Psychedelics appear to make the brain receptive to change and have enormous potential to promote improvements in mental health conditions, says Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, founder and director of the Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics.

Exploring the Power of Psychedelics...

Published 2 months ago by Mary Hurley in Medical Research, Psychiatry, Q & A

Mass General Psychiatrist-in-Chief Emeritus Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, explains the promising science behind psychedelic medicine.

Oluwaseun Johnson-Akeju, MD, and his team in the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine bring high-quality care to patients during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Department of Anesthesia Confronts COVID-19...

Published 11 months ago by Alley Fall in Anesthesia, Q & A

The chief of the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine describes how the hospital is meeting the unique challenges of COVID-19.

Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH, vice president and chief equity and inclusion officer

New Executive Outlines Goals for Equity and Inclusion...

Published 2 years ago by Ellen Barlow in Diversity, Health Policy, Q & A

Recently named vice president overseeing the hospital’s equity and inclusion efforts, Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH, discusses plans to expedite changes over the next three years.

The team at the Henri and Belinda Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies includes, from left: Donna Fitzgerald, PA-C; Dejan Juric, MD, director; and Casandra McIntyre, RN, MTS, nurse director.

Pioneer of Targeted Cancer Therapy Details Goals...

Published 2 years ago by Ellen Barlow in Cancer Center, Medical Research, Q & A

Dejan Juric, MD, director of the Henri and Belinda Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies, discusses his plans to accelerate translational research and get new treatments more quickly to more patients.

In Haiti, Louise Ivers, MD, MPH, DTM&H, has worked with national and international partners to address chronic and emergency issues in impoverished communities.

Global Health Chief Puts Community Priorities First...

Published 3 years ago by Terry Byrne in Global Health, Q & A

Louise Ivers, MD, MPH, DTM&H, executive director of Mass General Global Health, says experience has taught her that effective global health partnerships involve listening to communities in need and trying to serve their priorities first.

An MGH Research Scholar is studying the benefits of early palliative care.

Researcher Finds Early Palliative Care Beneficial...

Published 3 years ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Medical Research, Q & A

MGH Research Scholar Jennifer Temel, MD, says early palliative care can provide seriously ill patients with a better quality of life and help them live longer.

Colleagues celebrate the appointment of Debra Burke, RN, DNP, MBA, NEA-BC, as Mass General's senior vice president for Patient Care Services.

Chief Nurse Says Quality Patient Care Is Top Priority...

Published 3 years ago by Ellen Barlow in Patient Care, Q & A

Mass General’s new chief nurse shines light on the integral and expanding roles of the hospital’s nurses.

Joan Sapir, senior vice president, highlights what’s in the works to better care for the transgender community.

Transgender Care Undergoing a Transformation...

Published 3 years ago by Ellen Barlow in Health Policy, Patient Care, Q & A

A Mass General senior vice president outlines efforts underway to make the hospital more welcoming for transgender patients.

O'Neil A. Britton, MD, Mass General's chief medical officer and senior vice president, says there are opportunities to improve healthcare education.

Education Leader Outlines Bold Mass General Plan...

Published 3 years ago by Ellen Barlow in Education, Mass General Magazine, Q & A

O’Neil A. Britton, MD, Mass General’s chief medical officer, describes a new Learning Hospital and other aspects of a plan for modernizing education at Mass General, Harvard Medical School’s first and largest teaching hospital.

Kamryn Eddy, PhD, says recovery from eating disorders is possible, but can take time.

Eating Disorders Expert Hopeful for Patients’ Recovery...

Published 3 years ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Medical Research, Psychiatry, Q & A

The co-director of Mass General’s Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program says recovery is possible for people struggling with anorexia, even after many years.

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