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The official account of the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Health
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Chinmay Trivedi for presenting "Epigenetic and Metabolic Control of Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms and New Therapeutic Opportunities" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! Music created by Karen Salomon-Escoto, MD, using Suno.
January 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for our Medical Grand Rounds titled "Epigenetic and Metabolic Control of Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms and New Therapeutic Opportunities." We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Chinmay Trivedi, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine UMass Chan Medical School Thursday, January 15, 2026, Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
January 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Siri Khalsa, MD, a third-year, categorical, Internal Medicine Resident. Learn more about Dr. Khalsa by reading the full spotlight on our website! t.co/TmT8SmlmtS
Resident Spotlight January 2026 Siri Khalsa, MD Third-Year, Internal Medicine Resident Categorical "I appreciate that UMass Chan provides the opportunity to care for complex and diverse patients alongside a group of colleagues who are supportive, engaged, and genuinely invested in each other’s success."
January 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Sajid Shaik, MD, an Endocrinology fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Shaik by reading the full spotlight on our website below! www.umassmed.edu/medicine/edu...
Fellow Spotlight January 2026 Sajid Shaik, MD Endocrinology Fellow “UMass Chan is unique because of its excellent balance of clinical and research opportunities and its location, offering the classic New England charm. The Endocrinology division is deeply committed to fellow education, and combined with the collaborative culture, diverse patient population, and my positive experience completing my internal medicine residency in Worcester, it made continuing my training in Massachusetts an easy choice.”
January 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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In this month’s Chair’s Spotlight, we feature Linsey Barker, DO, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School. Learn more about Dr. Barker by reading the full spotlight on our website! www.umassmed.edu/medicine/abo...
January 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Anil Chandraker for presenting "Translating Tolerance: Regulatory T Cells in Kidney Transplantation" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! We hope to see everyone next week!
January 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for our Medical Grand Rounds titled "Translating Tolerance: Regulatory T Cells in Kidney Transplantation." We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Anil Chandraker, MD Chief, Division of Renal Medicine Professor of Medicine UMass Chan Medical School Thursday, January 8, 2026, Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom Image of Anil Chandraker
January 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes everyone a very happy New Year! We look forward to all that our community will achieve in the year ahead.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see what accomplishments UMass Chan Medical School faculty, staff and students will celebrate in 2026.

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January 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes those celebrating a very happy Kwanzaa!
December 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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The Department of Medicine wishes those celebrating a very Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The Department of Medicine congratulates Dr. David Dosa, chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, who was recently named the Meyers Chair in Geriatric Medicine!
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UMass Chan Medical School has two new endowed chairs. This week David Michael Dosa, MD, MPH, and Andrew Tapper, PhD, were named the Meyers Chair in Geriatric Medicine and the Brudnick Family Chair in Neuropsychiatry, respectively: direc.to/ohNh

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David Dosa and Andrew Tapper named to newly established endowed chairs
The UMass Board of Trustees voted to approve the establishment of the Meyers Chair in Geriatric Medicine and the Brudnick Family Chair in Neuropsychiatry.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes those celebrating a very happy Hanukkah! We wish you and your families a joyful holiday!
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December 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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In 2025, UMass Chan Medical School dedicated the Paul J. DiMare Center, made national headlines and celebrated families who are transforming the world of rare diseases: direc.to/oggE

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Watch: 2025 year in review at UMass Chan
In 2025, UMass Chan dedicated the Paul J. DiMare Center, made national headlines and celebrated families who are transforming the world of rare diseases.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Maria Elena Navedo, MD, a second-year Internal Medicine Resident on the primary care track. Learn more about Dr. Navedo by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

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Resident Spotlight December 2025 Maria Elena Navedo, MD Second-Year, Internal Medicine Resident Primary Care Track "UMass has been an amazing home for my family and me. From the leadership’s support of resident-driven ideas to co-residents' friendships and collegiality, I am honored to be a part of a program that takes such care of each other during this intensive time of training. This care allows us to be at our best for patients and their families." Image of Maria Elena Navedo, MD
December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Sarah Bakheet, MBBS, an Infectious Disease fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Bakheet by reading the full spotlight on our website below!

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Fellow Spotlight December 2025 Sarah Bakheet, MBBS Infectious Disease Fellow "Multiple factors drew me to UMass Chan, including strong female mentors, the diverse faculty members and fellows, and the outstanding transplant program. I also visited Boston for ID week in 2023, and I fell in love with New England, especially in the fall." Image of Sarah Bakheet, MBBS
December 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Douglas Golenbock for presenting "Malaria: The Miasma That Keeps on Killing" at today's Medical Grand Rounds. Music provided by Dr. Karen Salomon-Escoto using Suno.
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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In this month’s Chair’s Spotlight, we feature Andrew Siber, MD, assistant professor of medicine and physician at Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge, MA. Learn more about Dr. Siber by reading the full spotlight below!

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December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Matthew Hemming for presenting "Sarcoma: Rare Origins to Modern Insights — History, Clinical Care, Research and the Challenges Ahead" at today's Medical Grand Rounds!

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December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for Medical Grand Rounds titled "Sarcoma: Rare Origins to Modern Insights — History, Clinical Care, Research and the Challenges Ahead," featuring Dr. Matthew Hemming. We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Matthew Hemming, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, UMass Chan Medical School Thursday, December 4, 2025 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom Image of Dr. Hemming
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Hear from Dr. Khanh-Van Tran in a recent publication in EatingWell to learn about the steps you can take to lower triglycerides and live a healthier lifestyle. Learn more in the article below! 👇
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with good company, gratitude, and love.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Thomas Treadwell for presenting "Tickborne Infections" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! As a reminder, there will be no Medical Grand Rounds next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The Department of Medicine invites members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, both in person and via Zoom, for Medical Grand Rounds titled "Tickborne Infections," featuring Dr. Thomas Treadwell. We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Thomas Treadwell, MD, FIDSA Program Director, IM MetroWest Medical Center Thursday, November 20, 2025 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
November 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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In this month’s Researcher Spotlight, we feature Tadatoshi Sato, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology. Learn more about Dr. Sato and his work by reading the full spotlight on our website at the link below!

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Researcher Spotlight November 2025 Dr. Tadatoshi Sato Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Dr. Sato’s research focuses on gene and cell therapy for skeletal rare diseases, as well as bone and connective tissue targeting, and autoimmune, skeletal, and connective tissue disorders. Image of Dr. Sato
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM