Pediatric experts agree that preventive treatments for RSV are safe and highly effective at significantly reducing severe illness and hospitalizations.

Rachael Sirianni, PhD, professor and vice chair of neurological surgery, described for The Conversation how NIH funding cuts have impacted her cancer research. 

Top story: Primary care education at UMass Chan is one of the best programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2025.

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

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.

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

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

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

Most first-year medical students are involved in the Worcester Free Care Collaborative, which this year served more than 6,500 patients.

Emergency visits tied to cannabis use are surging among older adults. Jerry H. Gurwitz, MD’83, led a nationwide study that is shedding light on the trend.