A new study from BU’s Qiaoling Wang, PhD, provides a practical foundation for mechanistic studies and for testing senescence-targeted therapies in tissue repair: bit.ly/3OFSaxx
In a new interview featured in Medium, BU’s Hugo Aparicio, MD, MPH, talks about how digital habits impact brain and mental health: bit.ly/3Os7Og5
Due to the impending winter storm, Boston University Medical Campus will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23, including the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and the BU School of Public Health: www.bumc.bu.edu/2026/02/22/2...
BU’s Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM, DrHC, is featured in the AHA's Circulation “Paths to Discovery” section. The interview highlights her personal story and challenges, offering insight on her life and career as a pioneer in cardiovascular medicine: bit.ly/4kDcuLQ
A new study from BU’s Jennifer Beane, PhD, found a microRNA in airway premalignant lesions that may help lesions evade the immune system and progress toward lung cancer: www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/news-e...
More on Humane Intelligence: a practical framework for ‘walk before you run’ clinical AI; risk-tiering by task, with disclosure/consent and accountable oversight (especially relevant for older adults): sites.bu.edu/hhkyomen/hum...
BU’s Helen Kyomen, MD, MS outlines a “walk before you run” approach to medical A.I. in a New York Times Letter to the Editor, emphasizing risk-tiering by task along with disclosure, consent, and oversight: bit.ly/4anPdsJ
Happy Terrier Spirit Day! 🎉
As we celebrate our first Spirit Day, tell us: What makes you #ProudtoBU?
Tell us in the comments and show your BU pride today.
Collaboration is core to BU’s vision, from Boston Medical Center (BMC) to the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) and beyond. By aligning around common purpose, we can scale research and improve lives. Explore the partnerships powering BU’s convergent future: bit.ly/3ZH77l7
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) should be recognized as a new cause of dementia according to the BU CTE Center’s new largest of its kind study: bit.ly/4r2YwWh
Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research done in the United Kingdom with BU’s David Felson, MD, MPH, and Belinda Borrelli, PhD: bit.ly/3Zz9JS0
Research Discovery: A major study of African American brain tissue has led researchers to identify a gene involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
Diseases Affected: Alzheimer’s disease
Key Findings: In brain tissue from African American individuals with autopsy-confirmed Alzheimer’s disease, scientists noted a 1.5-fold increase in the expression of the gene ADAMTS2, overlapping with similar findings in European American brain tissue.
What’s Next? Genetic expression tied to Alzheimer’s disease often differs and shows only modest overlap between European American and African American populations, but the shared expression of ADAMTS2 points to a biological process and a potential therapeutic target to treat or prevent the disease.
Researchers at @bumedicine.bsky.social launched the largest-ever #Alzheimers study of African American brain tissue. They discovered an increase in the expression of the gene ADAMTS2, which could be a target for future therapies. #Neurogenetics #Dementia
A new article from BU’s Helen Kyomen, MD, MS, showcases the “Humane Intelligence” framework, a geriatric psychiatry-led system to improve older-adult care with AI: bit.ly/4sT9P4C
Want to know the secret to living to a hundred years old? BU’s Stacy Andersen, PhD, spoke with Time Magazine about what it means to enjoy a long, healthy life: bit.ly/4jsvaNN
From all of us here at BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine: Happy Holidays!
A new study from BU’s Sanford Auerbach, MD, sheds light on the differences of treatment and diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea based on patient’s sex: bit.ly/45bkVr9
Sharing a holiday message from Dean Ad Interim Hee-Young Park, PhD.
Against an architectural backdrop, a quote reads: "Our hearts go out to the families and others suffering after the tragic violence at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia. Our community stands ready to assist Brown in any way possible and to provide support and assistance to anyone in need during this profoundly difficult time." signed President Melissa Gilliam, Boston University logo below.
A message from Boston University President Melissa Gilliam regarding the heartbreaking events at Brown University and Bondi Beach, Australia.
I feel so fortunate to have connected in meaningful ways with trainees & friends, old and new, across the country. My cup is full!
And in the midst of all this, an incredibly kind article about Where Biology Ends & Bias Begins came out in @bumedicine.bsky.social The Brink. www.bu.edu/articles/202...
BU’s Casey Taft, PhD, has been awarded the Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award. Established in 2015, the award honors excellence in research on military and veteran families. Congratulations, Dr. Taft: bit.ly/4a9D24k
A new study from BU’s Sean Tallman, PhD, finds evidence that forensic anthropology lacks standardization: bit.ly/3KiIpDQ
Today is #GivingTuesday! With your generosity and support, we can continue our institution's mission to be on the frontline of medical education. Donate at the link here: bit.ly/48skzxh
From all of us here at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Happy Thanksgiving!
Three Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty have received grants from the American Lung Association to study lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis and respiratory viruses. Congratulations to our faculty members: bit.ly/49xGJQV
BU’s Lauren Kearney, MD, has received the Veterans Affairs Research Scholar Award from the LUNGetvity Foundation for her study “Co-Design and Pilot Testing a LCS Awareness Toolkit for Black Veterans”: bit.ly/3KfFRWT
BU’s George Murphy, PhD, launched his new podcast "The ReProgram”, exploring the different scientific avenues to increase healthy longevity. Listen now on your favorite platform: linktr.ee/theReProgram...
BU medical student Neil Singh Bedi, was awarded the 2025 Paul Ambrose Outstanding Student Award from the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), American Public Health Association, and the Physicians for Social Responsibility. Congratulations, Neil: bit.ly/47WdlkX
BU's Tara Galovski PhD, discusses the benefits of WoVeN, a unique social network of women veterans she created to help foster connections and build relationships.: bit.ly/3JqSiim
In an article in the NEJM, BU’s Thanh Nguyen, MD, FRCPc, FSVIN, FAHA, advocates for treatment with percutaneous carotid-artery stenting in a patient with symptomatic carotid-artery stenosis: bit.ly/3JLZcyI
The Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation has awarded BU’s Diana Anderson, MD, M.Arch, a two-year $270,418 grant for her project "Investigating the Relationship between Nursing Home Architecture and Health Outcomes." Congratulations, Dr. Anderson: bit.ly/4nBSsBt
