BUSM  This Week     
March 26, 2017
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Lauren Sweetser Wins Prestigious U.S. Public Health Award

The award recognizes medical students who are involved in public health issues in their community as well as those that work to increase awareness of public health service.
Crosby Named a 2017 Community Clinician of the Year

Sondra Crosby, MD, has been honored by her physician peers of the Suffolk District Medical Society.
Kevin Wong, BUSM '18, Wins 2017 Information Technology Award

The Massachusetts Medical Society award recognizes the development of an information technology tool that helps physicians practice medicine, teach medicine, or pursue clinical research.
URM Faculty Network at Reception

Hosted by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, approximately 30 faculty attended the event.
Suppressing Host Response to Ebola Virus Helps Control Infection

A new study has found a way to potentially "silence" Ebola virus-infected macrophages. 
BUSM Participates in Museum of Science's Brain Health Fair

Museum visitors spoke with students, clinicians and researchers who are at the cutting edge of brain science.
In the Media inthemedia
Boston Herald

Jamie Weinand '17
Karen Symes, PhD
WBZ Radio

Sean Palfrey, MD, FAAP
Psych Congress Network

Allen Mitchell, MD
AnnouncementsAnnouncements
Submit Workshop and Poster Proposals for John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 14
Event: Wednesday, May 31
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

Workshop and poster proposals are still being accepted for this interactive event, open to all
faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff.

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March 27: First and Second Year Career Expo

Monday, March 27
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

OSA is hosting a Career Expo using a speed-dating format, providing students the opportunity to explore various specialties and meet with professionals in the field!
March 30-31: Postdoc Retreat

The second annual retreat will be a mix of postdoc presentations and professional development sessions, and will also allow you to network with your colleagues across both campuses. 

Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
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May 1: Provost Workshop: Optimal Structure for Biomedical Research at Academic Medical Centers and Integration with Their Universities

Monday, May 1
9-10 a.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

Duke University Provost Sally Kornbluth, PhD, will discuss the history, evolution, integration and innovation of biomedical science departments at academic medical centers.

May 5: Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon

Friday, May 5
1:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge 

The inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon will recognize Nicole Gibran, MD, FACS '85 for her career in Surgery and Kevin Tracey, MD '83 for his contributions to Immunology and Neuroscience.

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