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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 2d

We thank everyone who joined us today for our special Medical Grand Rounds, the inaugural Alexander Szeto Lecture, featuring our guest speaker Winfred W. Williams, MD. We hope to see everyone next week!

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 2d

Join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for a Special Medical Grand Rounds presentation titled "A Xenotransplantation Milestone: The World’s First Gene-edited Pig Kidney-to-Human Xenotransplant", featuring Winfred W. Williams, MD.

We hope to see you there!

Join us today for a special Medical Grand Rounds
Alexander Szeto Lecture
Featuring: Winfred W. Williams, MD, Associate Chief, Division of Nephrology Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 8d

In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Sahil Chaudhuri, MD, a second-year, categorical Internal Medicine Resident. Learn more about Dr. Chaudhuri by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

www.umassmed.edu/medicine/edu...

Resident Spotlight October 2025
Sahil Chaudhuri, MD
Second-Year, Internal Medicine Resident, Categorical
"I think the greatest asset that UMass Chan has is the people who make up our program. Every single person, whether it be residents, faculty, or administrative staff, genuinely enjoys working together to make this program a place where residents are given the tools to succeed both professionally and personally."

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 8d

In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Omar Mourad, MD, a Rheumatology fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Mourad by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

www.umassmed.edu/medicine/edu...

Fellow Spotlight October 2025
Omar Mourad, MD
Rheumatology Fellow
"I chose UMass Chan because of the strong emphasis on mentorship and the collaborative culture within the division. During the interview process, I was impressed by how supportive the faculty were, how invested they are in fellows’ growth, and how comfortable and happy the current fellows seemed in the program."

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 8d

In this month’s Chair’s Spotlight, we feature Amin Sabet, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Learn more about Dr. Sabet and his role as the program director of the Obesity Medicine Fellowship below!

www.umassmed.edu/medicine/abo...

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 9d

The Department of Medicine wishes those celebrating a meaningful fast and a blessed Yom Kippur!

Yom Kippur, images of a pomegranate, apple, and palm leaves

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 9d

The Department of Medicine congratulates our own Melissa Fischer, MD, MEd, who was recently named one of four recipients of the 2025 Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Awards, presented by the Association of American Medical Colleges!

Learn more below!

UMass Chan Medical School @umasschan.bsky.social · 10d

A UMass Chan faculty member is recognized for contributions to medical student education. Melissa Fischer, MD, MEd, has received the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award, presented by AAMC: direc.to/nKkH @umassmedicine.bsky.social @uofmass.bsky.social @aamc.org

Melissa Fischer receives prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha teaching award

Melissa Fischer, MD, MEd, is one of just three UMass Chan recipients of the Glaser Award and the first in more than 25 years.

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UMass Chan Medical School @umasschan.bsky.social · 15d

New study in The Lancet confirms Rabishield, developed by UMass Chan in partnership with the Serum Institute of India, is a safe, effective alternative to older rabies treatments: direc.to/nLSh

In India, two people die of rabies every hour.

#rabies @thelancet.com @umassmedicine.bsky.social

New Lancet study highlights UMass Chan’s Rabishield as safe and effective in preventing rabies

A new study in The Lancet confirms a rabies monoclonal antibody therapy, co-developed by UMass Chan, is a safe alternative to existing rabies immune globulins.

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 16d

We thank our speaker, Dr. Nina Rosano, for presenting "GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy: Beyond Weight Loss" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! A friendly reminder that there is no Medical Grand Rounds next week.

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 16d

Join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for our Medical Grand Rounds presentation titled "GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy: Beyond Weight Loss," featuring our own Nina Rosano, MD. We hope to see you there!

Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds
Featuring: Nina Rosano, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Director, Metabolic Weight Loss Program UMass Memorial Hospital
Thursday, September 25, 2025, Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 18d

The Department of Medicine wishes everyone celebrating a very happy Rosh Hashanah! May the year ahead be filled with health, happiness, and joy!

Rosh Hashanah, apples and leaves on a vine

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 18d

Hear from Jessica Peura, a PhD candidate in the lab of Jason Pitarresi, PhD, as she discusses her NIH-funded research and her goal to prevent families like her own from experiencing cancer-related loss.

Learn more in the article below.

UMass Chan Medical School @umasschan.bsky.social · 19d

PhD candidate Jessica Peura is studying pancreatic cancer in the lab of Jason Pitarresi, PhD, to prevent families like her own from experiencing cancer-related loss. Discover how her research aims to stop cancer from spreading: direc.to/nqgr

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PhD candidate Jessica Peura studies pancreatic cancer; honors mother through grant-funded research

PhD candidate Jessica Peura has earned a prestigious NIH grant to advance her research on pancreatic cancer. After the death of her mother, she’s determined to help prevent families from experiencing ...

