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Recent News
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.
Five Things to Know About The Benefits of Cutting Added Sugars
Researchers from Mass General and colleagues created a model to simulate the health and financial benefits of reducing added sugars.
An MGRI Milestone: Celebrating a New Permanent Fund for the Mass General Research Institute
This new gift creates a permanent endowment to support the activities and programs overseen by the Office of the Scientific Director (OSD).
Where Are They Now? A Virtual Magic Wand Alumni Panel Recap
Participants in the Virtual Magic Wand Program had a chance to hear about the business experiences of three previous participants.
The Poetry of Science and The Peoples’ heART: Connecting Poetry and Science with Health Care and Social Justice
Two art projects have come together to confront health equity and under-representation through the combination of science and art.
The Big Picture: How Medical Emoji Could Improve Healthcare Communication
Patients and healthcare providers would benefit from a more comprehensive and curated set of medical emoji, say the authors of a new position paper.
LAB DAY 2021 Takes Participants on a Virtual Tour of Research at Mass General
LAB DAY offered friends and supporters of the Mass General Research Institute a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital’s research enterprise.
Congratulations to the Department of Medicine’s 2021 Transformative Scholars
The program supports outstanding young faculty in tackling critical health care challenges.