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October 19, 2017
New gene editing approach for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency shows promise in UMMS study
A study published in the journal Molecular Therapy by Christian Mueller, PhD, shows that using nuclease-free gene editing to correct cells with the mutation that causes alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency leads to repopulation of a diseased liver with healthy cells. It has the potential to prevent liver and lung damage from forming in very young alpha-1 patients.
Full story »October 18, 2017UMMS showcases women’s leadership in academic medicine at international conference
Luanne Thorndyke, MD, and Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, served as keynote speakers at the Conference of Women Healthcare Professionals in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Full story »October 17, 2017UMMS researchers find possible correlation between retinal blood flow, obstructive sleep apnea
New research from scientists at UMass Medical School suggests that varying blood flow in the retina may enable clinicians to earlier identify patients with obstructive sleep apnea. First-year medical student Lauren Lombardi is lead author on the paper published in the September issue of Retina Today.
Full story »October 16, 2017Postdoc Li-Chun Tu awarded NIH grant to study human chromosome dynamics
Li-Chun Tu, PhD, a postdoc in the Grunwald Lab, has received a National Institutes of Health Pathway to Independence Award to study the architecture of the human genome by tracking its mobility within the cell nucleus.
Full story »October 05, 2017UMMS study examines association between common childhood infection and type 1 diabetes
A study conducted by UMass Medical School physician-scientist Jennifer Wang, MD, and colleagues at Eastern Virginia Medical School used proteomics to probe the effects of Coxsackie virus on insulin-producing cells.
Full story »October 03, 2017UMMS receives largest alumni donation in school history to support ALS, neuroscience research
Diane M. (Casey) Riccio, PhD, GSBS ’03, and her husband, Dan Riccio, of Los Gatos, Calif., have pledged $2 million to UMass Medical School to advance amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuroscience research.
Full story »September 29, 2017UMass Medical School, UMass Memorial working to support Hurricane Maria relief efforts
The UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Health Care community is working to assist the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico with the deployment of a disaster relief team, support of the American Red Cross, and collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges to help the island’s four medical schools.
Full story »September 28, 2017Ciearra Smith awarded prestigious Neuroscience Scholars fellowship
The Society for Neuroscience has named GSBS student Ciearra Smith a Neuroscience Scholar. One of only 15 students nationwide selected for the prestigious fellowship, she is pioneering new techniques for genetic studies of receptors in the brain associated with nicotine dependence and withdrawal.
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September 26, 2017
Co-chairs of ninth annual Winter Ball announced; event is Dec. 1
Kate McEvoy-Zdonczyk, Beata and Michael O’Brien, and Kim and Eric Schultz are serving as co-chairs of the ninth annual Winter Ball, the fundraising gala benefiting UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center. The event is Friday, Dec. 1 at Mechanics Hall.
Full story »September 26, 2017Terence Flotte, Guangping Gao attend International Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Drugs in China
Terence R. Flotte, MD, and Guangping Gao, PhD, attended the 12th Annual International Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Drugs in Bejing, China.
Full story »September 26, 2017Mindfulness eating app developed at UMMS can help people manage cravings, study finds
An app designed by mindfulness and addiction expert Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, to change people’s unhealthy relationships with food can help them break the cycle of craving-related eating, according to a new study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine.
Full story »September 25, 2017Schafer studies how immune cells of the brain regulate brain circuit connectivity with new NIMH grant
Dorothy P. Schafer, PhD, assistant professor of neurobiology, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to research the role microglia play in the health of the sensory nervous system.
Full story »September 25, 2017UMMS structural biologist wins distinguished young scholar award
Andrei Korostelev, PhD, has been awarded the Earl and Thressa Stadtman Scholar Award from the American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
Full story »September 22, 2017Patricia Franklin brings patient-reported TJR outcomes expertise to national mobile health initiative
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recruited Patricia Franklin, MD, MBA, MPH, for her expertise in patient-reported outcomes to help determine how mobile health apps and wearables can be used to evaluate the performance and safety of implantable medical devices.
Full story »September 19, 2017Benjamin Nwosu confirms accuracy of simple method to detect honeymoon period in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
A study conducted by Benjamin Nwosu, MD, at UMass Medical School has confirmed the accuracy of a new, simple method to determine whether children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are experiencing a beneficial partial clinical remission.
Full story »September 19, 2017Gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease underway at MassBiologics, according to Standard Times report
Chancellor Michael F. Collins and Mark S. Klempner, MD, executive vice chancellor for MassBiologics at UMass Medical School, provided a tour of the MassBiologics facility on Monday, Sept. 18 to local lawmakers and discussed a promising gene therapy treatment underway, according to an article in the Standard Times.