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 23d

A friendly reminder that there is no Medical Grand Rounds today, Thursday, September 18, 2025. We hope to see everyone next week for a presentation featuring Nina Rosano, MD!

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UMass Chan Medical School @umasschan.bsky.social · 24d

UMass Chan Medical School licenses Lyme prevention shot to Tonix Pharmaceuticals for clinical trial: direc.to/nrmN

Currently, the only way to prevent Lyme disease is to use insect repellent and remove ticks promptly. Administered once, TNX-4800 provides immediate protection.

#lyme #LymeDisease

UMass Chan licenses monoclonal antibody for seasonal prevention of Lyme disease to Tonix Pharmaceuticals

UMass Chan Medical School has licensed worldwide rights to a long-lasting human monoclonal antibody that prevents Lyme disease to New Jersey-based Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · 26d

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Howard Sachs, of the Division of General Internal Medicine, who received the Chancellor’s Medal for Distinguished Teaching at the annual Convocation and Investiture ceremony on Thursday!

Howard Sachs, MD
Chancellor's Medal for Distinguished Teaching
Dr. Sachs is an educator who "demonstrates ongoing commitment to the institution and engages learners in clinical problem solving and patient care in a more authentic and innovative way."
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UMass Chan Medical School @umasschan.bsky.social · Sep 11

The recipients of the Chancellor’s Medals for Teaching, Scholarship, Clinical Excellence and Service have just been announced: Howard Sachs, MD (teaching); Guangping Gao, PhD (scholarship); Ellen Delpapa, MD (clinical excellence); and Gregory Volturo, MD (service). @umassmedicine.bsky.social

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today, the Department of Medicine honors those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We invite our colleagues to join us in reflecting on this day of remembrance and unity.

September 11th, Patriot Day, We Will Never Forget, outline of the New York City skyline with the twin towers

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 5

In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Ami Patel, DO, a third-year Internal Medicine Resident on the research track. Learn more about Dr. Patel by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

www.umassmed.edu/medicine/edu...

Resident Spotlight September 2025
Ami Patel, DO
Third-Year, Internal Medicine Resident, Research Track

"UMass provides excellent clinical training with exposure to a broad range of subspecialty care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that allows residents to grow both personally and professionally. I have also been fortunate to work with outstanding mentors at UMass who have played a pivotal role in my career development."

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 5

In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Prakash Paudel, MD, MPH, a Clinical Informatics fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Paudel by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

www.umassmed.edu/medicine/edu...

Fellow Spotlight September 2025
Prakash Paudel, MD, MPH
Clinical Informatics Fellow

"UMass offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and patient-centered care."

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 5

In this month’s Chair’s Spotlight, we feature Bruce Weinstein, MD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Weinstein by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

www.umassmed.edu/medicine/abo...

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 5

We thank our speaker, Dr. Anastasia Khvorova, for presenting "Developing siRNA Drugs at UMass Chan: One Target At a Time" at yesterday's Medical Grand Rounds!

Please note that there are no Medical Grand Rounds next week.

Music created by Karen Salomon-Escoto, MD, using Suno.

Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us as we kick off the 2025-2026 Medical Grand Rounds season today at noon, both in-person and via Zoom, with a presentation from Anastasia Khvorova, PhD, titled "Developing siRNA Drugs at UMass Chan: One Target at a Time."

We hope to see you there!

Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds
Featuring: Anastasia Khvorova, PhD, Professor, RNA Therapeutics Institute
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Sep 1

This Labor Day, the Department of Medicine recognizes all our physicians, faculty, and staff for their hard work and dedication. Thank you for all you do! #LaborDay2025

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UMass Chan Medical School @umasschan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Convocation Week 2025 kicks off on Friday, Sept. 5; faculty will be honored on Thursday, Sept. 11. View the full list of events: direc.to/nvVb

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UMass Chan celebrates start of academic year with Convocation Week 2025

Festivities kick off on Friday, Sept. 5, with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony.

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Department of Medicine @umassmedicine.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our own Apurv Soni, MD, PhD, is one of five faculty members assisting digital health care platform startups in developing and advancing technology aimed at addressing health issues impacting underserved communities. Learn more in the article below!

UMass Chan Medical School @umasschan.bsky.social · Aug 22

UMass Chan Medical School faculty members are assisting digital health care platform startups in developing and advancing technology aimed at addressing health issues impacting underserved communities: direc.to/nwPS

#MaternalHealth #AI #diabetes #asthma #COPD @umassmedicine.bsky.social

UMass Chan faculty helping tech startups improve platforms addressing health outcome disparities

Five faculty members are assisting digital health care platform startups in developing and advancing technology aimed at addressing health issues impacting underserved communities.

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