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Congratulations Victor Ambros, PhD, on winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

The video begins with footage of UMass Chan Medical School researcher Victor R. Ambros, PhD, arriving on campus after receiving the news that he was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. It also shows the early-morning champagne toast, press conference, and celebration with Marty Meehan and Gary Ruvkun. This video has no sound.

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What makes UMass Chan Medical School unique?


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#1 in the Northeast 
for primary care education


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Voted a Top Place to Work
two years in a row


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Eco-friendly 350K sq. ft. research building
opened in 2024

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  • Bicycling linked to less knee pain, fewer indications of osteoarthritis in study by Jeffrey Driban
    November 06, 2024

    Bicycling linked to less knee pain, fewer indications of osteoarthritis in study by Jeffrey Driban

    People who had a history of bicycling for exercise reported a lower prevalence of knee pain and had a lower prevalence of radiographic osteoarthritis and symptomatic osteoarthritis, according to a large study from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.  

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  • Chancellor Collins presented with honorary doctorate from University of Crete
    November 05, 2024

    Chancellor Collins presented with honorary doctorate from University of Crete

    A ceremony for the conferral of the degree was held in the Graduate Auditorium at the School of Medicine at the University of Crete.

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  • Diversity Summit sparks progress on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at UMass Chan
    November 01, 2024

    Diversity Summit sparks progress on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at UMass Chan

    UMass Chan’s 2024 Diversity Summit called on members of the UMass Chan community to adopt new methods that allow for access to entry and success for staff and faulty.  

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Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Learn in an environment where students drive world-class research and innovation in areas such as biochemistry, biostatistics, cancer biology and neuroscience.

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Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing

Prepare for a career as a nurse, nurse practitioner or nurse scientist, led by distinguished faculty who promote health equity to improve health and quality of life.

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T.H. Chan School of Medicine

Pursue one of the nation’s best primary care educations, with a focus on patient-centered care in urban and rural communities or an MD/MBA or MD/PhD option.

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UMass Chan Medical School’s unique business divisions

MassBiologics

MassBiologics of UMass Chan Medical School, with locations in Boston and Fall River, is the only nonprofit, FDA-licensed manufacturer of vaccines and biologics in the United States.

ForHealth Consulting

ForHealth Consulting is the public service consulting and operations division of UMass Chan Medical School.

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