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Genetics & Genomics

Three Lives, One Gene Editing Revolution

By Haley Bridger | October 8, 2025
Panelists from the discussion on the future of gene editing, seen on the stage at the 2025 World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston.

A panel of gene editing experts detailed key advancements in the field and what’s next for genetic therapies

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Race to Save a Life: How an Act of Collaboration Led to a Bespoke Gene Therapy Treatment

By Haley Bridger | June 2, 2025
Baby KJ smiles broadly at the camera

Researchers know that a small act of generosity can have a big ripple effect.

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Autism Awareness Month: A Closer Look at the Research Efforts Happening at MGH

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | April 28, 2023

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we highlight the research efforts performed at Mass General to better understand autism from a genetics lens and provide new discoveries and research advancements to help individuals on the spectrum achieve their goals.

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Footnotes in Science: Q&A with Erin C Dunn, ScD, MPH

By Siddharth Valecha | March 14, 2023

Mass General Erin Dunn, ScD, MPH, discusses her recent research looking at the connections between socioeconomic factors and mental health.

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MOMi Study Seeks to Increase Inclusion of Pregnant and Lactating Individuals in Research

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | June 21, 2022

A new team research effort seeks to shed light on how mothers pass immunity to their babies during pregnancy and lactation.

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Mass General Brigham Investigators Can Now Access First Dataset of Nearly 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences Released by All of Us Research Program

By Brian Burns | April 7, 2022
All of Us

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program has reached an important milestone with the release of its initial genomic dataset.

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New Software Promotes Inclusivity in Genetic Research and Strengthens Study Results

By Gloria Rosado | June 1, 2021

Dr. Atkinson and her team are working to make genetic research more inclusive with a new statistical framework and software package designed to include individuals of mixed ancestry.

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World Medical Innovation Forum Outlines a Patient-Centric Vision for Gene and Cell Therapies

By Brian Burns | May 26, 2021

Researchers will need to identify new treatment strategies, work collaboratively to develop them into treatments for patients and ensure equity and access.

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Voices of Women in Science: Susan Slaugenhaupt, PhD

By Gloria Rosado | March 26, 2021

Susan Slaugenhaupt, PhD, is the Scientific Director of the Mass General Research Institute and an Investigator in the Center for Genomic Medicine.

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Voices of Women in Science: Jacqueline Lane, PhD

By Gloria Rosado | March 16, 2021

Jacqueline Lane, PhD, is a sleep genetics and circadian rhythms researcher investigating the connections between sleep quality and disease.

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