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UMass Chan Medical School

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The video contains footage of significant moments at UMass Chan Medical School, including images of Victor Ambros, UMass Chan's second Nobel Laureate, a ribbon cutting at the opening of the new education and research building, the 51st Commencement celebration, and students and faculty at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. This video has no sound.

Rare Diseases, Real Stories is a special UMass Chan Medical School podcast series that celebrates families who are transforming the world of rare diseases. 


Through their stories, you'll discover how their collaboration with UMass Chan researchers is driving innovation and fostering new rare disease treatments.

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What makes UMass Chan Medical School unique?


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#1 in the Northeast 
for primary care education


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Voted a Top Place to Work
three years in a row


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Home to Nobel Prize
winning science

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  • National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt to deliver UMass Chan Commencement address on June 1
    February 27, 2025

    National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt to deliver UMass Chan Commencement address on June 1

    UMass Chan will celebrate the Classes of 2025 at Commencement on Sunday, June 1, and recognize four inspiring individuals with honorary degrees.

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  • Two papers by Walhout lab in Nature highlight novel metabolic principles
    February 26, 2025

    Two papers by Walhout lab in Nature highlight novel metabolic principles

    Two papers published today in the journal Nature describe a significant advance in understanding the complex functions of the metabolic network.

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  • Research by UMass Chan scientists upends scientific understanding of how anticancer drugs kill cancer
    February 25, 2025

    Research by UMass Chan scientists upends scientific understanding of how anticancer drugs kill cancer

    Research by Sharon Cantor, PhD, and Jenna M. Whalen, PhD, poses a new explanation for how cancer-fighting drugs attack and destroy BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor cells.

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Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Learn in an environment where students drive world-class research and innovation in areas such as biochemistry, biostatistics, cancer biology and neuroscience.

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Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing

Prepare for a career as a nurse, nurse practitioner or nurse scientist, led by distinguished faculty who promote health equity to improve health and quality of life.

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T.H. Chan School of Medicine

Pursue one of the nation’s best primary care educations, with a focus on patient-centered care in urban and rural communities or an MD/MBA or MD/PhD option.

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About Worcester

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UMass Chan Medical School’s unique business divisions

MassBiologics

MassBiologics of UMass Chan Medical School, with locations in Boston and Fall River, is the only nonprofit, FDA-licensed manufacturer of vaccines and biologics in the United States.

ForHealth Consulting

ForHealth Consulting is the public service consulting and operations division of UMass Chan Medical School.

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