A conversation that started on Twitter between a UMass Medical School researcher and a State University of New York medical student has led to a year-long mentorship, published research and an award…, “, When George Floyd was murdered, many researchers recognized the trauma that minoritized communities were experiencing. They tweeted their support and their solidarity for medical students who are…, . , A few said, ‘If anyone who’s underrepresented in medicine needs mentorship or research opportunities, please reach out to me—I’m here to help.’ Dr. Richmond was one of the people who tweeted that,”…
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Apic Bio, a gene therapy company developing treatment options for patients with rare genetic diseases and co-founded by UMass Medical School’s Robert H. Brown Jr., DPhil, MD, announced that the FDA…
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Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito welcomed head coach Greg Carvel, members of the National Champion Massachusetts hockey team and UMass administration to the State House on Tuesday,…, See more on the event on Twitter, .
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The UMass Amherst Libraries are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Undergraduate Sustainability Award. “Goddess of Earth” by Sruthi Tanikella The 2021 Undergraduate Sustainability Award is…
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Woman smiles and points at band aid on arm where she just received a vaccination If someone gets a headache or feels a bit under the weather after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, it’s become common to…, What does your body do when you get a vaccine?, Your immune system responds to the foreign molecules that make up any vaccine via two different systems. The initial response is due to what’s called the innate immune response . This system is…, What are side effects, anyway?, Side effects are normal responses to the injection of a foreign substance. They include things like fever, muscle pain and discomfort at the injection site, and are mediated by the innate immune…, What component in the shot causes side effects?, The only “active ingredient” in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is the mRNA instructions that tell the recipient’s cells to build a viral protein. But the shots have other components that help…, If I feel sick after my shot, does that signal strong immunity?, Scientists haven’t identified any relationship between the initial inflammatory reaction and the long-term response that leads to protection. There’s no scientific proof that someone with more…
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In honor of Earth Week 2021, Transportation Services has unveiled 11 new EnelX EV Charging Stations in the West Garage, giving electric vehicle owners effective and convenient charging options on…
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This past week the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives received a donation from the Associação Académica (commonly known as the Academica Club). The Academica building, located on 627 South…
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“Growing up I was a girl scout for 12 years and worked with different non-profits and volunteer organizations across that time. As I looked to the future, I found out about the Peace Corps and I have…, About the Peace Corps:, The Peace Corps is an international service network of volunteers, community members, host country partners and staff who are driven by the agency’s mission of world peace and friendship. At the…
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The cover of the book "Older and Wiser" by Jean E. Rhodes Jean Rhodes, the Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring, has been named the 2023…
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BOSTON – , UMass President Marty Meehan, was honored Monday by the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) for his deep commitment to mental health advocacy and education among college students and for his leadership in creating…, Lauren Baker, , First Lady of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Friend and Leader Award winners, Susan and Steve Pollock, ,, Joseph D. Feaster, Jr, ., an attorney and co-chair of the MBK Boston Advisory Council, and state Representative, Sean Garballey, . President Meehan was introduced by his stepdaughter, Caroline Hanson, a high school student who has been active in mental health advocacy and peer education and plans to study child psychology in…
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