of Massachusetts, he received a BS in chemistry from Framingham State University (1985), PhD in cell biology from the University of Massachusetts Medical School (1992) and did a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Neurological Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Bassell joined the faculty as an assistant professor in the department of anatomy and structural biology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1995-98) and then the department of neuroscience (1998-2005). In 2005, he moved to the department of cell biology at Emory as an associate professor.
Dr. Bassell’s laboratory has major interests to elucidate basic mechanisms of neuronal mRNA regulation affecting synapse function, and to understand neurological disease mechanisms that result from impairments in mRNA regulation, including fragile x syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and myotonic dystrophy. More recently his lab has been active in the development of therapeutic strategies to model genetic neurological disease using human patient iPSC derived neurons and cerebral organoids. Dr. Bassell’s laboratory has been continuously funded for over 20 years as a principal investigator of NIH grants.
He is an author on 165 publications and co-inventor on three patent applications, including one that has been awarded. He is the recipient of theBasal O’Connor Scholar Award from March of Dimes (1996), Dana Foundation Award in Brain Imaging (2004), Trailblazer Award from Autism Speaks Foundation (2011) and a NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Award (2013).
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Framingham Heart Study: Celebrating 75 Years of Research
Dates: Monday, April 8
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Nevins Hall,150 Concord St.. Framingham, Mass.
Register here
This event serves as a testament to the impact volunteer participation has had over
the past 75 years. The unwavering commitment to health research has made a
profound impact on countless lives. All family members and friends are welcome to
join as well. FHS look forward to celebrating this historic achievement together!
Registration is appreciated but not required and helps with planning! Family and friends are welcome to join. Refreshments will be provided prior to and immediately following the event. Parking on site is limited, but shuttle services will be provided from FHS offices (73 Mt. Wayte Ave.) starting at 9:30 a.m.
The Framingham Heart Study strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our facilities, programming and
celebratory events. Your experience is important. If you have a disability, require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact FHS at 508-532-5293 or via email at fhs@bu.edu at least 2 weeks prior to the event to discuss your needs. To stay informed about the latest event developments such as updates on event speakers,
parking information, and more, please check the website.
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Shred + Recycle Event
Date: Tuesday, April 16
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Talbot Green
In partnership with BU Sustainability, BU Information Security is hosting the Spring Shred + Recycle event. This is open to all faculty, staff and students, allowing for safe and secure disposal of documents – any and all paperwork, especially those papers with personal or sensitive information – and hard drives. You can also recycle batteries, lightbulbs, toner, cords and electronics. New this year are opportunities for recycling textiles, books and film plastics.
There is no limit to the amount you can shred and recycle. Clean out your office, dorm (you can even bring things from your home).
Note: If you have a large amount to recycle, please coordinate directly with facilities for transportation to the event. Neither BU Sustainability nor BU Information Security arrange transportation or pick up.
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Faculty & Staff Meeting
Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Zoom / Hiebert Lounge
Register here
More details to come at a later date.
Light refreshments will be available.
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