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Since every February is dedicated to heart health awareness, we reached out to some of our cardiology researchers to see what they’re working on currently.

The Women in Science (WiS) group within the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging was created to generate thoughtful conversation about disparities in STEM related to gender & gender identity, culture, race, sexual orientation. The group recently hosted a webinar called “Mental Health from PIs to Mentees” to discuss the importance of mental health and self-careRead more

Imaging data provided by Mass General researchers helped a team from MIT build a biorobotic heart that accurately reflects the way a real heart pumps blood.

Mass General researcher Lisa Goers, PhD, discusses the challenges of a career in science and raising a family during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For patients with rare diseases, finding the right diagnosis can be a significant challenge. When the disease has no visible symptoms, the challenge becomes even greater.

President-elect Joe Biden held a press conference to announce a team of health experts, including Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who was appointed to be the new Director for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

After news broke that Mass General’s Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, was tapped for CDC director, friends and colleagues voiced their support on Twitter.

Based on what scientists have learned from other coronaviruses such as the common cold, reports of reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 are not surprising.

During the spring COVID-19 surge, a remarkable team research effort took place to quickly learn more about the disease.

While a vaccine will represent a significant turning point in the fight against COVID-19, there will still be a long way to go.