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Research Wrapped for 2021: The Year in Research at Massachusetts General Hospital

By Brian Burns | Research Wrapped | 0 comment | 21 December, 2021 | 0

Despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was another record setting year for research at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Where Are They Now (Part 2)? A Virtual Magic Wand Alumni Panel Recap

By Brian Burns | Technology | 0 comment | 3 December, 2021 | 0

Program members recently heard from UCSF Health’s Adita Sharma, MD, about her efforts to develop eco-friendly personal protective equipment that will reduce the environmental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discovery of Second Patient With Sterilizing Cure for HIV Sparks Hope for New Treatment Strategy

By Brian Burns | HIV & AIDS, Infectious Disease, Medicine | 0 comment | 30 November, 2021 | 0

The findings could inform the development of a vaccine that could eliminate the need for daily HIV medication.

The Life and Science of Jack Belliveau

By Brian Burns | Imaging & Radiology | 0 comment | 24 November, 2021 | 1

Remembering the larger-than-life Mass General researcher who played a key role in the introduction of fMRI imaging.

Could A Hormone Produced by Exercise Hold the Key to Treating Alzheimer’s Disease?

By Brian Burns | Alzheimer's Disease, Medicine | 0 comment | 22 November, 2021 | 0

A new study shows that the exercise hormone irisin confers the cognitive benefits of exercise on the brain and could be a new therapeutic option for Alzheimer’s disease.

55 Mass General Investigators Named to Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers List for 2021

By Brian Burns | Awards & Honors | 0 comment | 18 November, 2021 | 0

Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers List is released annually to recognize researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields.

An MGRI Milestone: Celebrating a New Permanent Fund for the Mass General Research Institute

By Brian Burns | Events, Philanthropy | 0 comment | 29 October, 2021 | 0

This new gift creates a permanent endowment to support the activities and programs overseen by the Office of the Scientific Director (OSD).

Where Are They Now? A Virtual Magic Wand Alumni Panel Recap

By Brian Burns | Technology | 0 comment | 26 October, 2021 | 0

Participants in the Virtual Magic Wand Program had a chance to hear about the business experiences of three previous participants.

The Poetry of Science and The Peoples’ heART: Connecting Poetry and Science with Health Care and Social Justice

By Brian Burns | Communicating Science, Events | 0 comment | 7 October, 2021 | 0

Two art projects have come together to confront health equity and under-representation through the combination of science and art.

The Big Picture: How Medical Emoji Could Improve Healthcare Communication

By Brian Burns | Medicine, Technology | 0 comment | 29 September, 2021 | 0

Patients and healthcare providers would benefit from a more comprehensive and curated set of medical emoji, say the authors of a new position paper.

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