Campus Announcements

Medical Campus COVID-19 Updated Vaccine Clinic

There will be a COVID-19 updated vaccine clinic on Monday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Hiebert Lounge. BU's Chief Health Office has partnered with Holtzman Medical Group to host the one-day clinic. Beginning Oct. 15, you can register for a vaccination by clicking here. 

W Building Construction Project Update

Week of Oct. 16

Next week crews will begin installing crossover ductwork on the 11^th floor and removing old vent stacks and small air handlers on the roof level. This work will likely be slightly more impactful than what was experienced this week, with the most impactful activities scheduled in the morning and lessening as the day goes on, ending at 3 p.m.

Additionally, BU Facilities, Shawmut Construction and the project teams’ electricians have met and are preparing a detailed shutdown plan that will be distributed to the occupants of the W Building in advance of the emergency electrical shutdown planned for Nov. 13.

News

CReM Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Pioneering Center for Stem Cell Research

The Center’s collaborative, open-source approach is key to their mission and vision of ‘advancing science to heal the world.’

Alumni Gather for Alumni Weekend 2023

Celebrating returning alumni and the 40th anniversary of the Early Medical School Selection Program

In the Media

ABC News

Why safe spaces in health care matter for LGBTQ+ patients

Renee Crichlow, MD

Associated Press

Popular social media meme misrepresents flu vaccine ingredients‌

David Hamer, MD

BU Today

Kilachand Fund Awards Go to Crystal Rib Cage and Brain Connection Projects

Joseph Mizgerd, ScD

Health Day

Medical Groups Issue Consensus Definition of Brain Death

David Greer, MD

UPI

Study: Chemical hair relaxers may put Black women at higher risk for uterine cancer

Kimberly Bertrand, ScD

The Wall Street Journal

The Secret to Living to 100? It’s Not Good Habits‌

Thomas Perls, MD

The Washington Post

How much sunshine are you getting? Now your watch can keep track.

Michael Holick, MD, PhD

WBZ News Radio

BU Study: Long-Term Use Of Chemical Hair Relaxers Linked To Risk Of Cancer

Kimberly Bertrand, ScD

Events

// UPCOMING

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, Keefer Auditorium

1:30-2:30 p.m.: ARC and Dr. D. Coleman Prize Presentations, Keefer Auditorium

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.

Boston Public Library eCard Signup Program

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 31

Time: 10 a.m.-Noon

Location: Instructional Building Lobby

Come join the Alumni Medical Library and the Boston Public Library and register for a BPL Library eCard! An eCard from the Boston Public Library offers you access to so many wonderful digital resources including OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla for ebooks, audiobooks and more. Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our programming. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason, please contact the event organizer, Kristen Sheridan at [email protected], by 10/17 to discuss accommodations.

Save the Date: McCahan Day 2024

Date: Friday, May 24, 2024

More information to come.

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