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June 22, 2018
Chancellor Collins calls for country to support children separated from parents at the border
Chancellor Michael F. Collins believes the nation should unite around the children separated from their parents at the United States’ border, calling for Americans to send nurses, physicians, and mental health specialists as well as clothing and food to their aid, according to his June 22 op-ed in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
Full story »June 21, 2018Telegram & Gazette reports on diet for debilitating intestinal disorders
UMMS researchers are trying to understand how an anti-inflammatory diet already shown to help inflammatory bowel disease patients (IBD) patients works. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette talked to them about what they are hoping to learn from a clinical trial now underway.
Full story »June 21, 2018Brian Lewis named assistant vice provost for outreach and recruitment
Brian Lewis, PhD, has been appointed to a newly created role of assistant vice provost for outreach and recruitment. He will strategically coordinate recruitment efforts on behalf of the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Nursing and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Full story »June 18, 2018UMass Medical School vitiligo expert discusses common skin condition
As UMass Medical School prepares to host the World Vitiligo Day Conference from June 22 to 24, John Harris, MD, PHD, director of the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center, explained the common skin condition in a FaceBook Live interview.
Full story »June 15, 2018UMass Medical School thanks ALS Angel Fund for deep support
UMass Medical School hosted representatives of the ALS Angel Fund on Wednesday, June 13, to say thank you for raising more than $15 million for research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Full story »June 14, 2018Remillard Family Community Service Fund awards new grants to improve local health
The Remillard Family Community Service Fund has awarded its second set of grants providing support for community outreach programs led by UMass Medical School faculty, staff and students. Established in 2015 with a $3 million donation from the Remillard Family Foundation, the endowed fund is dedicated to providing ongoing support for community service initiatives.
Full story »June 13, 2018Twenty-two UMass Medical School faculty graduate from early career development program
Twenty-two faculty members have graduated from the Junior Faculty Development Program after completing mentored scholarly projects. The program, in its 9th year at UMMS, is considered a national model.
Full story »June 12, 2018Women’s Faculty Awards honor achievements in service, education, research and patient care
Five UMass Medical School faculty members were recognized for their individual contributions to the advancement of women in science and health care at the 18th annual Women’s Faculty Awards luncheon on June 11.
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June 07, 2018
Gold Humanism Honor Society welcomes 20 School of Medicine students
Twenty medical students, six residents and three faculty members were inducted into the UMMS chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, an organization dedicated to compassionate health care, in a ceremony held on May 31.
Full story »June 07, 2018Twenty members of Class of 2018 inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Twenty members of the School of Medicine Class of 2018 were inducted into the UMass Medical School Delta Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society during a ceremony held May 29. Three faculty members, five house-staff members and one alumnus were also inducted.
Full story »June 06, 2018The Conversation: UMass Medical School perinatal depression program expands nationally to help women
An article by Tiffany Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, and Nancy Byatt, DO, MS, MBA, published online in The Conversation explains how a model they created in Massachusetts to ensure that women with depression get the help they need is being implemented in other states.
Full story »June 05, 2018‘Gateway to the Polio Vaccine’ painting unveiled at Lamar Soutter Library
The ceremonial unveiling of a painting commemorating the origin of the polio vaccine celebrated the intersection of art, science and medicine at the Lamar Soutter Library of UMass Medical School on Tuesday, May 29.
Full story »June 03, 2018UMass Medical School presents 193 degrees at 45th Commencement exercises
UMass Medical School bestowed 193 degrees, including three honorary degrees, at its 45th Commencement exercises under sunny skies on the campus green on Sunday, June 3.
Full story »June 03, 2018Highlights of the 45th Commencement Ceremony in pictures
See highlights of the graduates and distinguished guests at the UMass Medical School 45th Commencement in Worcester on Sunday, June 3.
Full story »June 03, 2018Graduates celebrate with friends and family at Commencement
On a perfect early summer day in Worcester, graduates celebrated with their families and friends at UMass Medical School’s 45th Commencement. The day marked the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice and the beginning of a new journey for the graduates.
Full story »June 03, 2018Faculty support students, institution at 2018 Commencement
For the faculty, Commencement is the culmination of many years of teaching, mentoring and guiding their students. Here are highlights from UMass Medical School’s 45th Commencement exercises on Sunday, June 3.
