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Researchers Unplugged: Meet the Mass General Brigham Surgeon Who is Also a Printmaking Artist

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Researchers Unplugged, Surgery | 0 comment | 12 May, 2026 | 0

Surgical resident Maya Srinivasan, MD, has been integrating art into medical education since she was a student in medical school.

How the Thymus, a Once Overlooked Organ, is Quietly Influencing Cancer Risk and Longevity

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Cancer | 0 comment | 29 April, 2026 | 0

Two teams of researchers at Mass General Brigham are redefining the importance of the thymus in adult human health.

How Everyday Environmental Exposures May Shape Our Health

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Environment & Sustainability, Medicine | 0 comment | 22 April, 2026 | 0

Everyday environmental exposures, including air pollution, heat, and microplastics may be having a significant effect on our health.

Pulmonary Embolism Gets a Long Overdue Spotlight: New Guidelines, Clinical Insights and Research Directions

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Medicine | 0 comment | 7 April, 2026 | 0

Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, pulmonary embolism continues to be a significant health challenge across the globe.

Two Roles, One Hospital, A Shared Commitment to Care

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | People of MGB | 3 comments | 19 March, 2026 | 2

This story follows a mother and son working different jobs at Mass General Brigham, united by shared values shaped over decades inside the same hospital.

Why Taking Care of Your Mind May Be One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Heart

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Heart Month 2026, Mental Health, Psychiatry | 1 comment | 24 February, 2026 | 0

A Mass General Brigham researcher explains how mental well‑being, prevention, and behavior change can protect your heart.

Why Vision Loss Happens—and How Mass General Brigham Scientists Are Fighting Back

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Eye and Ear | 1 comment | 7 January, 2026 | 0

Stopping vision loss from retinal disease is one of the biggest challenges in eye health today.

The 2025 Cellie Awards: Marcela’s Favorite Picks

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Awards & Honors, Series | 0 comment | 31 December, 2025 | 0

Just for fun, here’s a last list of favorites for 2025, including best book, best movie, best MGB science communicator and more.

Is the Immune System the Missing Link in our Understanding of Male Infertility?

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Nephrology | 0 comment | 21 November, 2025 | 0

Male infertility affects half of the 17% of couples worldwide struggling to conceive.

We’re All Likely to Experience Healthcare-Related Disability at Some Point—Here’s How Innovation Can Help (Podcast)

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | Events, Research Leadership | 0 comment | 14 November, 2025 | 0

With an aging population and more people living with chronic conditions, there’s a growing need for innovation in healthcare disability.

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