UMass Chan Medical School

2025 year in review

The video shows highlights from the year 2025 at UMass Chan Medical School. It includes memorable moments from the naming of the Paul J. DiMare Center, recognition of faculty from the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the 2025 Commencement and the opening of the UMass Chan Wellness Farm. This video has no sound.

What makes UMass Chan Medical School unique?

Research

Home to a culture of collaboration that sparks fresh innovation

At UMass Chan Medical School, groundbreaking scientific discoveries are fueled by collaboration across labs, departments and schools. Researchers Victor R. Ambros, PhD, and Craig C. Mello, PhD, whose discoveries garnered Nobel Prizes, cite our unique culture as a driver of innovation.

Learn more about their basic science breakthroughs

Education

#1 in the Northeast for primary care education

Primary care education is at the core of our founding mission. Ours is recognized annually as one of the best programs in the nation. Here, faculty and staff ensure that the next generation of physicians are prepared to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Community

Science advocacy that matters. And gets recognized.

National media outlets are relying on our community of experts to explain the impact of federal funding delays and cuts. The New York Times Magazine’s cover story showcases our scientists and leaders advocating for the future of biomedical research.

See how members of our community are fighting for science

News

Getting Results…

December 15, 2025

Watch: 2025 year in review at UMass Chan

In 2025, UMass Chan dedicated the Paul J. DiMare Center, made national headlines and celebrated families who are transforming the world of rare diseases.

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December 15, 2025

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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December 15, 2025

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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Explore our schools

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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.

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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