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The official account of the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Health
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, in person and via Zoom, for Medical Grand Rounds titled "CKD in 2026: Moving away from Passive Observation to Precision and Intervention." We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Sushrut S. Waikar, MD, MPH Norman G. Levinsky Professor of Medicine Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Chief of Nephrology, Boston Medical Center Thursday, October 8, 2026 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
October 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Sandus Khan, MD, an infectious disease fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Khan by reading the full spotlight on our website below!
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Fellow Spotlight October 2026 Sandus Khan, MD Infectious Disease Fellow "I chose UMass Chan for fellowship because of its reputation for providing strong clinical training and exposure. It has allowed me to grow as a physician and researcher with a wide variety of complex cases through its Transplant Infectious Disease track. I had the privilege of learning from amazing teachers. There is always someone there to go above and beyond to guide you and teach you. I am lucky to have gained so many mentors, whether it relates to fellowship, job hunting, or just general life advice."
October 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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In this month’s Chair Spotlight, we feature Shrinkhala Khanna, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Khanna by reading the full spotlight below! ⬇️
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October 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Jessi Gold for presenting "Human, First: Rethinking How We Care for Ourselves and Each Other in Healthcare" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! We hope to see everyone next week!
October 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, in person and via Zoom, for our Medical Grand Rounds presentation titled "Human, First: Rethinking How We Care for Ourselves and Each Other in Healthcare." We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Jessi Gold, MD, MS Chief Wellness Officer, University of Tennessee System, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Thursday, October 1, 2026 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
October 1, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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CAR T cell therapy continues to show promise for people living with lupus. Talaya Reid started chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy to treat severe symptoms caused by lupus nephritis, and since then, her quality of life has improved dramatically. Learn more below! ⬇️
September 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Fernando Martinez for presenting "From Guesswork to Precision: The Story of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment" at today's Medical Grand Rounds! We hope to see everyone next week!
September 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us at noon today, in person and via Zoom, for our Medical Grand Rounds presentation titled "From Guesswork to Precision: The Story of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment." We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS, Chair (Interim) Department of Medicine Joseph D. Early Chair in Biomedical Research UMass Chan Medical School Thursday, September 24, 2026 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom
September 24, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes those celebrating a wonderful Yom Kippur!
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September 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Chancellor David McManus, MD’02, ScM’12, MBA, presented his inaugural address and UMass Chan Medical School faculty were recognized during UMass Chan’s Convocation and Investiture ceremony: https://direc.to/p4JM

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Chancellor David McManus, MD’02, ScM’12, MBA, speaking during Convocation The Chancellor’s Medal for Distinguished Clinical Excellence was presented to: Jennifer S. Daly, MD, professor of medicine and clinical chief, infectious diseases and immunology, UMass Memorial Health Chancellor David McManus (far left) and Terence R. Flotte, MD (far right) pose for a photo with the newly endowed professors, Samir Malkani, MD; Edwin D. Boudreaux, PhD; Johanna M. Seddon, MD, ScM, FARVO, FASRS; Jennifer Wang, MD; Andrew R. Tapper, PhD; and David Michael Dosa, MD, MPH /Photo: Faith Ninivaggi
September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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The Department of Medicine would like to thank Dr. Shyam Patel for presenting "Clonal Hematopoiesis: From Principles to Practice" at our first Medical Grand Rounds of the school year. We hope to see everyone next week!
September 18, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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We invite members of the UMass community to join us today at noon, in person and via Zoom, for our first Medical Grand Rounds presentation of the new school year, featuring Dr. Shyam Patel. We hope to see you there!
Join us today for Medical Grand Rounds Featuring: Shyam A. Patel, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology UMass Chan Medical School Thursday, September 17, 2026 Noon - 1:00 p.m. In-person and via Zoom Image of Dr. Patel
September 17, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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The Department of Medicine invites you to join us as we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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A multidisciplinary UMass Chan research team has received $14.7 million to develop new models and gene therapies for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic defect which causes severe loss of lung function: https://bit.ly/4cEbJj7

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UMass Chan receives $14.7 million grant to develop gene therapies for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Scientists receive $14.7 million to improve vector design for gene therapies targeting alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
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September 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Please join us in recognizing our own Drs. Wang, Malkani, and Dosa, who were recently named to endowed chairs at UMass Chan. Learn more in the article below!
September 9, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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The Department of Medicine wishes all of our physicians, faculty, and staff a very happy Labor Day! We thank you for your endless dedication and hard work!
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September 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Avery Gulino, MD, a second-year, categorical Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Gulino by reading the full spotlight below!

