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Recent News
How Developing More Accessible Patient Education Tools Could Reduce Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening and Care
Randy C. Miles, MD, MPH, and Constance Lehman, MD, PhD, recently investigated the readability of patient education content on breast density and found many resources do not meet the AMA recommendation of a sixth grade reading level.
2020 MGRI Image Contest: Meet the Winner and Finalists
The third-annual MGRI Image Contest yielded 55 images. We are excited to announce eight finalists, including one winner and one honorable mention.
Vitamin D Levels Could Help Identify Patients at Risk of Increased Opioid Use After Surgery
Opioids can be an effective painkiller following major surgery but prescribing them is not without risk.
Weekend Links: Spooky Science Stories for Halloweekend
We may be celebrating a bit differently this year, but it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy spooky season. Check out these science-themed stories to get in the Halloween spirit!
How Scientists at Mass General and the Broad Institute Launched a Study in Days to Probe COVID-19’s Unpredictability
During the spring COVID-19 surge, a remarkable team research effort took place to quickly learn more about the disease.
Seven Key Questions to Ask if a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine is Approved
While a vaccine will represent a significant turning point in the fight against COVID-19, there will still be a long way to go.
Biopreservation Could Revolutionize the Future of Medicine—How Mass General Researchers are Helping Us Get There
Mass General is part of a multicenter research effort to overcome key challenges in the long term preservation and reuse of organs, cells, tissues and more.
Meet Our Newest MGRI Intern, Marcela!
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico—an industrial city bounded by beautiful mountains. Trying to follow my creative interests, I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Digital Media at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Black Leaders Who Rose Above Racism and Made a Lasting Impact
Despite continued injustices, there were many Black leaders who devoted their lives to making the world of medicine a better and more equitable place.
A Brief History of Scientific Racism
Developed for social media by Helen Hemley, the CARE Research Center recently shared a thread on their Twitter account highlighting a series of high profile scientific atrocities committed against the African-American community, and we thought it important to share with both the scientific and broader community.