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July 15, 2021
Heather Forkey and Jessica Griffin co-author Childhood Trauma and Resilience
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published a new resource for clinicians and caregivers by UMass Medical School child trauma and treatment experts Heather Forkey, MD, and Jessica Griffin, PsyD, along with co-author Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD.
Full story »July 14, 2021Study shows MISSION wraparound services boost outcomes for drug court clients
An evidence-based wraparound service model that reduces barriers to care was shown to enhance drug treatment courts’ effectiveness in improving criminal justice and behavioral health outcomes among participants with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, according to a pilot study led by UMass Medical School.
Full story »July 13, 2021‘Vaper to Vaper’ program to involve teens in getting peers to quit e-cigarettes
Researchers from UMass Medical School are working to develop and test mobile technology involving peer messaging and coaching to help adolescents quit using e-cigarettes.
Full story »July 12, 2021Blasting test for excavation of new UMMS building slated for July 12
A bedrock blasting program for the excavation of the site of the new education and research building at UMass Medical School in Worcester begins July 12 with two test blasts, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Full story »July 12, 2021Drawn by mission, Mireli Fino takes the helm at MassBiologics
The new executive vice chancellor for MassBiologics, Mireli Fino, MBA, said she was drawn to the organization because of its unique mission to both educate the future biotech workforce and have an impact on global health. A division of UMass Medical School, MassBiologics is the nation’s only nonprofit FDA-licensed manufacturer of vaccines and biologics.
Full story »July 09, 2021Geothermal heating and cooling system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in new UMMS building
A geothermal heating and cooling system is being installed in the new education and research building under construction at UMass Medical School that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Full story »July 08, 2021UMass Medical School receives $2.8 million grant for advanced cryo-EM microscope
Roger Davis, PhD, FRS, and the Cryo-EM Core facility at UMass Medical School have received $2.8 million from The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to purchase an advanced Glacios cryo-electron microscope from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Full story »July 08, 2021UMass Medical School researchers to evaluate treatment options for early COVID-19 infection
UMass Medical School is participating in the ACTIV-2 Outpatient Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Therapies Trial, which is evaluating investigational agents for treating early COVID-19.
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July 07, 2021
Serial rapid antigen testing on par with PCR COVID-19 tests, RADx team reports
A longitudinal study co-authored by UMass Medical School researchers as part of the National Institutes of Health’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics initiative reported that PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2 and rapid antigen testing were equally effective in detecting infection when tests were given at least twice per week.
Full story »July 06, 2021Immunology and microbiology PhD candidate aims to use her voice in science policy career
PhD candidate Sarah Cleveland’s mission is to ensure that diverse voices are represented and heard. Cleveland, who studies mechanisms of T cell tolerance, wants to pursue a career in science policy after earning her degree.
Full story »July 02, 2021Cantor lab rethinks how common chemotherapy drug used in breast and ovarian cancer works
Research from the lab of Sharon Cantor, PhD, provides a new understanding of a PARP inhibitor, a chemotherapy drug commonly used against breast and ovarian cancer.
Full story »July 02, 2021Summer study, research set aspiring health care providers and scientists on path to success
UMass Medical School welcomed two cohorts of college students to its annual Summer Enrichment Program and Summer Undergraduate Research Program for high-achieving undergraduates from backgrounds underrepresented in science and medicine.
Full story »June 30, 2021John Broach, Michael Hirsh, Jill Terrien named Arnold P. Gold Foundation Champions of Humanistic Care
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Champions of Humanistic Care were selected by their member health care institutions for compassion and courage during the COVID-19 pandemic and recognized at the Annual Gala of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation on June 10.
Full story »June 29, 2021David Cochran receives grant from Eagles Foundation to study biomarker-driven drug treatment for autism
A research team led by David M. Cochran, MD, PhD, has been awarded $400,000 from the Eagles Autism Foundation to study a biomarker-driven pharmacological treatment for autism spectrum disorder.
Full story »June 28, 2021UMass Medical School CIO Greg Wolf receives CIO of the Year award
Chief Information Officer Gregory R. Wolf is the recipient of the 2021 BostonCIO of the Year ORBIE Award in the health care category. The technology leadership awards are presented in partnership with Boston Business Journal.
Full story »June 28, 2021UMass Medical School students help bring Worcester Free Medical Services Program to veterans
UMass Medical School students represented the Worcester Evening Free Medical Services Program at Veterans Inc health and sciences fair.
