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BMC's global health researchers are working to develop better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent TB worldwide, while directly informing care at home.
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March 2, 2026

Florenza Kriel, Besley Peterson, Connie Ramokhele, Dr. Karen Jacobson, Dr. Tara Carney, Alison Pienaar, Frances Ratangee, Judy-Lynn Horsemend in Worcester, South Africa.

How BMC-Led Global Tuberculosis Research is Advancing Care in Boston

Global research plays a critical role in improving outcomes for patients in Boston and beyond. BMC is home to the largest TB center in the Northeast, serving patients from across New England, and the center’s global health researchers are working to develop better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent TB worldwide, while directly informing care at home. 



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BMC Researchers Discuss Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Withdrawal, and Opioid Overdose on JAMA Clinical Reviews Podcast

Alexander Walley, MB, MSc, joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss the efficacy, safety, and practical considerations of treating patients who have opioid use disorder.

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BMC/BUMC Human Research Protection Program Achieves Full AAHRPP Reaccreditation

The BMC and Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is pleased to announce that we have achieved Full Reaccreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).
AAHRPP accreditation is the gold standard for research ethics and quality, achieved through a rigorous evaluation of our institutional policies, procedures, and practices related to the protection of research participants. This reaccreditation validates our shared daily commitment to the highest standards of ethical research, participant protection, and scientific advancement.

Researcher Spotlight

Name: Sarah Bagley, MD, MSc
Department: Medicine and Pediatrics  

Research Focus: I study ways that I can partner with youth and their families to develop programs that minimize potential harms related to drug use. 

Why BMC: After college, I worked as a research assistant at BMC in developmental and behavioral pediatrics. During that time, I remember feeling like BMC's mission is so clear while observing how clinicians were not only treating patients but also advocating for their needs and doing research to advance their care. 

Favorite TV Show: "Only Murders in the Building"

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Selected Research Publications

  • Davis, D. N., Gajjar, P., Xanthakis, V., Lloyd-Jones, D., & Nayor, M. (2026). Refined Heart Failure Stages Incorporating Cardiorespiratory Fitness Are Differentially Associated With Heart Failure Risk in the Community. Journal of the American Heart Association.

  • Forman, D. E., Carey, R. M., Block, S., Dentel, S., Goldwater, D., Heidenreich, P., Luciano, J., Manoukian, S. V., Mocco, J., Murali, S., Suresh, D. P., Thomas, K., Woods, C. W., & Jacobs, A. K. (2026). Advancing Quality in Post-Acute Cardiovascular and Stroke Care: Why National Leadership and Certification Matter.

  • The American Journal of Medicine.
  • Gorman, B. L., Koh, K. A., Roe, S., & Lim, C. T. (2026). Sustainably Funding Street Psychiatry. JAMA Psychiatry.

  • Guyol, G. G., Cook, K. D., Lombardi, C., Parker, M. G., & Litt, J. S. (2026). Early Relational Health Among Children Born Preterm and With Functional Impairments Enrolled in Early Head Start. Academic Pediatrics.

  • Jay, J., Pino, E., Georges, M., Courtepatte, A., Harris, J., Gause, E., Abaya, R., Rothman, E. F., & Goldstick, J. (2026). Effects of a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program on Community Violence in Boston, Massachusetts : A Target Trial Emulation. Annals of Internal Medicine.

  • Jones, D. W., Powell, R. J., Scali, S. T., Beck, A. W., Goodney, P. P., Siracuse, J. J., Farber, A., Doros, G., Strong, M. B., Rosenfield, K., Menard, M. T., & Schanzer, A. (2026). High Quality CLTI Care Requires Above Average Performance in Surgical Bypass and Endovascular Treatment. Journal of Vascular Surgery.

  • Kumar, S., Fan, X., Pattam, H., Yan, K., Liaw, E. J., Ji, J., Zaltz, E., Song, P., Jiang, Y., Nishizaki, Y., Higashi, Y., Cai, C. L., & Lu, W. (2026). Transcription factor ZEB2 is essential for ureteral smooth muscle cell differentiation. PLoS Genetics.

  • Loo, S. S., Ogden, S. N., Ospina, J., Khemraj, U. D., Cole, M. B., Gunn, C. M., Buitron de la Vega, P., & Clark, J. A. (2026). Experiences of Social Risk Screening in the Safety-Net Among Patients with Mental Health Needs. Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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