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September 19, 2017
‘Matter of Fact: State of Addiction’ primetime special: UMass Medical Schools leads the way in opioid education
UMass Medical School is leading the charge to improve the way medical schools train students and providers to fight opioid abuse, according to the WCVB-TV’s “Matter of Fact: State of Addiction” special.
Full story »September 15, 2017At White Coat Ceremony, first-year medical students don mantle of profession
A powerful and empowering symbol of the medical profession was passed to the 162 members of the School of Medicine Class of 2021 at the White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 15, before a joyful crowd of family, friends and faculty under a tent on the Campus Green.
Full story »September 14, 2017Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences welcomes 52 students as doctoral candidates
At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 14, Dean Anthony Carruthers, PhD, reflected upon his aspirations for the 52 graduate students who are entering the “proving ground for doctoral study.”
Full story »September 14, 20172017 Investiture Ceremony honors nine named professors and their benefactors
At the 2017 Investiture Ceremony following Convocation on Wednesday, Sept., 13, nine distinguished faculty members were officially invested into named professorships, bringing the total number of endowed chairs at UMass Medical School to 48.
Full story »September 14, 2017Convocation 2017: Chancellor Collins recognizes ‘smart minds, great science and genuine collegiality’ at UMMS
In his annual Convocation address, Chancellor Michael F. Collins praised the campus for its collaborative environment and awarded Chancellor’s Medals to four distinguished faculty for their exemplary teaching, scholarship, clinical excellence and service.
Full story »September 12, 2017Graduate Entry Pathway pinning launches advanced practice nursing careers
The Graduate School of Nursing’s annual Graduate Entry Pathway Pinning Ceremony kicked off Convocation Week at UMass Medical School on Sept. 11 when 30 doctoral students received pins symbolizing their entry into the nursing profession.
Full story »September 11, 2017Convocation week at UMass Medical School celebrates new academic year
UMass Medical School will celebrate the new academic year with a full slate of events recognizing student and faculty accomplishments this week, including the formal Convocation and Investiture ceremonies on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 4 p.m. in the Albert Sherman Center auditorium.
Full story »September 08, 2017UMass Medical School takes part in National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
UMass Medical School is participating in National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September with resources, training and advocacy to address a significant and increasing national public health problem.
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September 07, 2017
Coughing in children: UMMS pediatric pulmonologist warns of cough medicine safety and efficacy
A federal committee is considering whether cough medicine containing certain opioids, such as codeine, should no longer be used to treat severe pain or cough in children. Ted Kremer, MD, said cough medicines in general are not beneficial to children.
Full story »August 31, 2017Marian Walhout receives $4.1 million outstanding investigator award from NIH
Marian Walhout, PhD, has received a 5-year, $4.1 million Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award from the National Institutes of Health to continue her study of metabolism and gene expression and how they interact.
Full story »August 31, 2017Faculty Flexibility Award enhances career development and satisfaction at UMass Medical School
Faculty at UMass Medical School are reaping the benefits of enhanced mentoring and career development resources, thanks in part to programs funded by the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award for Faculty Career Flexibility. The final grant report documents five years of accomplishment.
Full story »August 30, 2017Saki Santorelli retires as executive director of Center for Mindfulness
After an impressive career as an educator, clinician, mentor and author, Saki F. Santorelli, EdD, MA, professor of medicine, has announced he will retire as the executive director of the UMass Medical School Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society.
Full story »August 28, 2017Joyce McIntyre looks to improve international surgical missions
A new UMass Medical School study of international volunteering among American plastic surgeons co-authored by Joyce McIntyre, MD, is the first to delve into the effectiveness and quality of American surgery missions around the globe.
Full story »August 25, 2017Hemant Khanna exploring innovative gene therapy for severe inherited eye disorder
New research by Hemant Khanna, PhD, and colleagues in the Horae Gene Therapy Center at UMass Medical School explores gene therapy to treat the most common form of Leber congenital amaurosis, a severe inherited disorder that causes childhood blindness.
Full story »August 24, 2017Telegram, Associated Press report on UMMS study on success of joint replacement among overweight patients
People who are overweight or obese and undergo total joint replacement experience the same pain relief as those patients who do so at a lower body weight, according to a study by UMass Medical School that is being reported in media outlets across the country.
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Microscopic images from RTI illuminate scientific progress
Striking microscopic imagery from the RNA Therapeutics Institute at UMass Medical School is being featured by scientific publisher Cell Press. The images in the gallery were shared by scientists from UMMS.
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