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The Queen Bee Phenomenon and Encouraging the Success of Junior Colleagues with Dr. Margaret Ormiston
The Women in Science team at the Martinos Center recently invited Dr. Margaret Ormiston to speak about the Queen Bee phenomenon and the importance of encouraging junior colleagues.
COVID-19 Could Be Causing Immune System Amnesia
In a guest blog post, Mass General and Ragon Institute researcher Shiv Pillai, MD, PhD, explains his research examining why COVID-19 immunity may be challenging: The virus could be causing immune system amnesia.
Ten Myths You May Have Heard About Wearing Masks
Certain questions and theories about face mask safety and efficacy continue to circulate, which can make it hard to tell the difference between fact and fiction. To set the record straight, we spoke with George Alba, MD, a researcher and pulmonary and critical care specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Mass General ER Doctor Aims to Promote Health Through Voter Registration
Mass General emergency medicine specialist Alister Martin, MD, MPP, created VotER to help patients with voter registration in health care settings.
Science Rehashed: A Podcast on a Mission
Mass General investigator Mehdi Jorfi, PhD, created the Science Rehashed podcast to give back to the community and share the latest scientific research in an accessible way.
Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Tests
Widespread testing and tracing are crucial to managing the spread of COVID-19, but there are several different kinds of tests that each have a specific use. Learn more about which test may be best for you.
Non-White Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 More Likely to Show Severe Disease in Chest X-Rays
Severity in chest x-rays increase the likelihood of admission to the intensive care unit, intubation and death.
Mass General Clinician-Researchers Share Firsthand Experiences with COVID-19 Surge
Mass General investigators who are co-affiliated with the Broad Institute discuss patient care and the hospital’s response to COVID-19.
Five Things to Know About the Ragon Institute
The Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard is a leading institution in infectious disease and immunology research, here are five things to know.
Survey Shows A Worrisome Rise in Mental Health Issues Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
A nationwide study co-led by Mass General researchers found high levels of worry, frustration, boredom and anxiety.