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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.

Humans of MGRI: Alba Miranda-Ribera, PhD

By Gloria Rosado | May 28, 2021

Alba Miranda-Ribera, PhD, is an instructor at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center.

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.

Conversations with Margarita: It Stays with You

By Gloria Rosado | May 17, 2021

I call this newsletter a conversation because I believe that dialogues, even when they’re hard to have, are important.

Mass General Research Institute 5-Year Celebration Video

By Brian Burns | May 14, 2021

Learn more about the Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute and how we’re working to improve healthcare through science.

Not Just a Matter of Appearance: How Alopecia Affects Patients Throughout Life

By Brian Burns | May 10, 2021

Can you measure the lifelong impact of a disorder that causes no pain but affects your appearance, relationships and perception of self-worth?

Humans of MGRI: Hoang Le, PhD

By Gloria Rosado | April 30, 2021

Hoang Le, PhD, is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Genetics and Aging Research Unit.

Celebration of Science Focuses on Lessons from COVID-19 and the Path Forward

By Brian Burns | April 27, 2021

Can Mass General researchers use lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve healthcare delivery and reduce disparities?

Conversations with Margarita: The Park Prescription

By Gloria Rosado | April 23, 2021

Dr. Alegría recently started a monthly email series, and we loved it so much we wanted to share each month’s email on Bench Press.

Rejection in Academia: A Door Open or a Door Closed?

By Gloria Rosado | April 19, 2021
James Quinn, PhD, is a researcher in the Alzheimer's Clinical and Translational Research Unit (ACTRU) studying the mechanisms underlying dementia development to identify new biomarkers and novel therapeutic targets, focusing on the signaling molecules, neuropeptides. Outside the lab, James is an avid science communicator, rock climber and live music enthusiast. [rd_line color="#00a9ce" line_pos="center" margin_top="15" margin_bottom="15"]…