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Recent News
Heart Health Month: Untangling the Connections Between Stress and Cardiovascular Disease
Mass General researchers Michael Osborne, MD, and Ahmed Tawakol, MD, are studying how stress-related inflammation leads to heart disease.
Scholars Program Seeks to Reduce Health Disparities by Empowering A Diverse Nursing Research Workforce
The goal is to increase the numbers of culturally diverse nurses who will consider research as part of their career path.
Mass General Gastroenterology and Tufts University Receive NIH Funding to Study Individual Responses to Food and Dietary Patterns
The project aims to improve our understanding of nutrition and inform more personalized nutrition recommendations.
Research Wrapped for 2021: The Year in Research at Massachusetts General Hospital
Despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was another record setting year for research at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Where Are They Now (Part 2)? A Virtual Magic Wand Alumni Panel Recap
Program members recently heard from UCSF Health’s Adita Sharma, MD, about her efforts to develop eco-friendly personal protective equipment that will reduce the environmental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discovery of Second Patient With Sterilizing Cure for HIV Sparks Hope for New Treatment Strategy
The findings could inform the development of a vaccine that could eliminate the need for daily HIV medication.
The Life and Science of Jack Belliveau
Remembering the larger-than-life Mass General researcher who played a key role in the introduction of fMRI imaging.
Could A Hormone Produced by Exercise Hold the Key to Treating Alzheimer’s Disease?
A new study shows that the exercise hormone irisin confers the cognitive benefits of exercise on the brain and could be a new therapeutic option for Alzheimer’s disease.
55 Mass General Investigators Named to Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers List for 2021
Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers List is released annually to recognize researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields.
Meet Our Newest MGRI Intern, Nicoletta!
Witnessing the impact of health disparities as a student and Americorps volunteer in Alabama sparked an interest in public health & social justice.