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Resident Spotlight September 2026 Avery Gulino, MD Second-Year Internal Medicine Resident Categorical "I’ve been consistently impressed by how supportive, collaborative, and genuinely invested everyone is in helping each other succeed. From co-residents to attendings and the broader UMass community, I’ve felt welcomed and supported from the beginning. I also really value the diversity of patients and clinical experiences here, which makes residency both challenging and rewarding."
September 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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In this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we feature Nivedha Balaji, DO, a nephrology fellow at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Balaji by reading the full spotlight below!

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Fellow Spotlight September 2026 Nivedha Balaji, DO Renal Fellow "My strong interest in the UMass Chan Nephrology fellowship stems from its excellent reputation for rigorous clinical training, dedicated mentorship, and extensive procedural experience, particularly in kidney biopsies and dialysis catheter placement. I am also drawn to the program’s strong emphasis on clinical research and quality improvement, which would provide valuable opportunities for both academic and professional growth."
September 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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In this month’s Chair Spotlight, we feature Allen Chang, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Systems Science, Clinical Informatics section.

Learn more about Dr. Chang on our website below!

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September 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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I am very grateful to NIH staff for their support and efforts in helping us secure this R56 award from the NCI.

I'm especially appreciative of my PO for championing our work on a novel driver of pancreatic cancer metastasis that has revealed exciting therapeutic vulnerabilities!
September 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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The UMass Cancer Walk returns to Polar Park on Sunday, Sept. 27. Chancellor David D. McManus, MD’02, ScM’12, MBA, shares four ways you can support cancer research and lifesaving clinical trials happening here at UMass Chan Medical School: https://direc.to/pQzq

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UMass Cancer Walk supports access to lifesaving clinical trials
Proceeds from the UMass Cancer Walk, returning to Polar Park on Sunday, Sept. 27, support cancer research and clinical trials at UMass Chan.
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August 31, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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The Department of Medicine is excited to share that Gregory Leslie, MD, chief and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine, has been named to the Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty Class of 2026! Learn more in the article below! 🎉 ⬇️
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UMass Chan faculty are on @wbjournal.bsky.social’s 40 Under Forty list: https://direc.to/pgLc

Shari Harding, DNP, is director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Gregory Leslie, MD’14, is the division chief of hospital medicine for the UMass Memorial Medical Group. @umassmedicine.bsky.social
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August 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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In this month’s Researcher Spotlight, we feature David Smelson, PsyD, professor of medicine in the Division of Health Systems Science. Learn more about Dr. Smelson by reading the full spotlight on our website below!
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Researcher Spotlight August 2026 David Smelson, PsyD Professor of Medicine, Division of Health Systems Science “The combination of training with a biological psychiatrist when I was interning and recognizing this problem of people not coming into care and cycling in and out of care really piqued my interest in how we could improve care. I started to experiment on my own with different intervention strategies, and then over time, I became more interested in systematically trying these things.” Image of Dr. Smelson
August 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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In this month’s Resident Spotlight, we feature Gillian Kasper, MD, a third-year Internal Medicine Resident at UMass Chan. Learn more about Dr. Kasper by reading the full spotlight on our website below!
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Resident Spotlight August 2026 Gillian Kasper, MD Third-Year, Internal Medicine Resident "What makes UMass Chan an exceptional place for residency is both the people and the patients. Every day, I learn from my colleagues and from the diverse patients we have the privilege of caring for. Getting to know my patients beyond their diagnoses makes caring for them especially rewarding. Just as importantly, I am surrounded by supportive colleagues who are always willing to offer guidance and encouragement, making UMass Chan a place where I feel fortunate to come to work every day."
August 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Our own Fiachra Humphries, PhD, was recently awarded nearly $8 million to explore potential treatments for Parkinson's disease, lupus, and sepsis. Learn more in the UMass Chan News article below!
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Fiachra Humphries, PhD, is a principal investigator on three recently funded NIH grants. Read about how nearly $8 million will help Dr. Humphries explore potential treatments for Parkinson’s disease, #lupus and #sepsis: https://direc.to/pcqY

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Humphries lab awarded $8 million in NIH grants
The three grants totaling nearly $8 million were awarded over a six-week period to Fiachra Humphries, PhD.
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August 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM