Cammie Lesser, MD, PhD, is investigating a technique used by harmful bacteria such as shigella to infect humans and trying to reengineer it to provide a helpful function instead.

MGH Research Scholar Pursues Shigella Advance...

Published 1 day ago by Joelle Zaslow in Medical Research

A research team led by Cammie Lesser, MD, PhD, a d’Arbeloff MGH Research Scholar, recently published findings that could lead to new strategies for treating shigella and other infectious diseases.

Pictured, from left, are Nancy Rigotti, MD, director of the Center for Faculty Development; Kori Zachrison, MD, MSc; Laura Dichtel, MD, MHS; Kimberly Blumenthal, MD, MSc; Anne Klibanski, MD, chief of Neuroendicrinology and Partners HealthCare chief academic officer; Jenna Galloway, PhD; Karen Nanji, MD, MPH; and Emily Hyle, MD, MSc.

Awards Provide Crucial Support to Female Investigators...

Published 3 days ago by Joelle Zaslow in Diversity, Medical Research

To help address gender disparities in science and medicine, Mass General’s Claflin Distinguished Scholars Awards provide financial support to help women scientists maintain research productivity during child-rearing years.

Peter Dunn, MD (left), executive medical director, Perioperative Administration, gives General Patient and Family Advisory Council members a tour of a procedure room.

Advisory Councils Help Shape and Improve Care...

Published 6 days ago by Jennifer Redmond in Anesthesia, Patient Care, Surgery

At Mass General, patient and family advisory councils play an important role in working with clinicians and administrators to shape and improve hospital services, programs and initiatives.

An image of ResQFoarm, expanding in the abdomen to stop traumatic bleeding.

Surgeon Develops Foam to Stop Traumatic Bleeding...

Published 1 week ago by Colleen Keilty in Medical Research, Patient Care

Working with an engineering team, a trauma and acute care surgeon at Mass General has created a self-expanding trauma foam designed to stop badly injured people from bleeding out before they reach an operating room.

An MGH Research Scholar and her team have found that genes influence how long we sleep, when we sleep and the quality of our sleep.

MGH Research Scholar Explores Sleep-Disease Links...

Published 1 week ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Medical Research

Richa Saxena, PhD, and her team are making connections between sleep genes and illnesses like cardiovascular disease.

Event Highlights Progress on Brain Disease Research...

Published 2 weeks ago by Terry Byrne in Medical Research, Neurology

Researchers from the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (MIND) detailed some of the latest advances in brain disease research at MIND’s 2018 Visiting Day.

At the MGH Revere HealthCare Center Youth Zone, two campers layout the design for a full-sized wall mural.

Youth Zone Program Is More Than a Summer Camp...

Published 2 weeks ago by Leslie Heffron, RN, BSN, MEd in Children, Community Health, Donor Recognition

Offered by the MGH Revere HealthCare Center, the Youth Zone program offers kids a place to grow, learn and have fun during the summer.

Peter Masiakos, MD, of Mass General (left), and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans discuss the intersection of health, law enforcement and gun-violence prevention.

Mass General Gun-Violence Prevention Effort Expands...

Published 2 weeks ago by Nick Diamond and Kim Smith Sheppard, RN in Global Health, Health Policy, Patient Care

Mass General’s Consortium for Affordable Medical Technology (CAMTech) recently held its Gun-Violence Prevention: Hack-a-thon and Demo Day to generate innovative solutions in gun-violence prevention, mental health, community resilience and public policy.

Members of the MGH Youth Scholars Class of 2018 celebrate their graduation from the program.

MGH Youth Scholars Mark Graduation from Program...

Published 3 weeks ago by Colleen Keilty in Community Health

Of the 2018 graduates of the Mass General Youth Scholars Program, all 28 will attend college next year, making them the third class out of seven to attain such an accomplishment.

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 weeks 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.

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