BUSM This Week                                                           June 12, 2016
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BUMC Public Safety Awards Ceremony

Forty members of the department were recognized for their exemplary service. Watch the video and view the photos for highlights of the event.

Lunze Receives Humanitarian Awards for Contributions to Global Health

Karsten Lunze, MD, DrPH, MPH, a research assistant professor of medicine, was awarded a United Nations Humanitarian Medal.

Ganem Receives ACS Research Scholar Grant

Neil J. Ganem, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology and medicine, section of hematology and medical oncology, received a four-year, $792,000 Research Scholar Grant.

Saint-Hilaire Appointed ad interim Chief and Chair of Neurology

Marie-Helene Saint-Hilaire, MD, FRCPC, FAAN, has been appointed Chief of Neurology at Boston Medical Center and Chair of the Department of Neurology at BUSM ad interim effective immediately.

We recently caught up with students who gave us a look inside the Medical Student Residence. See why first-year living in the MSR can be a memorable one.
Watch the video.




In the Media inthemedia
5 Reasons Why You Need to Get in Shape Now - Before It's Too Late
 
Nicole Spartano, PhD 
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Research Traces Link Between Combat Blasts and PTSD
 
Ann McKee, MD

Armour: Answers in CTE Study Will Overshadow Controversy
 
Robert Stern, PhD
Announcements announcements
New Process for Instructional Service Needs

Learn more about new procedures for room scheduling, AV equipment and instructional service needs.

BU-CTSI Offering Free Research Consults

The Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute is offering consultations through the Clinical Research Informatics and Technology Consultation (CRITC) Service for BU/BMC researchers. Learn more.

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CIIS Pilot Grant Program Seeks Applicants

The Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences seeks pilot projects that will improve the processes and outcomes of health care delivery, particularly in safety net settings.

Application Deadline: July 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Funding Decision: Aug. 15, 2016
Earliest Start: Sept. 1, 2016

Learn more about the pilot and how to apply.

Register for Mentoring the Mentor: Training for Clinical and Translational Researchers

Registration is now open for this interactive training program that uses case studies developed and vetted with other CTSI groups around the country.

Space is limited. Application deadline is Friday, Sept. 9. Learn more and register today.

June 17 Deadline: Komen Training Grant Application

This is a BU Mentoring and Training in Cancer Health Disparities (MATCH) Program
Please submit your completed application via email to [email protected] or contact Sara at 638-8034 with questions. Learn more.

Events Events
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.

Save the Date SavetheDate
July 21: Reforms in Medical Education 

Visiting Professor George Thibault, MD, President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Thursday, July 21, 1-2 p.m.; Hiebert Lounge 

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