Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences student Djade Soumanahas been awarded a grant from the National Institute of General Medicine and a HOPE Scholarship from the Biomedical Sciences Career Program.

Neuroradiologist Keith Cauley has identified an MRI method that can better detect mini strokes, and could help prevent major strokes if used routinely whenever stroke is suspected.

The 13th annual Women’s Faculty Awards presented by the Women’s Faculty Committee on May 20 honored seven women for contributions in community service, education, science, patient care and mentoring.

Scientists at the UMass Medical School have identified a novel gene that calibrates circadian rhythms in the experimental model organism Drosophila, and that may have potential implications for neurodegenerative disorders in humans including spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease.

In this video profile, School of Medicine class speaker Michael Epstein talks about what his future holds and what it means to him to be part of the class of 2013.

UMass Medical School’s commitment to increasing the number of primary care physicians in Massachusetts is highlighted in a May 19 Worcester Telegram and Gazette story.

For Graduate School of Nursing Class Speaker Nicole Peace, the privilege of nursing is getting to know one’s patients, listening closely and carefully to the stories of their lives.

A group of juniors and seniors from Worcester Technical High School got an insider’s look at the recently opened Albert Sherman Center. The purpose of the field trip, which included HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting/design and environmental students, was to showcase the latest technology in the construction field, with an emphasis on LEED construction.