Attendees of the Paul J. DiMare Center naming celebration outside of the bulding; graphic overlay says 2025 Top Stories

Swanee DiMare speaking at the podium

Chancellor Michael F. Collins leading a tour through the Paul J. DiMare Center

DiMare family and UMass Chan leaders pose with interior plaques

Following a $35 million commitment from the DiMare Foundation, UMass Chan dedicated the Paul J. DiMare Center in July: direc.to/oihb

The gift supports research into neurodegenerative and genetic diseases, especially ALS.

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Chancellor Michael F. Collins giving Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey a tour of a UMass Chan lab in April 2025

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announcing the DRIVE initiative in July

Chancellor Michael F. Collins speaking at a Governor Healey news conference at UMass Memorial Health in September 2025

Chancellor Michael F. Collins testifying before a legislative committee in October 2025

After learning about the impact of federal funding cuts and delays (direc.to/oifE), Governor Maura Healey has been working to secure research funding at the state level through the DRIVE initiative, work continuing into 2026.

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Graphic says Rare Diseases, Real Stories, a UMass Chan Medical School podcast, All episodes streaming now; graphic overlay says 2025 Top Stories

Catherine at her PT appointment

Jennifer Siedman and Blyth Taylor Lord

Jack Laidlaw and his parents

UMass Chan launched the Rare Diseases, Real Stories podcast series in 2025 to shine a spotlight on the courage, resilience and advocacy work of families affected by rare diseases. All episodes are available: direc.to/oidj

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Timmy Le, Gilles Martin, PhD, and Pablo Gimenez-Gomez, PhD; graphic overlay says 2025 Top Stories

Research out of the Martin lab in 2025 provided insights into binge drinking behavior and alcohol dependency. The story on the research, that may lead to new therapeutic targets. was one of our most read stories of the year: direc.to/oicV

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This year’s animated greeting card features the Paul J. DiMare Center, dedicated in 2025. A $35 million commitment from the DiMare Foundation supports ALS and other neurodegenerative and genetic disease research.

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Graphic says UMass Chan Medical School among the best in the nation for primary care and research; graphic overlay says 2025 Top Stories

Graphic overlaid on top of nursing students says UMass Chan Medical School a U.S. News top nursing school for DNP

UMass Chan was ranked one of the best medical schools for primary care education in 2025, with research and the Doctor of Nursing Practice highly rated by @usnews.com: direc.to/oibe

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Top story: ‘A hope-filled moment’: UMass Chan celebrates Class of 2025 Top story: At the 52nd Commencement at UMass Chan on June 1, 265 degrees were presented.

With Commencement 2025 in the books, UMass Chan Medical School now has more than 8,200 alumni. Read about one of the most memorable days of the year for students and families: direc.to/oiaZ

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Watch: 2025 year in review at UMass Chan In 2025, UMass Chan dedicated the Paul J. DiMare Center, made national headlines and celebrated families who are transforming the world of rare diseases.

In 2025, UMass Chan Medical School dedicated the Paul J. DiMare Center, made national headlines and celebrated families who are transforming the world of rare diseases: direc.to/oggE

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