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February 26, 2015
McCormick, Rando and Schiffer elected fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology
Beth McCormick, Oliver Rando and Celia Schiffer have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology.
Full story »February 20, 2015Med students celebrate compassionate care with Tell Me More project
The inaugural members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society at UMass Medical School celebrated National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Care by participating in the Tell Me More project.
Full story »February 18, 2015WBZ-TV: Simple diet advice key to results in UMMS high fiber study
A simple, high-fiber diet was effective in helping clinical trial participants lose weight and stave off diabetes in a new UMass Medical School study because dieters were given one easy instruction of what they could eat, instead of a long list of what they couldn’t, said co-author Sherry Pagoto, PhD, in a WBZ-TV report.
Full story »February 13, 2015New UMMS study: pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their babies have poorer health outcomes
UMMS researchers who led the first population-based study of pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesin the United States found that these mothers and their babies are at a greater risk of adverse outcomes, and will further investigate the disparities with a five-year NIH grant.
Full story »February 12, 2015Expert’s Corner: Impact of dietary cholesterol ‘overrated’
The impact of cholesterol in an individual’s diet has long been “overrated,” according to preventive cardiologist Ira Ockene, MD, who supports a new federal recommendation to lift the decades-old limit on cholesterol consumption from the government’s dietary guidelines.
Full story »February 10, 2015C. Robert Matthews named Protein Society’s Carl Brändén Award recipient
C. Robert Matthews, PhD, is being recognized by the Protein Society as a pioneer in the protein science field.
Full story »February 03, 2015IOM President Victor J. Dzau to deliver 2015 commencement address at UMass Medical School
Victor J. Dzau, MD, president of the Institute of Medicine, will deliver the commencement address at UMass Medical School’s 42nd Commencement Exercises on May 31.
Full story »February 02, 2015UMass Medical School, WPI developing smartphone app to address stress eating
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, of UMMS, and Bengisu Tulu, PhD, of the WPI Foisie School of Business, are principal investigators for a $2 million NIH grant that will fund the research and development of a state of the art app for weight and stress management.
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January 30, 2015
Joyce Murphy honored with Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Award
Joyce A. Murphy, executive vice chancellor of UMass Medical School’s Commonwealth Medicine, was honored for her success in advancing health care policy, research and care delivery with the Excellence in Health Care, Arts and Education Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Full story »January 29, 2015UMass Medical School volunteers help bring science to print disabled
For nearly a decade, UMMS volunteers have used the Science Journal to share research and discovery with the visually impaired and physically disabled.
Full story »January 26, 2015Boston Globe: Being mindful of the moment can help reduce work stress, says UMMS expert
Taking a moment to breathe deeply and experience the here and now can help reduce stress at work, according to UMass Medical School mindfulness expert Saki Santorelli.
Full story »January 26, 2015Telegram: UMMS faculty on Ebola front line focusing on re-opening Liberian hospitals
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UMass Medical School is leading an initiative to rebuild the health care system in Liberia, funded by a $7.5 million grant from Paul G. Allen Family Foundation’s #TackleEbola campaign, according to a Jan. 23 article in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
Full story »January 22, 2015Living longer, not healthier
Long-lived mutant C. elegans spend a greater portion of their life in a frail state and exhibit less activity as they age then typical nematodes according to a new study by UMMS researchers. These findings by the Tissenbaum lab suggest genes that increase longevity may not significantly increase healthy lifespan and point to the need to measure health as part of aging studies going forward.
Full story »January 22, 2015Emergency Department a good place to help people who want to quit smoking
People don’t go to hospital emergency departments to stop smoking. But a new study from UMMS shows the emergency room can be an opportune setting to reach smokers and connect them with resources to quit.
Full story »January 21, 2015Study: No link between opioids prescribed in ER and patient satisfaction scores
A new study co-authored by investigators at UMass Medical School found no correlation between opioids administered in the emergency room and Press Ganey ED patient satisfaction scores, one of the most commonly used metrics for measuring patient satisfaction.
Full story »January 21, 2015Pediatrician on need for vaccinations: ‘I go home at night and worry about children who are not protected’
As a measles outbreak linked to Disneyland continues spreading, a new study in Pediatrics has identified clusters of California communities where high percentages of children are under-immunized. In this Pediatrics Corner video, Richard Moriarty, MD, explains why childhood vaccinations are essential.
