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Brain Aging BU-Led Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program Receives $31.5 Million Funding Renewal
A Boston University-led research effort to advance our understanding and treatment of brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease has received a $31.5 million renewal of its funding. The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program is one of the nation’s leading investigations into cognitive decline. The National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) five-year grant will provide... More
Congratulations to the following Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty on their June 2026 appointment or promotion
Professor Jose Rafael Romero, MD, Neurology, is a vascular neurologist with clinical and research interests in cerebrovascular disease from subclinical to clinical stages. He has invested his career in the prevention of stroke, vascular cognitive impairment and dementia, and promotion of recovery after stroke. Through his ongoing funded research for over... More
Research on Tap: The Framingham Heart Study — Three Generations, 78 Years of Data, and More to Discover
We are proud to be featured in Boston University’s Research on Tap series, spotlighting the enduring legacy and ongoing impact of the Framingham Heart Study. This landmark longitudinal study — now spanning 78 years, three generations, more than 15,000 participants, and over 2 million biosamples — has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of cardiovascular disease... More
FHS News: Emelia J. Benjamin MD, ScM, DrHC Interview A Rocky Road to Research and Self-Discovery
A Rocky Road to Research and Self-Discovery: A Conversation with Emelia J. Benjamin Emelia J. Benjamin, is a cardiovascular epidemiologist with specific expertise in atrial fibrillation (AF). She is the Jay and Louise Coffman Professor in Vascular Medicine, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Boston University... More
FHS News: Dr. Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, MD, ScM, FAHA, FACC, FASPC
Donald M. Lloyd-Jones interview with Time Magazine titled 8 Ways to Stay Healthy As You Age. As part of TIME's series interviewing leaders in the longevity field, we spoke to epidemiologist Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, the current head of the Framingham Heart Study and a professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian... More
FHS News: Dr. Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM, appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Development ad interim for the BU Medical School
Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM, appointed associate dean of faculty development ad interim for the BU Medical School, effective 9/1/2025. The Jay and Louise Coffman Professor in Vascular Medicine, SPH professor of epidemiology, Framingham Study investigator and Boston Medical Center cardiologist is an international leader in the epidemiology of atrial fibrillation. She... More
FHS News: Dr. Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM, receives AHA 2025 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award
Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM, to Receive AHA 2025 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award. Recipients of the award are recognized for their lasting impact on cardiovascular care and research through their extensive mentoring of residents and fellows.
FHS News: Nicholas J. DiPersio, presented with Above and Beyond Staff Award
Nicholas J. DiPersio, Executive Director of Finance, Administration & Operations for the Framingham Heart Study is presented the Above and Beyond Staff Award.
FHS News: Dr. Emelia Benjamin, ScM, named Jay and Louise Coffman Professor of Vascular Medicine
Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, will be named the Jay and Louise Coffman Professor of Vascular Medicine effective Oct. 1, 2024. A professor of medicine at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and professor of epidemiology at BU School of Public Health, Dr. Benjamin has been a Framingham Study investigator... More
FHS News: Dr. Sherral Devine promoted to Research Associate Professor
Sherral Devine, PhD, Anatomy & Neurobiology, studies brain/cognitive aging with a specialization in preclinical/clinical Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). A member of the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) research team, she helped develop the FHS neuropsychological (NP) test battery, oversaw the NP testing of 3,000+ FHS participants, managed the training/supervision... More