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October 21, 2021
Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma launched
The Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma will focus on redesigning child-serving systems to reduce trauma infliction and re-traumatization and support children’s healing and wellbeing.
Full story »October 20, 2021Annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run surpasses fundraising goal
The 23rd annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run, held on Sunday, Oct. 17, at Polar Park in Worcester, is expected to bring in more than $700,000, exceeding fundraising goals.
Full story »October 19, 2021At UMass Chan event, QCC president examines plight of Hispanic-Americans
Speaking at the UMass Chan virtual event, Quinsigamond Community College President Luis Pedraja, PhD, brought Hispanic Heritage Month to a close with his talk, “The Other Pandemic: Systemic Racism and the Latinx Community.”
Full story »October 15, 2021Lawrence Madoff honored for outstanding contributions to public health
Lawrence Madoff, MD, has received the 2021 D.A. Henderson Award for Outstanding Contributions to Public Health from the Infectious Diseases Society of American in recognition of a lifetime of achievement in public health in memory of Dr. Henderson, who led the eradication of smallpox.
Full story »October 14, 2021UMass Cancer Walk and Run returns Sunday, Oct. 17, at Polar Park
The 23rd annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, at Polar Park in Worcester. More than 2,300 participants have registered for the event. Gates open at 9:30 a.m.
Full story »October 13, 2021Influenza expected to make a comeback; vaccinations urged
The worldwide spread of influenza came to a screeching halt in March 2020, when schools, businesses and daily life shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it is expected to come back strongly this fall and winter, making flu vaccination more essential than ever.
Full story »October 12, 2021Hispanic Heritage Month a time to celebrate and take inclusive steps
On Oct. 14, the UMass Chan Medical School community will join the nation in celebration of “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.” Quinsigamond Community College President Luis Pedraja, PhD, will deliver the keynote.
Full story »October 12, 2021PhD candidate studies red blood cells; strives to increase diversity in STEM
As president of UMass Chan Medical School’s chapter of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, PhD candidate Daniel Hidalgo provides cultural training and advocates for diversity in STEM fields.
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October 07, 2021
Remillard Family Community Service Fund awards nine grants for UMass Chan collaborations
Funded projects led by faculty, students, staff and community partners have the potential to improve the health of Central Massachusetts residents, particularly those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged or underrepresented.
Full story »October 06, 2021T.H. Chan School of Medicine student John Romano named Pisacano Scholar
John Romano, a fourth-year student in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, has been named a 2021 Pisacano Scholar.
Full story »October 05, 2021UMass Chan Medical School creates affinity groups to support faculty and staff of color
In its efforts to create intentional spaces to support faculty and staff of color at UMass Chan Medical School, the Diversity and Inclusion Office has formed two affinity groups.
Full story »October 04, 2021Riaan Research Initiative funds Cockayne syndrome gene replacement therapy research at UMass Chan Medical School
Riaan Research Initiative, a non-profit organization, and UMass Chan Medical School are entering into an agreement to fund, research and develop a gene replacement therapy to combat Cockayne syndrome, a fatal autosomal recessive disorder.
Full story »October 01, 2021‘Community of mentoring’ changing culture at UMass Chan
Two newly established student mentoring programs, one for women and another for people underrepresented in science and medicine, are “changing the culture’’ at UMass Chan Medical School, says Mark Johnson, MD, PhD, senior vice provost for mentorship, leadership and transformation.
Full story »September 30, 2021Celia Schiffer named chair of Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology
Celia A. Schiffer, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, newly renamed to reflect the expanded role of cutting-edge technologies as well as the science of pharmacology in bringing a molecular perspective to problems in biology and medicine.
Full story »September 29, 2021Michael Baker named to 2021 Honor Roll of the Biomedical Science Careers Program
UMass Chan Medical School Registrar Michael Baker, MA, has been named to the 2021 Biomedical Science Careers Program Honor Roll in recognition of his efforts to diversify research and health professions.
Full story »September 28, 2021UMass Chan Medical School establishes new Department of Systems Biology
The Program in Systems Biology has been elevated to full department status, with Marian Walhout, PhD, serving as the founding chair of the Department of Systems Biology.
