The Voices of UMassMed podcast series take you behind the scenes of UMass Medical School. Each podcast will examine the stories behind the pioneering science, health care and education at UMMS.
On Sunday, June 1, Chancellor Michael F. Collins delivered an optimistic message focused on the success of the graduates, in spite of the shadow that lingers from federal funding uncertainties. Listen to the full speech at UMass Chan Medical School's 52 Commencement ceremony in this new episode. Read about the ceremony at UMass Chan news: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2025/06/a-hope-filled-moment-umass-chan-celebrates-class-of-2025/
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, PhD, delivered the 2025 Commencement address at UMass Chan Medical School on June 3. Listen to Dr. McNutt's full speech in this podcast episode. Dr. McNutt and the others also received honorary degrees during the ceremony. Learn more about the recipients on UMass Chan news: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2025/06/video-learn-about-umass-chans-2025-commencement-honorees/
Lourah Kelly, PhD, discusses avatar therapy for alcohol use and suicide prevention in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. More resources can be found at the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/resources/mental-health-resources/
UMass Chan expands its program for underrepresented students on their path to medical school. Since its inception more than a decade ago, the Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program has provided academic guidance, mentorship and essential resources to more than 160 students from UMass Chan's undergraduate campuses. This year students from Worcester State University can apply into the program. Applications are open until February 14, 2025. Learn more about the BaccMD Program and how to apply at: https://www.umassmed.edu/baccmd. Learn more about the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program: https://www.umassmed.edu/gsbs/outreach-programs/summer-enrichment-programs/
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Jason Kim, PhD, professor of molecular medicine and medicine and director of the Metabolic Disease Research Center, discussed his research into the link between Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, professor of obstetrics & gynecology and population & quantitative health sciences and executive director of the UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity, shares her journey from a first-generation Caribbean immigrant to accomplished physician and health equity advocate.
Chancellor Michael F. Collins kicked off a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast season by highlighting the growth and future of UMass Chan Medical School and how it is shaping the future of health care.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, director general of the World Health Organization, delivered the keynote address and received an honorary degree when UMass Chan Medical School celebrated the opening of the new education and research building. Listen to his speech.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivered the Commencement address at UMass Chan Medical School on June 2. She celebrated the Classes of 2024 from the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Gov. Healey was presented with a Chancellor's Medal prior to her speech. Listen to the full speech in the podcast. Read more about Commencement: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2024/06/massachusetts-gov.-healey-to-umass-chan-grads-we-need-you-now-more-than-ever
In the latest episode of Voices of UMass Chan, Cherise Hamblin, MD, delves into the critical topic of black maternal health and the significance of Black Maternal Health Week at UMass Chan Medical School. For a full list of events with registration information, head to the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2024/03/black-maternal-health-week-at-umass-chan-to-address-disparities/
Margret Chang, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics and director of resident addiction curriculum in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at UMass Chan Medical School, and her team at Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge have developed an addiction treatment program in the primary care setting. In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Dr. Chang explains how their team-based approach, which includes a dedicated nurse who helps with outreach and focuses on providing a high level of engagement, could serve as model to help bridge the gap in addiction treatment for millions of patients.
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, John P. Haran, MD'07, PhD'18, and Ethan Loew, MD/PhD student, shed light on their ongoing research to better understand the connection between the gut microbiome and cognitive health, particularly how it impacts older people. For more information on the study, go to: https://www.umassmed.edu/haranresearchgroup/ You can also reach the research team via email: umass.emresearch@gmail.com
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Marcus Ruscetti, PhD, assistant professor of molecular, cell & cancer biology, shares his journey into the field of science. Dr. Ruscetti's parents, Frank and Sandy Ruscetti, are retired scientists from the National Cancer Institute, and he said he initially tried not to follow in their footsteps. Learn more about his work: https://www.umassmed.edu/ruscettilab/
The Center for Accelerating Practices to End Suicide through Technology Translation (CAPES) at UMass Chan is focused on figuring out how to accelerate best practices into clinical care across a range of health care settings. Learn more at umassmed.edu/news
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast episode, learn about the new accelerated three-year MD Program at UMass Chan Medical School. Medical students interested in enrolling in the program can find out more info at: https://www.umassmed.edu/som/academics/aMD-AcceleratedMD/
Palliative care expert Sunita Puri, MD, associate professor of medicine, delves into the complexities surrounding cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. Drawing from her extensive experience in the field of palliative care, Dr. Puri sheds light on the hidden harms of CPR and challenges prevailing beliefs. Read about her recent article in The New Yorker for further insights into the complexities of CPR in palliative care: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-weekend-essay/the-hidden-harms-of-cpr Read about Dr. Puri's book, "That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour.”: https://sunitapuri.com/bio/.