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June 25, 2021
Four interdisciplinary collaborations share mission to demystify devastating brain disorders
The Dan and Diane Riccio Fund for Neuroscience has awarded four teams of UMass Medical School researchers $50,000 seed grants for interdisciplinary collaborations leading to innovative discoveries that deepen understanding of normal brain function and what goes awry in neurological diseases.
Full story »June 24, 2021UMMS researchers working to identify what information matters most to vaccine-hesitant patients
Researchers at UMass Medical School are working to identify what message doctors should convey to their patients to be most effective in increasing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
Full story »June 23, 2021Mark Klempner receives Chancellor’s Medal for leadership of MassBiologics
Mark Klempner, MD, was recognized by Chancellor Michael F. Collins for his outstanding leadership of MassBiologics of UMass Medical School during a ceremony to welcome the next executive vice chancellor.
Full story »June 22, 2021Shriver Center awarded five-year renewal of LEND program
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center announced the renewal of its Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program for $3.1 million over the next five years. Carol Curtin, PhD, directs the program.
Full story »June 21, 2021With a focus on human rights, medical student aims to give voice to unseen, unheard
Sabahat Rahman, SOM ’23, is in the Global Health Pathway and the PURCH track. Her activities include the student-led Worcester Asylum Clinic and COVID-19 research and outreach.
Full story »June 17, 2021Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds atomic-level imaging research in Grigorieff lab at UMMS
Nikolaus Grigorieff, PhD, and Bronwyn Lucas, PhD, have received a $1.3 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to develop new computational and data collection tools for locating specific molecules with near-atomic accuracy within cells using cryo-EM imaging technology.
Full story »June 17, 2021BRIDGE grants support research into rare Sialidosis disease and patch to prevent pressure ulcers
Heather Gray-Edwards, PhD, DVM; Miguel Sena-Esteves, PhD; and Raymond Dunn, MD, are the recipients of the Office of Business Development & Innovation 2021 BRIDGE Fund grants.
Full story »June 16, 2021UMass Medical School to participate in trial of Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine
UMass Medical School intends to start enrolling by the end of June approximately 100 participants from its initial Pfizer trial in a study of a vaccine booster. The booster would be given roughly six months after participants received their second shot of the original vaccine.
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June 11, 2021
Ceremony recognizes volunteers as Worcester’s large-scale vaccination site closes its doors
More than 83,000 COVID-19 vaccines were administered by more than 1,700 volunteers with UMass Medical School’s Vaccine Corps at the large-scale vaccination center at Worcester State University.
Full story »June 11, 2021UMMS research identifies potential antiviral compound for COVID-19, flu, other viral infection
Katherine A. Fitzgerald, PhD; Fiachra Humphries, PhD; and Liraz Galia, PhD, working with the British-based pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, have identified a novel molecule capable of stimulating the innate immune system against SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Full story »June 10, 2021Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts 36 new members at UMMS
The UMass Medical School chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society inducted 26 students, six residents and four faculty members on June 2.
Full story »June 10, 2021Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society at UMMS inducts largest, most diverse class
New criteria was used to select the newest members of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. The Class of 2021 is the largest and most diverse class of AOA inductees in the history of UMass Medical School.
Full story »June 09, 2021UMass Medical School cardiology experts report link between mild heart problem, COVID vaccine
Researchers at UMass Medical School have reported on a case of mild heart inflammation in a young male received mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Full story »June 06, 2021Chancellor Collins to Class of 2021: ‘You are scientists, nurses and doctors at their best’
The 48th annual UMass Medical School Commencement was held on Sunday, June 6, at Worcester State University following lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in recent weeks. Many graduates reflected on the unusual year in which they completed their studies.
Full story »June 04, 2021School of Medicine graduating students commended for resilience in year-end ceremony
Members of the School of Medicine Class of 2021 were recognized for their resilience and commitment as they completed their studies in the depths of the worst global pandemic in a century at the annual UMass Medical School Alumni Association breakfast.
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GSN Class of 2021 celebrates milestones achieved in a remarkable year
The Graduate School of Nursing Class of 2021 celebrated its accomplishments at the annual pre-Commencement GSN Graduation Celebration on Thursday, June 3. The annual event honored 44 award recipients.
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