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September 27, 2021
BaccMD graduate wants to serve marginalized populations, expand access to health care
T.H. Chan School of Medicine student Kassandra Jean-Marie was better prepared for medical school because of the UMass Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program.
Full story »September 27, 2021Annual lecture at UMass Chan addresses racism in health care; calls for commitment to dismantle it
J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, FAAFP, delivered this year’s annual Putterman Lecture, “Moving Towards Health Equity: Why Anti-racism Must Be a Core Value in Medicine.”
Full story »September 22, 2021UMass Chan Medical School Research Based Career Fair is Sept. 29
UMass Chan Medical School is actively recruiting for about 150 research positions. Some positions are eligible for a sign-on bonus. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.
Full story »September 20, 2021Discussion of land acknowledgment is step toward more diverse, inclusive institution
UMass Chan Medical School’s Diversity and Inclusion Office facilitated the first of its “Centering the Margins” series on Wednesday, Sept. 15, with a discussion focused on a land acknowledgement for the Nipmuc Nation.
Full story »September 20, 2021T.H. Chan School of Medicine celebrates White Coat Ceremonies for Classes of 2024, 2025
UMass Chan Medical School held two White Coat Ceremonies on Friday, Sept. 17, for the T.H. Chan School of Medicine Classes of 2024 and 2025.
Full story »September 17, 2021Jennifer Bradford and Heather-Lyn Haley receive Katharine F. Erskine Awards
Two UMass Chan Medical School faculty have been honored for exemplary achievement in their professions and communities with demonstrated commitments to social and racial equality and serving as role models for women and girls.
Full story »September 17, 2021A direct recommendation from a doctor may help with vaccine hesitancy
Kathleen Mazor, EdD, and Kimberly Fisher, MD, talk to the Conversation about ongoing research into COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and what it will take to influence people to get their shot.
Full story »September 16, 2021UMass trustee Chioma Okwara’s story of perseverance shines light on ‘power of public education’
UMass Board of Trustees member Noreen “Chioma” Okwara, MD’17, was called a ‘dreamer’ for aspiring to practice medicine. She is now a clinician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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September 15, 2021
Dean Lane to 57 new doctoral candidates: Collaboration key to science
The Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School honored 57 new doctoral candidates during the Qualifying Exam Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Full story »September 14, 2021Graduate Entry Pathway pinning signifies entry into nursing profession
The Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing at UMass Chan Medical School welcomed 38 newly minted nurses into the profession at its annual Graduate Entry Pathway Pinning Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 13.
Full story »September 10, 2021Convocation 2021: Chancellor Collins outlines vision for new era at UMass Chan
Chancellor Michael F. Collins gave his annual Convocation address on Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Albert Sherman Center Auditorium, focusing on the “transformational moment” for the institution. Four faculty members were honored with Chancellor’s Medals, including the late Robert Finberg.
Full story »September 09, 2021Behind the historic gift: Gerald Chan’s remarks to UMass Chan Medical School community
Read remarks made by Gerald Chan, on behalf of The Morningside Foundation, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, during the campus celebration recognizing the $175 million gift from The Morningside Foundation.
Full story »September 08, 2021Video: UMass Chan Medical School receives historic gift from The Morningside Foundation
The $175 million gift from The Morningside Foundation to UMass Chan Medical School was announced and lauded on Tuesday, Sept. 7, with a special meeting of the UMass Board of Trustees, a morning press event at the UMass Club in Boston and an afternoon celebration on the Worcester campus. See highlights from the day in this video.
Full story »September 08, 2021UMass Chan Medical School community celebrates ‘momentous occasion’ in Worcester
Members of the Worcester campus community at the newly renamed UMass Chan Medical School gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 7, to herald the $175 million donation from The Morningside Foundation.
Full story »September 08, 2021UMass Chan Medical School Convocation 2021 will celebrate scholarship and education
The UMass Chan Medical School community will officially launch the new academic year with Convocation 2021 events taking place from Thursday, Sept. 9, through Friday, Sept. 17. The events include the investiture of nine faculty in endowed professorships.
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Limiting screen time for young adults after concussion results in shorter duration of symptoms
Newly published research by Theodore E. Macnow, MD, shows that young adults who limited screen time for 48 hours immediately after suffering a concussion had a significantly shorter duration of symptoms than those who were permitted screen time.
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