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June 03, 2018
Chancellor Collins hosts honored guests at pre-Commencement dinner
On Saturday, June 2, Chancellor Michael F. Collins hosted a dinner for honorary degree recipients, including ground-breaking physician-scientist Huda Y. Zoghbi, MD; Duke University nursing leader Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN; and Cyrus S. Poonawalla, PhD, founder, chairman and managing director of the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer.
Full story »June 03, 2018Commencement eve campus celebration
Members of the UMass Medical School Class of 2018 celebrate with friends and family at the pre-Commencement Campus Celebration.
Full story »June 01, 2018SOM Class of 2018 inspires with ‘compassion, kindness and humility’
The UMass Medical School Alumni Association welcomed 112 new members on Friday, June 1, as the Class of 2018 and faculty members were recognized for outstanding achievement during the annual Alumni Breakfast.
Full story »June 01, 2018Boston Globe editorial calls for funding of UMass Medical School’s promising Lyme research
With tick-borne diseases on the rise in Massachusetts and across the country, an editorial in The Boston Globe is calling for funding for UMass Medical School scientists to test a possible solution they developed in the fight against Lyme disease.
Full story »June 01, 2018New GSBS dean asks students to give back
At the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences annual Student Achievement Awards ceremony, Dean Mary Ellen Lane challenged the audience to think about their role as scientists outside academia and consider their obligation to give back to their communities.
Full story »May 31, 2018Graduate School of Nursing celebrates achievement in pre-Commencement event
Members of the Graduate School of Nursing Class of 2018 gathered with fellow students, faculty and guests to celebrate their achievements at the 2018 graduation celebration at UMass Medical School on Wednesday, May 31.
Full story »May 31, 2018High School science teacher inspired SOM class speaker to pursue medicine
Steven Krueger will serve as School of Medicine Class of 2018 speaker at the 45th Commencement at UMass Medical School on Sunday, June 3.
Full story »May 30, 2018GSBS class speaker: Collaboration key to scientific discovery
Class of 2018 Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences speaker Jill Moore will talk about the importance of collaboration in scientific research on Sunday, June 3, at UMass Medical School’s 45th Commencement.
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May 29, 2018
Worcester Public Health Grand Rounds details how opioid data can aid prevention efforts, according to Telegram
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette covered the inaugural Worcester Public Health Grand Rounds, where Thomas Land, PhD, described how linking the wealth of data available from state agencies informs ongoing efforts to prevent and treat opioid abuse in Worcester and Central Massachusetts.
Full story »May 29, 2018UMMS Public Safety to use metal detectors at tent during Commencement out of abundance of caution
Out of an abundance of caution, UMass Medical School Department of Public Safety will use metal detectors during the 45th Commencement on Sunday, June 3.
Full story »May 29, 2018Week of celebration precedes June 3 Commencement at UMass Medical School
With UMass Medical School’s 45th Commencement just around the corner, the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Graduate School of Nursing will kick off four days of celebration as they honor the achievements of the students who will receive their degrees on Sunday, June 3.
Full story »May 29, 2018GSN class speaker Amelia Nelson will improve clinical care with doctoral acumen
Amelia Nelson, MS, FNP, will serve as class speaker for the Graduate School of Nursing at the 45th UMass Medical School Commencement on June 3.
Full story »May 25, 2018Robert Finberg receives distinguished alumnus award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine recognized Robert W. Finberg, MD, as a distinguished alumnus during its 60th commencement exercises.
Full story »May 23, 2018Susan Hou receives second annual Alumni Distinguished Service Award
Susan Hou, MD, SOM ’75, accepted the second annual Alumni Distinguished Service Award from the UMMS Alumni Association during Reunion 2018 at UMass Medical School for her extraordinary contributions to health care at home and abroad.
Full story »May 23, 2018Hudson Hoagland Society celebrates 33rd Annual Meeting
The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Hudson Hoagland Society featured presentations by Silvia Corvera, Tiffany Moore Simas and Jason Kim, on good fat and bad fat, as well as the announcement of the 2018 Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research grant recipients.
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Mark Klempner talks to Boston 25 News about preventative Lyme disease shot being developed at UMMS
Recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that tick-borne diseases are on the rise have drawn attention to research underway at UMass Medical School to develop a seasonal shot to protect people from getting Lyme disease. Mark Klempner, MD, talked about the research with Boston 25 News.
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