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About the dean

Terence R. Flotte, MD, is provost, dean and executive deputy chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, the only public medical school in Massachusetts. Since joining UMass Chan in 2007, Dr. Flotte has forged a path of unprecedented growth and achievement for the research, education and academic missions of the campus. An internationally known scientist, Flotte has conducted research on cutting edge molecular therapeutics that led to the first successful gene transfer with adeno-associated virus (AAV) in animals and the first ever human trial of an AAV. He also led the first human recombinant AAV trials in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Tay-Sachs disease, with the latter showing promising clinical benefits. He is the author of more than 280 scholarly papers and his research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Alpha One Foundation. Since 2015, Flotte has also been editor-in-chief of gene therapy’s oldest journal family, Human Gene Therapy. 

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    Top story: ‘A hope-filled moment’: UMass Chan celebrates Class of 2025

    Top story: At the 52nd Commencement at UMass Chan on June 1, 265 degrees were presented.

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  • Top story: Catherine’s story: Tay-Sachs disease

    Top story: Catherine’s story: Tay-Sachs disease

    Top story: UMass Chan Medical School has launched Rare Diseases, Real Stories, a six-episode podcast series. This is Catherine's story. It is available on all major streaming platforms.

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  • Top story: Amid NIH funding cuts and uncertainty, Gov. Healey says future of science, research in Massachusetts is at stake

    Top story: Amid NIH funding cuts and uncertainty, Gov. Healey says future of science, research in Massachusetts is at stake

    Top story: The visit included a tour of the new Paul J. DiMare Center and a closed-door meeting with UMass Chan faculty members.

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  • Top story: UMass Chan celebrates naming of Paul J. DiMare Center

    Top story: UMass Chan celebrates naming of Paul J. DiMare Center

    Top story: The special event included a tour and an unveiling of the donor acknowledgement plaque in the building’s main lobby.

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  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inducts 56 leaders, mentors, researchers

    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inducts 56 leaders, mentors, researchers

    Fifty-six people were inducted into the Delta chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society on Nov. 12, including 34 members of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine Class of 2026.

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  • Jessica Spinelli, Emma Watson named to distinguished HHMI scholars program

    Jessica Spinelli, Emma Watson named to distinguished HHMI scholars program

    Jessica Spinelli, PhD, and Emma V. Watson, PhD’16, are the first UMass Chan faculty members to receive the award.

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  • UMass Chan licenses monoclonal antibody for seasonal prevention of Lyme disease to Tonix Pharmaceuticals

    UMass Chan licenses monoclonal antibody for seasonal prevention of Lyme disease to Tonix Pharmaceuticals

    UMass Chan Medical School has licensed worldwide rights to a long-lasting human monoclonal antibody that prevents Lyme disease to New Jersey-based Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. 

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  • Chancellor Collins’ final Convocation address encourages optimism, determination

    Chancellor Collins’ final Convocation address encourages optimism, determination

    Four faculty members were honored with chancellor's medals at the annual Convocation and Investiture ceremony. 

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  • UMass Chan celebrates start of academic year with Convocation Week 2025

    UMass Chan celebrates start of academic year with Convocation Week 2025

    Festivities kick off on Friday, Sept. 5, with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony.

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