BUSM  This Week     
February 5, 2017
News news
David M. Greer Appointed Chair and Chief of Neurology

Dr. Greer will join BUSM/BMC on June 30, 2017. 


Physicians Should Consider Link between Sleep and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly

Researchers recommend patients be screened for sleep disturbances.
Food Insecurity Threatens Developmental and Psychosocial Health of Children

Adverse childhood developmental-behavioral outcomes found among infants and toddlers, preschoolers, school age and adolescents.
Multiple Drug Approach Could Prevent Sickle Cell Crisis

Martin Steinberg, MD, stresses the need for a multi-pronged approach to treating sickle-cell disease in order to prevent harmful episodes.
Researchers Engineer New
Thyroid Cells

New genetic engineering may lead to novel therapies to improve the quality of life for those afflicted with thyroid disorders.
In the Media inthemedia
USA Today

Ann McKee, MD
Scientific American

Traci Green, PhD, MSc
WBUR

Naomi Ko, MD, MPH 
AnnouncementsAnnouncements
LCME Accreditation of BUSM

In February 2019, BUSM will host a site team from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).  A website has been created to inform you the of LCME process. 
Looking for a Place to Study?

Check out the list of rooms available to students as alternative study room options. 
 
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Faculty Actionfaculty
Order 2017 Regalia Online

Final Reminder: BUSM faculty are encouraged to order 2017 commencement regalia before Friday, Feb. 10.

EventsEvents
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
Thursday, Feb. 9
11:30 a.m.-1 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."

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Save the DateSavetheDate
Feb. 24 Barriers to Cancer Care &
Clinical Trial Participation among
Black Bostonians

Friday, Feb. 24
Noon- 1 p.m.
Keefer Auditorium

The Department of Medicine & Hematology are pleased to welcome Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, Assiociate professor of Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest Baptist Health; and Linda Sprague-Martinez, PhD, Assistant Professor, BU School of Social Work. 

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