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Recent News
Ophthalmology Visionary Joan W. Miller, MD, Elected to Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Miller is world-renowned retina expert who helped discover and pioneer new treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Brigham Researchers Advance to Next Phase of International XPRIZE Healthspan Competition
The XPRIZE award includes $250,000 to fund preliminary studies and a chance to compete for the $101 million grand prize.
Sally Johnson (1880–1957): A Pioneer in Nursing Practice, Education, and Administration
Sally May Johnson’s life and career epitomize the transformative power of dedication, vision and humanity in the nursing profession.
Extending the Reach of Innovation to Empower Patients After Hypertensive Pregnancy
A Brigham program that assists high-risk postpartum patients to transition from obstetric to primary care is being adapted by other health systems.
Remembering Ada Plumer, RN, a Visionary Yet Humble Leader in IV Nursing
Ada Plumer (1916 to 2007) left an indelible mark on the nursing profession through her pioneering work in intravenous (IV) therapy.
The Path To Creating the World’s Smallest Laser Light Show, and How Researchers Are Using It to Track Cancer Cells
Lighting the Way Cho explained that when he first entered the world of cancer cell research, it was hard for researchers to tell each of the individual cells in the tumor microenvironment apart, making it difficult to learn what part each cell played in cancer growth over time. “Biologists and medical scientists use microscopes to
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How the Nurses’ Health Study Transformed What We Know About Public Health
The iconic study has been one of the most ambitious and fruitful investigations of the risk factors that can lead to chronic diseases.
Decoding DNA: A Conversation with Heidi Rehm, PhD
Through her research, Dr. Rehm is identifying genes underlying rare diseases to help patients and their families find answers and treatment.
2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Shota Shibata, PhD
Shota is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Center for Genomic Medicine studying repeat expansion diseases such as Huntington’s disease.
2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Alex Dyson, PhD
Alex is researcher in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital studying new treatment strategies for neurofibromatosis.