Patrick Sargent
@RealPatSargent
Communications Writer @umasschan - Proud @worcesterstate Alum
Jennifer Tjia, MD, MSCE, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the Netherlands, a prestigious fellowship and unique opportunity to teach and conduct research at Leiden University: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @UMassChan
On Wednesday, @UMassChan officially celebrated the naming of the Paul J. DiMare Center. The building is home to more than 70 principal investigators focused on neurology, neurobiology, neuroscience, psychiatry, molecular medicine and gene therapy: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
Dorothy Schafer, PhD, and Travis Thomson, PhD, are the recipients of the 2025 Dan and Diane Riccio Fund for Neuroscience award for their project, Investigating a novel liver-brain axis driven by extracellular vesicle: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @UMassChan @SchaferLabUMass
The Shriver Center at @UMassChan is 1 of 3 sites in the U.S. participating in a study aimed at better understanding the social communication and language skills of infants and young children with siblings with autism spectrum disorder: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
Megan Orzalli, PhD, is one of 8 recipients of the 2025 PATH award from @BWFUND. The grant will support Dr. Orzalli’s research on the skin’s immune system and its defense against viral infections: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @VirulentMind @UMass_Medicine
The 2-year collaborative agreement is between @UMassChan and @RedCellPartners, an incubator and investment firm. Red Cell will provide select AI health care products for UMass Chan to conduct rapid-cycle real-world evaluations at cost: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @UMass_Medicine
The @RedSox had won 8 of 10, sweep the Yankees, finally back over .500…and THEN decide to torpedo the season and trade their best bat. Being a fan of this team is infuriating.
BLOCKBUSTER. Out of nowhere, the Red Sox have swung a Father's Day trade involving Rafael Devers. 985thesportshub.com/2025/06/15/raf…
Two @UMassChan senior leaders -- Kristen Matteson, MD, MPH; and Mary Munson, PhD -- will participate in the prestigious 2025 Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program at @DrexelMedicine: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
“It’s important to me to consider the indirect consequences of my actions in medicine and how they impact people’s health.” Medical student Kyle Timmer recently spent a week learning about sustainability efforts at @UMassChan: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
The Collaborative in Health Equity and @UMassChanNeuro at @UMassChan hosted more than two dozen students from Worcester Tech in May for “A Day in the Life: Neurology Edition:" umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @umassmemorial @worcesterpublic @wteagles @TweetWorcester
The weekly farmers market and food trucks return to @UMassChan tomorrow - Tuesday, June 3 - from 10am to 2pm: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
“...For me, this is a hope-filled moment.” In front of a large crowd on the windy campus green at @UMassChan, there to celebrate the Class of 2025, Chancellor Michael Collins delivered an optimistic message focused on the success of the graduates: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
The Diabetes Center of Excellence at @UMassChan announced Tammy Nguyen, MD, PhD, has been named the new George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Term Chair in Diabetes: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @UMassDiabetes
Twenty-eight @UMassChan faculty members graduated from the Junior Faculty Development Program in a ceremony Thursday evening. umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
We're looking forward to the start of Commencement Week at @UMassChan! Click below for a schedule of events as UMass Chan celebrates its 52nd Commencement and the Classes of 2025: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @UMass_Chan_OCGR @UMass @UMassDiversity
ARE YOU KIDDING?!?! WILYER & CEDDANNE MAKE UNBELIEVABLE GRAB.
For the first time in more than 5 years, @UMassChan will host a weekly farmers market and food truck event this summer. The market will offer fresh produce, baked goods and specialty items, making it a one-stop shop for community members: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…
Mary O'Brien, MD, will deliver the 2025 Last Lecture at @UMassChan on May 7. Dr. O'Brien's lecture will highlight the need for diversity and inclusion in medical education: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @UMass_Medicine
The @UMass_Chan_OCGR is expanding the @UMassChan Cares volunteer program with a Days of Service initiative in May. Opportunities include supporting local organizations dedicated to youth and veterans, substance use disorder, and more: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch… @UMassChanGiving
“These are cuts to science, cuts to research and cuts that will be irretrievable if something isn't done to reverse them.” Gov. @maura_healey visited @UMassChan to discuss the implications of cuts and delays to university’s federal research funding: umassmed.edu/news/news-arch…