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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donors Help Launch Early Cancer Detection Center...
A stroke of luck leaves a lung cancer survivor ready to advance research for early cancer detection.
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.
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.