Lyme disease has become an insidious epidemic in the United States. Caused by bacteria transmitted by an infected tick bite, symptoms can include arthritis and cardiac and neurological problems if…, A vaccine’s cautionary tale, In 1998, the FDA approved a Lyme vaccine composed of protein antigens from the surface of the Lyme bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi . A vaccine works by introducing proteins from the disease-causing…, A different approach, Unlike a vaccine, Lyme PrEP uses a single human antibody, or blood protein, to kill the bacteria in the tick’s gut while it takes its blood drink, before the bacteria can get into the human host.…
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Boston, MA – Today, the University of Massachusetts announced a strategic alliance between UMass Online and Mass General Brigham (formerly Partners HealthCare) to develop a certificate and degree…, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. “Through this initiative, we are expanding our ability to deliver on our mission of educating Massachusetts citizens and supporting our business community in the most innovative way possible…, Rose Sheehan, Chief Human Resources Officer for Mass General Brigham, . “This collaboration will lead to enhanced educational and career advancement opportunities for our frontline employees, many of whom come from diverse communities. Their successful achievements…, Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, . “Programs like this with forward-thinking colleagues like UMass Online and Mass General Brigham are critical to leveling the playing field and narrowing the skills gap that makes it difficult for…, Commonwealth Corporation President and CEO Christine Abrams, . "Providing working adults with the skills they need to prosper in their careers is a key commitment for UMass,” said , UMass System Chancellor of Academic Programs Katherine Newman, . “What better opportunity to showcase that promise than an educational partnership with Mass General Brigham Healthcare, the Commonwealth's largest employer. This is a signal moment for the…, About Mass General Brigham, - https://www.partners.org Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit health care system that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community locally and globally.…, About Commonwealth Corporation, – http://commcorp.org/ Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public workforce development agency that strengthens the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults by investing in innovative partnerships…, About UMass Online, – www.massachusetts.edu/umass-online-mass-general-brigham-partnership UMass Online, the online learning consortium of the University of Massachusetts, provides marketing and technology support for…
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The Child Trauma Training Center at UMass Medical School has received supplemental funding to help ensure the center’s LINK-KID referral service has the capacity to handle an expected surge in calls…, Related story on UMassMedNow:, UMass Medical School child trauma expert co-authors COVID-19 resource for supporting children’s well-being
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The Worcester Business Journal has named UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael F. Collins and Kola Akindele, JD, assistant vice chancellor for city and community relations, to its Power 50 Class…, Related stories on UMassMedNow:, WBJ, Telegram, media report on impact of new clinic to be built for veterans at UMass Medical School Kola Akindele to serve as assistant vice chancellor for city and community relations
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At the 35th Annual Meeting of the Hudson Hoagland Society, held virtually on May 20, members and guests heard about research with extraordinary topicality and currency, including an approach to a…, Brian Kelch, , PhD, associate professor of biochemistry & molecular pharmacology A nanoparticle decoy as a SARS-CoV-2 therapeutic, Trudy Morrison, , PhD, professor of microbiology & physiological systems Development of a virus-like particle vaccine candidate for SARS-CoV-2 (The Bassick Family Foundation Award), Heidi Leftwich, , DO, assistant professor of obstetrics & gynecology The impact of COVID-19 in tipping the maternal-fetal immunologic balance, Kuang Shen, , PhD, assistant professor of molecular medicine A molecular study of SARS-CoV-2, John Ju-hon Yeh, , MD, professor of obstetrics & gynecology FMR1 as a gene marker to predict status of future ovarian function in breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy (The M.C. Chang Memorial Award)
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Members of the UMass Medical School community came together online for the Graduate School of Nursing Graduation Celebration on the evening of Thursday, May 28. Warm congratulations and heartfelt…, Chancellor’s Award, Adam Bliss, DNP, GSN Dean’s Award, Marta Escriu-Suñe, DNP, Commencement Speaker, Joanne Lewis, PhD, Carol Bova Scholarship, Saisha Matias, Lillian R. Goodman Scholarship, Zareen Barry, Annie Vigeant Award, Kim Beaudry, DNP Rebecca LaMay, DNP, Paulette Seymour Route Scholarship, Heather Briere, Suzanne T. & John L. Sullivan Scholarship, Emily Davenport Steven Schmidt, Mary K Alexander Academic Achievement and Leadership Award, Catherine Whitaker, DNP, Janet Fraser Hale Academic Achievement and Leadership Award, Nicole Renee’ Parker, DNP, Mary Kinnear Raymond Award, Kathleen Schultz, DNP, Lynne Foster Davidson Scholarship, Catherine Pugnaire Jones, Lucie D. Russell Briefcase Awards, Family Nurse Practitioner: Adam Baskin, DNP Adult/Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Monica Mikael, DNP Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Hajar Houmani, DNP, Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Student in Critical Care Award, Jessica Ferreira, Janet McCue Magner Award, Heather L. Patrick, DNP, GSN Interprofessional Community Service Award, Aisling Ryan Haley Schachter, GSN Community Partnership Award, Michael Hirsh, MD, Nancy and Walter Kowal Scholarship, Clare Foley, Faculty Daisy Award, Carol Jaffarian, MS, RN, ANP-BC, Related stories on UMassMedNow:, UMMS Graduate School of Nursing awards 47 degrees and post-graduate certificates at Commencement 2020 GSN students present PhD dissertation research on Zoom as social distancing requirements continue…
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After years of study, 17 Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences PhD candidates had the unusual experience of defending their theses virtually, via Zoom, this spring. For some, the socially distant…
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Charlie Titus has been known to joke that “I came with the bricks” – a lighthearted way of noting that he arrived at UMass Boston in 1974, just as UMB was leaving its temporary home in Park Square…
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AMHERST, Mass. – To avoid crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no presentations at the UMass Amherst Sunwheel marking the start of summer. However, the public is invited to visit…
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AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts Amherst microbiologist Derek Lovley has been awarded the Mahoney Life Sciences Prize for his research on protein nanowires, a new electronic material with…
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