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Dr. Alegría’s research is focused on testing new models of care, interventions for improving health care and eliminating health care disparities for diverse populations.

Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH, is an internationally-known expert on neuroendocrine, metabolic and bone complications of disorders that span the weight spectrum from anorexia nervosa to obesity.

Our first guest blog post is written by Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MBA, a trailblazing physician-scientist studying the intersection of medicine, public health, policy and disparities.

The COVID-19 pandemic is only the most recent example of the central role that sex and gender play in major medical illness.

The online tool can help in assessing the costs and benefits of different COVID-19 testing and mitigation strategies.

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.