David McManus, MD'02, MSc and Neil Marya, MD'12, discuss how artificial intelligence will impact the field of medicine and research.
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast episode, Grace Ryan, PhD, assistant professor of population & quantitative health sciences, discusses her research into vaccine hesitancy, particularly the parallels between the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and COVID-19 vaccines rollout.
Chancellor Michael F. Collins kicked off the first episode of a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast season days after he welcomed UMass Chan Medical School's largest medical school class in history. In the podcast, Collins sheds light on UMass Chan's milestones and its pursuit of excellence as the community advances together.
Katie Couric, former host of NBC's Today show and anchor of CBS Evening News, and co-founder of cancer research charity Stand Up To Cancer, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and delivered the Commencement address for the 50th Commencement at UMass Chan Medical School. Watch the full UMass Chan Commencement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dTcvQOMqp0 Watch a video about honorary degree recipient Katie Couric: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2023/06/video-learn-more-about-umass-chan-2023-honorary-degree-recipients/
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Ana Maldonado-Contreras, PhD, and Heidi Leftwich, DO, discuss their research on the role the gut microbiome plays in our overall health.
On June 17, UMass Chan Medical School and Central Mass Links are inviting the local community to participate in the Multicultural Women's Health Summit, a free family wellness event, on Saturday, June 17, at UMass Chan in Worcester. The mission of the summit is for community members to learn about a wide range of health topics, including preventive care, chronic disease management and mental health. Registration for the event is open: https://www.umassmed.edu/dio/ Multicultural Women's Health Summit Saturday, June 17 8:30 a.m - 2 p.m. UMass Chan Medical School Albert Sherman Center 368 Plantation Street Worcester, Mass. 01605
Dropped on a doorstep as a baby, second-year medical student Jennifer Marino promotes reproductive rights and food security. Read about her story on UMass Chan News: umassmed.edu/news
The burden of asthma falls disproportionately among people from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and communities of color. Children are at risk for higher asthma rates, deaths and hospitalizations due to poor use of effective treatments. In the podcast, Michelle Trivedi, MD, MPH, associate professor of pediatrics, pediatric pulmonologist and asthma clinical researcher, discusses how school-supervised asthma programs can lead to dramatic improvements in the health of underrepresented children within the community who are most vulnerable. Dr. Trivedi shares advances in her research among minority populations in Worcester, Mass. through her collaboration with the Worcester Public Schools. Learn more about Remote Asthma Link: https://childhealthequitycenter.org/childhood-asthma-treatment-and-research/ Read more: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/04/remote-asthma-link-keeps-kids-on-preventive-health-track-during-covid-19-school-closures/
Lupus is an auto-immune disease that affects millions around the world. It's most common in women and causes a person's immune to attack itself resulting in pain throughout the body. Because the illness often looks different in every patient, it can go undetected for years. Roberto Caricchio, MD, the Myles J. McDonough Chair of Rheumatology, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine, explains what you need to know about lupus and highlights how the new UMass Chan Lupus Center will support patients. On May 2, UMass Chan and the Lupus Foundation of New England are hosting a Lupus Medical & Educational Symposium at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester for patients, families and caregivers. For more information: https://lupusne.org/events/lupus-scientific-patient-education-symposium/
