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Best Research Stories of 2019 (Part 1)

By gir0 | Events | 0 comment | 24 December, 2019 | 0

2019 has been a record-breaking year for the Mass General Research Institute blog. We received a gold award for best blog from the NESHCo Lamplighter Awards, a gold award for best healthcare content for one of our posts and a distinction for the blog from the eHealthcare Leadership Awards. Thanks to our wonderful audience, weRead more

Mass General Research Wrapped for 2019

By gir0 | Events | 0 comment | 17 December, 2019 | 0

To reflect on this past year and celebrate the beginning of a new one, we wanted to share some highlights and milestones with you in our second annual Mass General Research Wrapped.

Building a Support Network for Women Scientists: A Q&A with the Women in Science Coalition

By gir0 | Women in Science | 0 comment | 12 December, 2019 | 0

There is no doubt that women have made significant contributions to science and other fields, but women remain vastly underrepresented and face a number of challenges. That’s why two of women from the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging decided to band together and form a coalition.

Mass General is Home to 55 of the World’s Most Influential Researchers

By gir0 | Awards & Honors | 0 comment | 10 December, 2019 | 0

Web of Science Group’s annual list of Highly Cited Researchers was released, and we are pleased to announce that 55 investigators from the Mass General Research Institute made the list.

Thankful for Friends, Family and Science

By gir0 | Events | 0 comment | 26 November, 2019 | 0

While many people may be excited about the stuffing and pie, we couldn’t wait to dig up some Thanksgiving-themed science. If you don’t want to get into politics around the table, consider diving into a few of these.

Postdoc Profile: Hannah Twarkowski, PhD

By gir0 | Neurology, Postdocs and Graduate Students | 0 comment | 26 November, 2019 | 0

Hannah Twarkowski, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Amar Sahay, PhD, investigating how neurons can write, update and store memories.

Mass General Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Ataxia Unit and Launching of the Ataxia Center

By gir0 | Neurology | 0 comment | 18 November, 2019 | 0

Mass General has recently launched the Ataxia Center to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for those with ataxia.

Researcher Studies Grandson’s Rare Genetic Mutation

By gir0 | Genetics & Genomics, Neurology, Pediatrics | 0 comment | 14 November, 2019 | 0

Mass General’s Marian DiFiglia, PhD, is working to advance research on the rare genetic mutation that affects her grandson.

Five Things to Do Improve Your Science Presentations

By gir0 | Communicating Science | 0 comment | 7 November, 2019 | 0

A panel of science communicators recently gave some tips for engaging your audience when talking about your research.

2019 MGRI Image Contest: Meet the Winner and Finalists

By gir0 | Infectious Disease | 0 comment | 1 November, 2019 | 0

The second annual Mass General Research Institute Image Contest produced 46 amazing images from researchers across 15 centers and departments at Mass General. After two weeks of deliberation, the judges have finally selected a winner and eight finalists.

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