Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Monitoring senescent cell dynamics in wound healing using a p16-tdtomato mouse model Although accumulating evidence implicates cellular senescence in acute wound healing, the precise roles of senescent cells within distinct cell lineages during this process remain elusive. To address ...

A new study from BU’s Qiaoling Wang, PhD, provides a practical foundation for mechanistic studies and for testing senescence-targeted therapies in tissue repair: bit.ly/3OFSaxx

Is “Brain Rot” Real? A Neurologist’s Perspective on Our Digital Diet By Dr. Hugo J. Aparicio, an American Heart Association volunteer expert, talks about how digital habits impact brain and mental health.

In a new interview featured in Medium, BU’s Hugo Aparicio, MD, MPH, talks about how digital habits impact brain and mental health: bit.ly/3Os7Og5

Due to the impending winter storm, Boston University Medical Campus will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23, including the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and the BU School of Public Health: www.bumc.bu.edu/2026/02/22/2...

BU’s Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM, DrHC, is featured in the AHA's Circulation “Paths to Discovery” section. The interview highlights her personal story and challenges, offering insight on her life and career as a pioneer in cardiovascular medicine: bit.ly/4kDcuLQ

A new study from BU’s Jennifer Beane, PhD, found a microRNA in airway premalignant lesions that may help lesions evade the immune system and progress toward lung cancer: www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/news-e...

More on Humane Intelligence: a practical framework for ‘walk before you run’ clinical AI; risk-tiering by task, with disclosure/consent and accountable oversight (especially relevant for older adults): sites.bu.edu/hhkyomen/hum...

BU’s Helen Kyomen, MD, MS outlines a “walk before you run” approach to medical A.I. in a New York Times Letter to the Editor, emphasizing risk-tiering by task along with disclosure, consent, and oversight: bit.ly/4anPdsJ

Happy Terrier Spirit Day! 🎉
As we celebrate our first Spirit Day, tell us: What makes you #ProudtoBU?
Tell us in the comments and show your BU pride today.

Collaboration is core to BU’s vision, from Boston Medical Center (BMC) to the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) and beyond. By aligning around common purpose, we can scale research and improve lives. Explore the partnerships powering BU’s convergent future: bit.ly/3ZH77l7

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) should be recognized as a new cause of dementia according to the BU CTE Center’s new largest of its kind study: bit.ly/4r2YwWh

Provision of knee bracing for knee osteoarthritis (PROP OA): multicentre, parallel group, superiority, statistician blinded, randomised controlled trial Objective To determine whether adding compartment specific knee bracing with an adherence intervention to advice, written information, and exercise instruction (AIE+B) is superior to advice, written i...

Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research done in the United Kingdom with BU’s David Felson, MD, MPH, and Belinda Borrelli, PhD: bit.ly/3Zz9JS0

Research Discovery: A major study of African American brain tissue has led researchers to identify a gene involved in Alzheimer’s disease.

Diseases Affected: Alzheimer’s disease

Key Findings: In brain tissue from African American individuals with autopsy-confirmed Alzheimer’s disease, scientists noted a 1.5-fold increase in the expression of the gene ADAMTS2, overlapping with similar findings in European American brain tissue.

What’s Next? Genetic expression tied to Alzheimer’s disease often differs and shows only modest overlap between European American and African American populations, but the shared expression of ADAMTS2 points to a biological process and a potential therapeutic target to treat or prevent the disease.

Researchers at @bumedicine.bsky.social launched the largest-ever #Alzheimers study of African American brain tissue. They discovered an increase in the expression of the gene ADAMTS2, which could be a target for future therapies. #Neurogenetics #Dementia

A new article from BU’s Helen Kyomen, MD, MS, showcases the “Humane Intelligence” framework, a geriatric psychiatry-led system to improve older-adult care with AI: bit.ly/4sT9P4C

Unlocking the Secrets to Living to 100 Neuroscientist Stacy Andersen is figuring out how centenarians live such long, healthy lives

Want to know the secret to living to a hundred years old? BU’s Stacy Andersen, PhD, spoke with Time Magazine about what it means to enjoy a long, healthy life: bit.ly/4jsvaNN

From all of us here at BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine: Happy Holidays!

A new study from BU’s Sanford Auerbach, MD, sheds light on the differences of treatment and diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea based on patient’s sex: bit.ly/45bkVr9

Sharing a holiday message from Dean Ad Interim Hee-Young Park, PhD.

Against an architectural backdrop, a quote reads: "Our hearts go out to the families and others suffering after the tragic violence at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Australia. Our community stands ready to assist Brown in any way possible and to provide support and assistance to anyone in need during this profoundly difficult time." signed President Melissa Gilliam, Boston University logo below.

A message from Boston University President Melissa Gilliam regarding the heartbreaking events at Brown University and Bondi Beach, Australia.

Our Identities Are More Than Our Genes, Says BU Researcher in Debut Book In Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins, Shoumita Dasgupta illustrates what we risk—and lose—when we attribute our differences only to biology

I feel so fortunate to have connected in meaningful ways with trainees & friends, old and new, across the country. My cup is full!
And in the midst of all this, an incredibly kind article about Where Biology Ends & Bias Begins came out in @bumedicine.bsky.social The Brink. www.bu.edu/articles/202...

BU’s Casey Taft, PhD, has been awarded the Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award. Established in 2015, the award honors excellence in research on military and veteran families. Congratulations, Dr. Taft: bit.ly/4a9D24k

A new study from BU’s Sean Tallman, PhD, finds evidence that forensic anthropology lacks standardization: bit.ly/3KiIpDQ

Today is #GivingTuesday! With your generosity and support, we can continue our institution's mission to be on the frontline of medical education. Donate at the link here: bit.ly/48skzxh

From all of us here at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Happy Thanksgiving!

Three Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty have received grants from the American Lung Association to study lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis and respiratory viruses. Congratulations to our faculty members: bit.ly/49xGJQV

BU’s Lauren Kearney, MD, has received the Veterans Affairs Research Scholar Award from the LUNGetvity Foundation for her study “Co-Design and Pilot Testing a LCS Awareness Toolkit for Black Veterans”: bit.ly/3KfFRWT

BU’s George Murphy, PhD, launched his new podcast "The ReProgram”, exploring the different scientific avenues to increase healthy longevity. Listen now on your favorite platform: linktr.ee/theReProgram...

BU medical student Neil Singh Bedi, was awarded the 2025 Paul Ambrose Outstanding Student Award from the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), American Public Health Association, and the Physicians for Social Responsibility. Congratulations, Neil: bit.ly/47WdlkX

BU Researcher Helps Women Veterans Find Their Place After Serving Their Country Tara Galovski started the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) in 2017 with six participants. Now, 6,500 women have joined from all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

BU's Tara Galovski PhD, discusses the benefits of WoVeN, a unique social network of women veterans she created to help foster connections and build relationships.: bit.ly/3JqSiim

Carotid-Artery Stenting or Carotid Endarterectomy for Symptomatic Carotid-Artery Stenosis? | NEJM This feature about a woman with symptomatic carotid-artery stenosis offers a case vignette accompanied by two essays, one supporting treatment with surgical carotid endarterectomy and the other sup...

In an article in the NEJM, BU’s Thanh Nguyen, MD, FRCPc, FSVIN, FAHA, advocates for treatment with percutaneous carotid-artery stenting in a patient with symptomatic carotid-artery stenosis: bit.ly/3JLZcyI

The Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation has awarded BU’s Diana Anderson, MD, M.Arch, a two-year $270,418 grant for her project "Investigating the Relationship between Nursing Home Architecture and Health Outcomes." Congratulations, Dr. Anderson: bit.ly/4nBSsBt