Posts by Brian Burns
Vote for Your Favorite Science Photo in the 2022 MGRI Image Awards
Vote for your favorite science images in the 2022 MGRI Image Awards, an up-close look at research at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Read MoreMGH Endowed Research Institute Chair Celebration Highlights a Visionary Approach to Translational Sciences
Gabriela Apiou, PhD, was named the inaugural incumbent of the Endowed MGH Research Institute Chair in Translational Sciences.
Read MoreImproving Body Positivity During and After Pregnancy Could Lead to Healthier Mothers and Children
Body dissatisfaction can increase the risk of postpartum depression and eating disorders, with health consequences for mother and child.
Read MoreSummer Research Programs for Students Help to Educate, Mentor and Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists
This summer, approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students came to Mass General to participate in summer research training programs.
Read MoreFive Things to Know: Researchers Identify New Ways to Differentiate Between Helpful and Harmful inflammatory Responses
The study suggests there are common features of recovery that could be applied to a surprisingly large range of diseases.
Read MoreResearchers Call for New Studies to Learn How Our Brains Change When We’re Awake After Midnight
More research is needed to understand the neurophysiological changes in the brain that occur when we’re awake during the circadian night.
Read MorePart of the Solution: What It’s Like to Participate in a Clinical Research Study (Gluten Challenge) on Celiac Disease
What happens to a celiac disease patient if or when they are temporarily re-exposed to gluten? A Mass General research participant tells her story.
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2022 Class of the Bridging Academia and Industry Training Program
The unique training course seeks to create a new culture of collaboration among researchers in academia and industry.
Read MoreMass General Expert Explains How You Can Reduce Your Risk of a Stroke
The good news is that most strokes are preventable, treatable and beatable, says Natalia Rost, MD, MPH, Chief of the Stroke Division.
Read MoreHow A New Tool Can Help the Media Responsibly Report on Suicide
TEMPOS is a user-friendly rating scale that can be used to assess adherence to reporting recommendations.
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