BUSM  This Week     
September 17, 2017
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PhD Alumni Recognized for Distinguished Careers at Inaugural Ceremony

Congratulations to Erika Ebbel Angle, PhD, and Steven Perrin, PhD!
NSF Grant to Enhance STEM Opportunities for URM Populations

BUSM was one of 27 institutions to receive a two-year, $300,000 grant. 
Researchers Identify Possible New Target in Fight Against Lung Cancer

Researchers identify the miR-124 molecule as major player in the signaling cascade that determines whether or not the specific cell type will live or die.
Current Students Share Ideas to Help Plan for a Diverse Class

Students with multicultural interests prepare for interview season.
In the Mediainthemedia
Reader's Digest

Neelam Vashi, MD 
Slate

Joshua Safer, MD 
Announcementsannouncements
25Live Training for Faculty and Staff

Click here for 25Live training sessions throughout September. 
Faculty Actionfacultyaction
9/18: Faculty Development & Diversity Seminar Series
"Transitioning to Industry as a Scientist"

Monday, Sept. 18
Noon-1 p.m.
Yawkey Basement Conference Room

Presented by Caroline Fox, MD, MPH,
Vice President, Merck Research Labs and
Head, Genetics and Pharmacogenomics

CME credit offered. Contact Robina Bhasin for more information.
BUSM General Faculty Meetings

Thursday, Sept. 28 | 2-3 p.m. - View Agenda
Thursday, Nov. 30 | 2-3 p.m.
Keefer Auditorium

EventsEvents
9/20: Distinguished Alumni Talk
"The Brain as a Metaphor-Making Machine" 

Wednesday, Sept. 20
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge 

Art and science may appear to be on opposite sides of the spectrum, but Michael Salcman, MED'69, will explore their close connection.

Learn More and RSVP
Grant Preparation Workshops Begin 9/28

BUMC investigators, graduate students and faculty members are invited to a grant preparation workshop to learn about the process of submitting individual research grants to the NIH.

Fall BUMC Wellness Events

BU Employee Wellness offers programs and workshops during the workday that are designed to help you meet your health and wellness-related goals, right here on campus.

Click here to see what fits your needs and schedule! 
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
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10/2: Student Activities Fair

Monday, Oct. 2
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

The Office of Student Affairs is hosting their annual Student Activities Fair. Meet student organizations, service-learning groups and career interest groups!
10/4: Black History Symposium

Wednesday, Oct. 4
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge
 
The second annual event, hosted by the BUSM Alumni Association, will focus on the history of Solomon Carter Fuller, and includes an interactive panel discussion on "Microaggressions: Hidden Messages That Hurt."
 
Learn More and RSVP
10/16: Provost Workshop
"Moving the Needle on Diversity in the Biomedical Workforce"

Monday, Oct. 16
3-5 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

Attend the first Provost Workshop of the academic year to discuss tools and best practices in building a more diverse biomedical workforce.

Learn More
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