Voices of UMass Chan

UMass Chan Medical School
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Voices of UMass Chan

Welcome to the Voices of UMass Chan podcast, a series that takes you behind the scenes at UMass Chan Medical School, the first and only public academic health sciences center in Massachusetts. In each podcast, we highlight the pioneering research, the innovative education and the people of the Medical School—from researchers to students in the T. H. Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to leadership. Contact us: To suggest a topic that you would like us to cover, email us at: UMassChanCommunications@umassmed.edu Podcast library You can listen to any of our past episodes by clicking here: umassmed.edu/voices. UMass Chan Medical School’s website: https://umassmed.edu/ Stay up to date on what’s happening on campus by reading UMass Chan News: umassmed.edu/news

  1. Chancellor Michael F. Collins delivers optimistic message at UMass Chan's 2025 Commencement ceremony

    JUN 3

    Chancellor Michael F. Collins delivers optimistic message at UMass Chan's 2025 Commencement ceremony

    On Sunday, June 1, Chancellor Michael F. Collins delivered an optimistic message focused on the success of the graduates, in spite of the shadow that lingers from federal funding uncertainties. Listen to the full speech at UMass Chan Medical School's 52 Commencement ceremony in this new episode. Read about the ceremony at UMass Chan news: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2025/06/a-hope-filled-moment-umass-chan-celebrates-class-of-2025/

    18 min
  2. UMass Chan's 2025 Commencement speaker: Marcia McNutt

    JUN 3

    UMass Chan's 2025 Commencement speaker: Marcia McNutt

    National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, PhD, delivered the 2025 Commencement address at UMass Chan Medical School on June 3. Listen to Dr. McNutt's full speech in this podcast episode. Dr. McNutt and the others also received honorary degrees during the ceremony. Learn more about the recipients on UMass Chan news: https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2025/06/video-learn-about-umass-chans-2025-commencement-honorees/

    14 min
  3. Research explores avatar therapy for alcohol use disorder, suicide prevention

    JAN 2

    Research explores avatar therapy for alcohol use disorder, suicide prevention

    Lourah Kelly, PhD, discusses avatar therapy for alcohol use and suicide prevention in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast. More resources can be found at the following link: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/resources/mental-health-resources/

    17 min
  4. UMass Chan expands program for diverse aspiring physicians

    12/05/2024

    UMass Chan expands program for diverse aspiring physicians

    UMass Chan expands its program for underrepresented students on their path to medical school. Since its inception more than a decade ago, the Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program has provided academic guidance, mentorship and essential resources to more than 160 students from UMass Chan’s undergraduate campuses. This year students from Worcester State University can apply into the program. Applications are open until February 14, 2025. Learn more about the BaccMD Program and how to apply at: https://www.umassmed.edu/baccmd. Learn more about the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program: https://www.umassmed.edu/gsbs/outreach-programs/summer-enrichment-programs/

    14 min
  5. Studying the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes

    11/14/2024

    Studying the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes

    In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Jason Kim, PhD, professor of molecular medicine and medicine and director of the Metabolic Disease Research Center, discussed his research into the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes.

    19 min
  6. Improving underrepresentation in medicine through mentorship and allies

    09/23/2024

    Improving underrepresentation in medicine through mentorship and allies

    In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, professor of obstetrics & gynecology and population & quantitative health sciences and executive director of the UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity, shares her journey from a first-generation Caribbean immigrant to accomplished physician and health equity advocate.

    28 min
  7. Chancellor Collins highlights UMass Chan's journey of growth, innovation

    09/10/2024

    Chancellor Collins highlights UMass Chan's journey of growth, innovation

    Chancellor Michael F. Collins kicked off a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast season by highlighting the growth and future of UMass Chan Medical School and how it is shaping the future of health care.

    21 min
  8. WHO Director-General delivers keynote address at new building ribbon cutting ceremony

    06/11/2024

    WHO Director-General delivers keynote address at new building ribbon cutting ceremony

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, director general of the World Health Organization, delivered the keynote address and received an honorary degree when UMass Chan Medical School celebrated the opening of the new education and research building. Listen to his speech.

    14 min
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Welcome to the Voices of UMass Chan podcast, a series that takes you behind the scenes at UMass Chan Medical School, the first and only public academic health sciences center in Massachusetts. In each podcast, we highlight the pioneering research, the innovative education and the people of the Medical School—from researchers to students in the T. H. Chan School of Medicine, the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to leadership. Contact us: To suggest a topic that you would like us to cover, email us at: UMassChanCommunications@umassmed.edu Podcast library You can listen to any of our past episodes by clicking here: umassmed.edu/voices. UMass Chan Medical School’s website: https://umassmed.edu/ Stay up to date on what’s happening on campus by reading UMass Chan News: umassmed.edu/news

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  • Creator
    UMass Chan Medical School
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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