UMass Chan Medical School and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (Lahey), part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, have received approval from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) to establish a new regional medical school campus in Burlington. LCME is the accrediting body for medical schools in the United States and Canada. The UMass Chan-Lahey regional campus will emphasize leadership, health systems science and interprofessional education, preparing students to lead and create solutions to future challenges in health care. The new track will be called LEAD@Lahey, which stands for lead, empower, advocate and deliver. The first cohort of medical students participating in the program will begin in August 2024. Guests for this episode include: Anne Larkin, MD, associate professor of surgery and vice provost and senior associate dean for educational affairs at UMass Chan Anne Mosenthal, MD, chief academic officer at Lahey Hospital Medical Center, and inaugural regional executive dean of the UMass Chan-Lahey regional campus. Read about the new program at: umassmed.edu/news Get more information at: https://www.umassmed.edu/umass-chan-lahey
MD/MBA student Emilee Herringshaw is focused on projects that support patient-driven solutions. The aspiring dermatologist shares stories of her life living with diabetes on her blog. Learn more about the MBA dual-degree program in a Voices of UMass podcast episode: https://soundcloud.com/umasschan/mba-podcast-3?in=umasschan/sets/season-4-voices-of-umassmed
Few people are aware of cytomegalovirus, referred to as CMV, even though more than half of Americans are infected with it by the age of 40, according to infectious disease expert Laura Gibson, MD'94, in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. For more information about CMV, visit https://www.nationalcmv.org or www.nowiknowcmv.com.
Jeremy Luban, MD, the David J. Freelander Professor in AIDS Research and professor of molecular medicine, discusses the latest SARS COV-2 variant of concern and the future of vaccines in the fight against COVID. Dr. Luban also reflects on what researchers have learned in the last three years, in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast episode.
In this podcast, Marlina Duncan, EdD, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, and Sharina Person, PhD, the Dr. Marcellette G. Williams Senior Scholar and vice chair and professor of population & quantitative health sciences, explain why it is important for the UMass Chan Medical School community to participate in the upcoming Diversity Engagement Survey. Dr. Person was instrumental in the creation of the DES. Read more about the survey here: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2023/01/umass-chan-preparing-for-launch-of-diversity-engagement-survey/ UMass Chan's Diversity and Inclusion Office website: https://www.umassmed.edu/dio
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a significant increase in adolescents and young adults with eating disorders being admitted to inpatient treatment and outpatient programs, according to a recent study by Sydney M. Hartman-Munick, MD'15, assistant professor of pediatrics. Read about it on UMass Chan News: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/12/umass-chan-study-finds-increase-in-treatment-for-eating-disorders-among-young-people-during-pandemic/ Helpful resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.medainc.org/ https://www.feast-ed.org/
Melanie Ostiguy's ballet students were inspired to pursue health care careers after she told them she was studying to become a nurse. Melanie Ostiguy, RN, pivoted from teaching ballet and working as a per-diem secretary at Heywood Hospital in Gardner to enrolling in the Graduate Entry Pathway. Learn about the GEP Pathway: https://www.umassmed.edu/gsn/academics/graduate-entry-pathway/ Learn more about Melanie's story: umassmed.edu/news
UMass Chan experts break down common questions around at-home COVID-19 tests in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast.
Third-year medical student Naaz Daneshvar is an advocate for patients and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Daneshvar worked to make a course called Operation House Call a requirement for first-year students in the Chan School of Medicine. )Read more about it here: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/11/medical-student-provides-a-voice-for-patients-and-families-with-special-needs/ Operation House Call: https://thearcofmass.org/post/category/operation-house-call/
A new Voices of UMass Chan podcast describes how the Office of Well-Being and the Employee Assistance Program is helping to promote a culture of wellness for faculty, staff and students in the UMass Chan Medical School community. Find information about the OWB on UMass Chan's Sharepoint site at OWB. Contact the Office of Well-Being at: owb.umassmed.edu Contact the Employee Assitance at: eap.umassmed.edu
Mary Antonelli, PhD, RN, MPH, provides an overview of the Master in Science Nursing and Interprofessional Leadership Program in the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing at UMass Chan Medical School.
In this podcast episode, we discuss the COVID-19 bivalent vaccines, including how bivalent vaccines are used, and also what to expect for this year's flu season. The guest in this episode is Jennifer Wang, MD, professor of medicine.
UMass Chan medical student Theo Eldore has been recognized for his contributions furthering the development of LGBTQIA+ research and community. In the podcast, you can learn about his community-based research and advocacy. You can read about it here: https://bit.ly/3AyHndM
Johanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM, discusses the causes, prevention and treatment of macular degeneration in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. More information about the adult macular degeneration risk score calculator can be found at: www.seddonriskscore.org
Chancellor Michael F. Collins kicks off the new academic year in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast.
Cori Bargmann, PhD, head of science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, head of the Lulu and Anthony Wang Laboratory of Neural Circuits and Behavior, and the Torsten N. Wiesel Professor at The Rockefeller University, delivered the keynote address at UMass Chan Medical School's 49th Commencement. Listen to Dr. Bargmann's full speech in this episode of the Voices of UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Bargmann in this video: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/06/video-inside-the-lives-and-accomplishments-of-cori-bargmann-paula-johnson-and-james-oconnell/ Read more about Commencement: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/02/umass-chan-medical-school-to-celebrate-classes-of-2022-at-49th-commencement-on-june-5/
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Yael Dvir, MD, and Bruce Waslick, MD, describe how the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program supports Massachusetts pediatricians caring for struggling children and their families, one phone call at a time.
In this episode, Marlina Duncan, vice chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion at UMass Chan Medical School discusses the institution's focus on building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment on campus.
In this episode, Miguel Sena-Esteves, PhD, associate professor of neurology, discusses the mission of UMass Chan Medical School's Translational Institute for Molecular Therapeutics. Learn more about the Translational Institute for Molecular Therapeutics, click here: https://www.umassmed.edu/translational-institute-for-molecular-therapeutics/ Dr. Sena-Esteves wrote an article The Conversation about research leading to the first ever gene therapy for Tay-Sachs disease. https://umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2022/02/first-gene-therapy-for-tay-sachs-disease-successfully-given-to-two-children/
Learn about UMass Chan's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. The UMass Chan community is encouraged to help and provide their ideas via email: growing.green@umassmed.edu The full five-year Sustainability and Climate Action Plan can be found here: https://www.umassmed.edu/growinggreen/newsletter/climate-action-plan-2021-2026/ For more on-campus initiatives, click here: https://www.umassmed.edu/growinggreen Listen to the full podcast at: umassmed.edu/news/voices.
The UMass Chan Medical School Scribe Fellowship is a one-year curriculum for highly motivated, recent college graduates who have a desire to gain clinical experience as a scribe during a gap year before applying to medical school. The program is intended for those who are underrepresented in medicine. If you're interested in applying to the fellowship, email Linda Cragin: linda.cragin@umassmed.edu.
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, three UMass Chan Medical School students discuss their participation in the dual-degree MBA program. Developed with the Manning School of Business at UMass Lowell, the program is available to all students accepted into the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing. Most of the interest in the program has been among medical students.
In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, two UMass Chan Medical School researchers who have been tracking vaccine acceptance since the COVID-19 pandemic began share reliable advice based off of their findings.
The VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System and UMass Chan Medical School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Nov. 8, to celebrate the opening of a new 48,000-square-foot community-based outpatient clinic for veterans located on the Medical School's campus in Worcester. You can listen to the entire press conference in the podcast. Learn more at: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/
A $175 million historic gift from The Morningside Foundation to UMass Chan Medical School was announced on Tuesday, Sept. 7, with a press event at the UMass Club in Boston. Listen to the full press conference in this podcast episode. For more: https://www.umassmed.edu/umasschan/
Chancellor Michael F. Collins takes pause to reflect on positive impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitment of faculty, students and staff and shares updates about growth on the UMMS campus, in a new Voices of UMassMed podcast episode.]
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