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Learn about events of all kinds in the Mass General medical research community, from lectures about the latest breakthroughs, golf tournaments to support a lab, and galas to raise funds and celebrate achievements.
Continuing a Tradition of Discovery
Part of the nation’s largest hospital-based research effort, the MGH Research Scholars Program seeks to extend Mass General’s unparalleled history as the birthplace of groundbreaking medical discoveries.
How Do You Stop a Tumor?
Eston Research Scholar Andrea McClatchey, PhD, is pursuing a bold new strategy. Such researchers depend on supporters who are equally determined to change lives.
News & Events
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Brain Metastasis Program Helps Forge New Era
Physicians and researchers at the Mass General Cancer Center are using innovative therapies and new approaches to extend the lives of patients with cancer that has spread to the brain.
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The Friends of the Mass General Cancer Center Fall Benefit
October 25 @ 6:00 pm
InterContinental Boston Hotel
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A Mother Turns Personal Loss into Journals of Hope
Volunteer Faith Wilcox spends time each week helping young patients and their families seek relief through the "Journals of Hope" program.
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Early Cancer Detection Inspires Patient’s Giving
Feeling fortunate that his own lung cancer was detected early, a veteran yachtsman supports the innovative work of Mass General’s Center for Innovation in Early Cancer Detection.
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Aging Well: A Diet for Your Brain
A Massachusetts General Hospital nutritionist offers tips on food choices that can help you maintain good brain health and age well.
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Compassionate Care Inspires Creative Philanthropy
Hugh Barry says the coordinated care at Mass General inspired his creative philanthropy and lifelong commitment to the hospital.
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5th Annual Home Base No Shave Campaign
November 1 @ 9:00 am
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Cancer Training Program Impacts Care in Africa
A fellowship exchange program, run by the Mass General Cancer Center, is helping train clinical oncologists from sub-Saharan Africa.
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Personalized Diet May Help Prevent Chronic Disease
Andrew Chan, MD, MPH, a Stuart and Suzanne Steele MGH Research Scholar, discusses why a personalized diet may have long-term advantages over standard nutritional guidelines.
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Uganda Hack-a-thon Focuses on Nursing, Midwifery
Reflecting Mass General’s commitment to global health, CAMTech hosted a recent hack-a-thon focused on improving nursing and midwifery in Uganda.
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Margulies Perruzzi Architects’ 4th Annual Roof Deck Fundraiser Supporting Home Base
November 6 @ 5:30 pm
Margulies Perruzzi Architects
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Genomics Researchers Elevated by Collaboration
Mass General researchers have become pivotal players in the emergence of precision medicine due to their local and international leadership in genomics.
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Home Base Veterans Day Dinner at the JFK Library & Museum
November 7 @ 5:45 pm
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
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Chest X-rays May Provide New Health Risk Clues
Mass General researchers are using artificial-intelligence to analyze standard chest x-rays to predict patients' future risk of a variety of disorders.
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Physician Advocates for Obesity Treatment Coverage
A Mass General physician is helping to lead an effort to establish a statewide obesity task force and a program to increase access to obesity treatment.
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Physician Well-Being Effort Aims to Strengthen Care
Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, speaks about patient care, physician burnout and the timely launch of the Mass General Center for Physician Well-Being.
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3rd Annual Veterans Day Fun Sunday Charity Golf Event at Quail Creek
November 10 @ 1:00 pm
Quail Creek Country Club
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Home Base Committed to Substance Use Disorder Recovery
In observance of National Recovery Month, a Home Base social worker discusses his organization's efforts to help veterans, services members and their families deal with substance use disorders.
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Mass General Hosts Rappaport Foundation Gathering
The Rappaport Foundation event included an e-poster session and a “science slam” featuring foundation-supported researchers from Mass General and other area health care institutions.
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4th Annual Pelican’s Nest Golf Tournament for Home Base
November 11 @ 10:00 am
Pelican’s Nest Golf Club
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Imaging Advances Captivate Phillips Society Audience
Martinos Center director tells Phillips Society members collaboration between Mass General researchers and clinical care providers is driving a revolution in imaging technology.
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Granite State Quest Ride Unites People, For Good
The Granite State Quest fundraising ride has a strong community of supporters, all driven to find a cure for childhood cancer.
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How to Pack a School Lunch that Packs Punch
A Mass General dietitian advises parents packing a school lunch to aim for nutritional balance while being creative to add excitement to the lunch box.
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Mass General Board Transitions Are Announced
Jonathan Kraft will succeed Cathy Minehan as chair of the Mass General Board of Trustees, and Carl Martignetti and Diane Patrick are elected vice chairs.
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Physical Activity May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Says
A Mass General memory disorders expert explains how physical activity can increase our chances of aging without dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Strength Training Can Benefit Diabetes Patients
A Mass General fitness expert says strength training can help lower blood pressure and control blood glucose levels for patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Physical Activity Reduces Depression Risk, Study Finds
A Mass General psychiatrist and his team used gene research to discover that engaging in physical activity could help prevent depression.
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MGH Research Scholar Is Determined Policy Advocate
Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease and an MGH Research Scholar, discusses her congressional testimony, public health advocacy and the shifting challenges of infectious disease.
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HUBWeek 2019 Slated for Boston Seaport District
HubWeek will mark its fifth anniversary with programs focused on topics such as transgender health and the future of space exploration.
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Donor’s Giving Reflects a Life and Legacy of Service
Frank Symosek’s giving to Masschusetts General Hospital through his IRA helps enable critical research for the Mass General Cancer Center.