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January 19, 2015
UMMS students partner in service with community organizations
The annual tradition of engaging in service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes on special significance this year for 17 students from all three schools at UMMS as they receive support to launch programs that will allow them to build semester-long community connections through service. Five projects have been selected for Martin Luther King Jr. Semester of Service Student Awards.
Full story »January 16, 2015Laughter and science mix during taping of WBUR’s ‘You’re the Expert’ with Nobel Laureate Craig Mello
Craig Mello, PhD, and three comedians shared laughs and traded information about RNAi and worm sperm during the taping of WBUR’s “You’re the Expert” Thursday night at the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Full story »January 15, 2015‘Silver Alert’ registry aids police in search for missing elders with dementia
UMass Medical School helped launch the Silver Alert Community Response Program, a Massachusetts initiative that provides police with key information they need to be able to quickly locate a missing senior citizen with dementia.
Full story »January 15, 2015Kim appointed chair of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
Daniel Y. Kim, MD, has been appointed chair of the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at UMass Medical School.
Full story »January 14, 2015UMMS expert weighs in on new study suggesting ADHD drug could treat binge-eating disorder
Sherry Pagoto, PhD, talks about a new study that found a drug approved for the treatment of attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder may potentially be used to help patients with binge-eating disorder.
Full story »January 13, 2015Dr. Sacra: What's next for Liberia
Richard Sacra, MD, and officials from UMass Medical School continue to treat patients and help restore basic medical services in Liberia.
Full story »January 12, 2015Gov. Baker applauds Worcester biotech, academic advancements
Chancellor Michael F. Collins recently had an opportunity to talk with Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito about how vital UMass Medical School and its academic partners are to the area economy.
Full story »January 12, 2015Ebola survivor Rick Sacra, MD, ‘privileged’ to return to Liberia to treat patients
Ebola survivor Richard Sacra, MD, is ready to return to Monrovia, Liberia, where he will spend three and a half weeks at the hospital where he contracted the virus in August while treating patients.
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January 12, 2015
UMMS Ebola relief effort ships $1.7M in protective gear for health care workers in Liberia
A critically needed shipment of $1.7 million in personal protective equipment for health care workers was flown to Monrovia, Liberia, yesterday, fulfilling a key component of UMass Medical School’s Ebola relief effort.
Full story »January 08, 2015Expert’s Corner: Consider all options for treating depression during pregnancy
In the Expert's Corner video, psychiatrist Nancy Byatt, DO, explains why all treatment options for depression during pregnancy—including antidepressant medications—should be considered by women and their doctors.
Full story »January 07, 2015UMMS receives 10-year Carnegie Community Engagement Classification renewal
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced today that UMass Medical School has been selected to receive renewed Community Engagement Classification.
Full story »January 06, 2015Sherry Pagoto, PhD, offers tips on how to use social media for effective weight loss
Clinical psychologist and weight loss expert Sherry Pagoto, PhD, shares five tips on how social media can enhance weight loss efforts in the new year.
Full story »January 05, 2015UMMS receives $6.1 M to develop model for predicting gene expression in human dendritic cells
Jeremy Luban, MD, and Manuel Garber, PhD, will be principal investigators on the three-year grant from the recently launched Genomics of Gene Regulation program at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
Full story »December 31, 2014Scientific American article highlights UMMS research that led to the discovery of ciliopathies
A news article by Scientific American explains how research at UMMS led to the discovery that cilia dysfunction causes polycystic kidney disease, which led to the discovery of other diseases now known as ciliopathies.
Full story »December 30, 2014Molecular Cell cover features research from Zamore lab
A study from the Zamore lab featured on the cover of the Dec. 4 issue of Molecular Cell provides new insights into the biochemical mechanisms governing how piRNAs target select genetic elements for silencing.
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Katherine Fitzgerald, PhD, recognized as a 2014 Milstein Award Laureate
Katherine Fitzgerald, PhD, has been recognized by the International Cytokine and Interferon Society for her work in innate immunity, specifically in interferon production.
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Ira Ockene, MD
professor of medicine
Expert’s Corner: Impact of dietary cholesterol ‘overrated’ -
Richard Moriarty, MD
clinical professor of pediatrics
Pediatrician on need for vaccinations: ‘I go home at night and worry about children who are not protected’ -
Nancy Byatt, DO
assistant professor of psychiatry
Expert’s Corner: Consider all options for treating depression during pregnancy -
Linda Sagor, MD
clinical professor of pediatrics
Expert’s Corner: Parents need guidance on how to keep babies safe while they sleep
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