The MGH Research Scholars Award Program puts charitable donations directly to work supporting the sort of cutting-edge research that is a Massachusetts General Hospital tradition. The award lets outstanding investigators to pursue big ideas with no certain outcome but huge potential to impact lives of patients worldwide.
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Read the latest stories about the medical research being conducted at Mass General to advance science, improve treatments, and save lives.
Events
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.
Research Advisory Council: Committed Partners In Research
The council includes scientists, industry leaders and philanthropists who are determined to identify, encourage and support basic medical research with enormous potential to change and save lives.
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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Researcher Explores Microbiome Links to Allergies
In search of how children develop severe allergies and autoimmune disorders, Nitya Jain, PhD, at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, is studying how the immune system's T cells communicate with bacteria in the gut.
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Migraine Surgery Makes Patients Happy Again
For the right patients, nerve decompression surgery eases the severe pain and disability of untreatable, worst-of-the-worst migraines and other headaches.
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Mind-Body Skills Can Help Chronic Pain Patients
A Mass General expert shares mind-body medicine tips for meditation and practicing mindfulness to help patients better manage chronic pain.
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Education Leader Outlines Bold Mass General Plan
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.
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Upping the Odds for Addiction Recovery
The Mass General Emergency Department tackles the opioid overdose epidemic with new training and quicker access to a key medication.
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Research Scholars: The Power of Bold Giving and Big Ideas
One researcher’s development of a swallowable, diagnostic capsule underscores the progress and promise of the MGH Research Scholars program.
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Mass General Research Keeps Strong Patient Focus
Mass General President Peter L. Slavin, MD, says the hospital's scientists and clinicians work together to ensure that research informs care and vice versa.
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A Body Tune-Up Can Prevent Injury
A Mass General fitness expert suggests doing a body tune-up to prevent injuries before heading out to enjoy favorite summer sports.
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Community Fundraisers Support Pediatric Epilepsy
Driven by gratitude to neurologist Elizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD, two moms whose sons have epilepsy have been fundraising for her the past six years.
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2018 Meadow Brook Golf Club Breast Cancer Research Tournament
July 22 @ 12:00 pm
Meadow Brook Golf Club
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Expert Offers Sunscreen Tips for a Sun-Safe Summer
Arianne “Shadi” Kourosh, MD, MPH, of the Mass General Department of Dermatology, says choosing the right sunscreen can help to reduce the risk of skin cancer and early signs of aging.
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Cancer Survivor Holds Spinathon for Research
Through an 18-hour spinning event at one of his sports clubs, John Grossi, his employees and club members raised money to support research at Mass General.
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Mass General Gives a Toast to Its Fundraising Community
The evening featured a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, networking and a speaking program by community fundraiser Kurt Power, a former Home Base patient, and Shiri Cohen, PhD, director of Couples Services at Home Base.
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E-cigarettes and Asthma: What Are the Health Impacts?
A MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician and tobacco researcher warns that, while e-cigarettes contain fewer toxic chemicals than regular cigarettes, they still contain harmful compounds and are addictive.
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Ovarian Cancer: Racing to Stop a “Silent” Killer
With key support from Colleen's Dream Foundation, Mass General researcher Cheng Wang, PhD, aims to improve the chances of early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer.
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Multiple Sclerosis Care Advances but Work Remains
A clinician-investigator from Mass General's Multiple Sclerosis Clinic discusses treatment options for MS patients and how research could help in diagnosing and monitoring the disease.
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Cancer Researcher Teamed Up With Superheroes
A new cancer awareness campaign by American Airlines features Mass General's Marcela Maus, MD, PhD, along with other researchers and airlines staff who either have fought cancer or are still doing so.
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2018 Haverhill Country Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament
August 19 @ 1:00 pm
Haverhill Country Club
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Mass General Researchers Make Science Fun for All
Scientists representing the Mass General Research Institute participated in the recent Cambridge Science Festival as part of an effort to make science more accessible, interactive and fun.
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Donors Help Launch Early Cancer Detection Center
A stroke of luck leaves a lung cancer survivor ready to advance research for early cancer detection.
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Neurofibromatosis Research Reflects Clinic-Lab Link
At Mass General, Scott Plotkin, MD, PhD, and Vijaya Ramesh, PhD, are using their respective expertise in clinical and fundamental science to investigate new treatments for neurofibromatosis and two related disorders.
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Keep the Ticks Off: Tips for Protecting Yourself
Ticks invite themselves to your barbecue and hang around long after the party is over. A Mass General expert explains how to have fun and be safe.
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Philanthropy Fuels Movement Disorder Breakthrough
Donor commitment allows rare disease research breakthrough, providing insights into Parkinson's and other movement disorder diseases.
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Cancer Patient’s Determination Lives on in Research
The wife of a Mass General cancer patient writes about the care that extended his life and inspired their family to raise funds for Mass General cancer research.
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MGHfC Lights Up Autism Awareness at Aspire Gala
Annual event raises nearly $2.6 million to support Aspire, a program that helps children, teens and adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or a related social profile develop the skills to live full, independent lives.
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Study Highlights Extent and Impact of Smartphone Use
A study of smartphone use by a Mass General psychologist and Motorola found a few worrying trends, but also suggests that users still have time to regain “phone-life balance.”