June 1, 2025

Congratulations

Padmasini Kandadai MD, MPH, Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for June


Her nominator says, “She is a wonderful resource to new attendings. She constantly looks for ways to mentor and support junior faculty, ensuring they are always working on projects aimed to enhance their career."

Scott Harris, MPH, Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for June


His nominator says, "Scott is one of my go-to people. He's happy to help and answer questions, and I appreciate how positive and easy-going he always is."

Campus Announcements

Renowned Virologist Robert A. Davey to Lead NEIDL, BU’s Infectious Diseases Research Hub

 

An expert on virus-host interactions and antiviral drug discovery, Davey says the NEIDL will continue to focus on conducting “creative, inventive science in the safest ways possible.”

Robert A Davey with arms crossed, smiling

News

Annual Memorial Service Honors Anatomy Donors 


Anatomical gift donors are the silent heroes of science.

A man plays the violin for a group of people

Faculty Action

Committee Preference Survey

 

The Committee on Committees is seeking Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty members interested in serving on a committee or looking to renew their term. If interested, please review the link below and complete the committee preference survey.  

 

Survey


Please submit the survey by Friday, June 27.

 

Note that not all committees need new members at this time but may need members in the future. Indicating interest does not guarantee participation.


Annual Faculty Reviews

 

Per Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Bylaws and LCME accreditation, all full-time faculty members must meet annually with their supervisors to review their progress toward promotion, receive constructive feedback, and set goals for the upcoming academic year.

 

This year’s annual review covers calendar year 2024 (January 2024 – December 2024). Please meet with your supervisors as early as you can, but no later than Aug. 31, 2025

 

The web-based evaluation form is at https://www.bumc.bu.edu/facdev.  

 

Please note: 

  • You can note if your department uses an alternative evaluation form and upload relevant materials.
  • You can change the supervisor, if incorrect.
  • The “Welcome” page links to the Faculty Checklist, which lists required compliance and/or training for medical school faculty. The checklist now allows you to track your activity completion date, if desired.
  • The “Welcome” page has required info for final submission after your face-to-face meeting. 
  • The 2024 External & International Activity Report (EIAR) is now open and is required before final submission.

 

Please complete the verification of your annual evaluation using the above link even if your department/program uses external evaluation forms.  

 

If you encounter any difficulties with the system, please contact facdev@bu.edu.

In the Media

The Boston Globe

BPS bus safety concerns mount as tragedy prompts calls for change in Boston’s school transportation system

Sadiqa A.I. Kendi, MD, FAAP, CPST


Healio

Q&A: Research is ‘rapidly evolving’ on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and thyroid health

Elizabeth Pearce, MD, MSc


MetroWest Daily News

Movers & Shakers: Framingham man gets prominent lab research award

Dennis Jones, PhD


NBC News

Medical errors are still harming patients. AI could help change that.

Nicholas J Cordella, MD, MSc


NBC New York

Fact check: Trump, allies spread unfounded claims about Biden's cancer diagnosis

Gerald V. Denis, PhD


Newsweek

Marijuana Users Issued Warning by New Study

Ibrahim Kamel, MD


Newsweek

This Vitamin May Slow Aging Process—New Research

Michael Holick, MD, PhD


Woman's World

It Can Take Years To Get a Dementia Diagnosis—Here’s How To Get Care Sooner and Start Treatment

Andrew Budson, MD


Yahoo News

How AI Could Change the Way Doctors Diagnose and Treat Dementia

Vijaya Kolachalama, PhD

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