2021 COMMUNITY
- Archives -First Road garage demolition begins April 12
Demolition begins April 12 on the campus of UMass Medical School to make way for the construction of the new education and research building.
Lamar Soutter Library renewed as NIH regional medical library for fifth time
The Lamar Soutter Library has received its fifth consecutive contract to serve as a regional medical library for an area that now includes New York as well as New England. The library will also continue to run the National Public Health Coordination Office.
UMMS family medicine resident Stephany Giraldo Eierle shares journey in medicine
UMass Medical School family medicine resident Stephany Giraldo Eierle, DO, MPH, is a Latina first-generation American completing her first year as a physician at the Family Health Center of Worcester, and becoming a vocal advocate for diversity in medicine and public health.
Chancellor Collins to receive honorary degree, offer reflection at Holy Cross commencement May 21
Chancellor Michael F. Collins has been selected by Holy Cross to receive an honorary degree and provide a reflection to the Class of 2021 at its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 21. He earned his undergraduate degree at the college in 1977.
High school senior Neil Kale wins 15th annual Central Massachusetts Brain Bee
The annual event, designed to stimulate high school students’ interest in neuroscience, was hosted by the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology and the NeuroNexus Institute at UMass Medical School via Zoom on Saturday, March 20.
Adrian H. Zai to serve as chief research informatics officer at UMass Medical School
Adrian H. Zai, MD, PhD, MPH, will join UMass Medical School in May as chief research informatics officer and associate professor of population & quantitative health sciences.
UMass Memorial, UMass Medical School stand in solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues
The UMass Memorial Health Care and UMass Medical School communities stand in solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues, supporting the families and communities directly affected by the shooting deaths of eight people, six of whom were Asian Americans, in Atlanta.
South Road crosswalk, sidewalk improvements on Worcester campus begin March 22
Construction to improve pedestrian safety and access to the South Road Garage on the Worcester campus of UMass Medical School will resume on Monday, March 22.
American College of Physicians recognizes Thomas Lincoln with W. Lester Henry Award
Thomas Lincoln, MD, has been awarded the W. Lester Henry Award for Diversity and Access to Care from the American College of Physicians. The award recognizes a member with outstanding accomplishments in advancing diversity in clinical medicine or research, or in access to care in relation to diverse populations.
Mary Ahn named vice provost for faculty affairs at UMass Medical School
As vice provost for faculty affairs, Mary Ahn, MD, will oversee all aspects of faculty administration, including faculty appointments, promotion, tenure and post-tenure review; professional development for faculty; and oversight of the Office of Faculty Affairs.