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Celebrating Women in Medicine Month 2019: Congratulations Claflin Award Winners

By gir0 | Awards & Honors, Women in Science | 0 comment | 3 September, 2019 | 0

This year six scientists were named as Claflin Distinguished Scholars, and in honor of their achievements and Women in Medicine Month, we celebrate them.

Research Awards and Honors: Summer 2019

By gir0 | Awards & Honors, Series | 0 comment | 29 August, 2019 | 0

Massachusetts General Hospital’s talented and dedicated researchers are working to push the boundaries of science and medicine every day. In this series we highlight a few individuals who have recently received awards or honors for their achievements.

Five Things to Know About Gaming Disorder

By gir0 | Five Things to Know, Pediatrics, Psychiatry | 0 comment | 22 August, 2019 | 0

Gene Beresin, MD, executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently wrote an article about gaming disorder. For those who may not be aware of gaming disorder, or parents who are worried about their child’s gaming patterns, here are five things to know.

Five Things to Know About the Wellman Center for Photomedicine

By gir0 | Five Things to Know, Imaging & Radiology, Series | 0 comment | 20 August, 2019 | 0

The Wellman Center is a pioneer in light-based biomedical research and has been the source of many clinical innovations that many may not know about, so we decided to share a few fun facts. Here are five things to know.

Research Finds Men and Women with Alcoholism May Process Emotions Differently

By gir0 | Imaging & Radiology | 0 comment | 1 August, 2019 | 0

In the early years of alcoholism research, most studies were conducted using samples that involved men only, because women were thought to add complexity to research studies. That’s why researchers at the Martinos Center decided to take a closer look at the different ways that men and women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) respond to emotional cues.

Be A Part of the 2019 MGRI Image Contest

By gir0 | Events | 2 comments | 24 July, 2019 | 0

Last year we had our first-ever image contest, and we had so much fun we decided to do it again! If you are a Mass General researcher, we invite you to enter our 2019 Mass General Research Institute Image Contest beginning August 5, 2019 through September 27, 2019.

Partners Healthcare Biobank Hits Major Milestone

By gir0 | Genetics & Genomics | 0 comment | 23 July, 2019 | 0

Partners Healthcare created the Partners Biobank to build a library of diverse genetic information that researchers could use to learn and develop more effective treatments to some of life’s most challenging diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression.

Mass General Researchers Find Genes that Shed Light on the Breakfast Skipping Conundrum

By gir0 | Genetics & Genomics | 0 comment | 11 July, 2019 | 0

Could there be a genetic component that explains why some people skip breakfast? Does missing the so-called “most important meal of the day” impact overall health?

Preventing Mental Illness Across the Lifespan: Meet the Team that’s getting it DUNN

By gir0 | Depression, Psychiatry, Researcher Profiles | 0 comment | 9 July, 2019 | 0

Meet Dr. Erin Dunn and her research team, who are dedicated to reducing the burden of depression and other brain health disorders by discovering innovative approaches to prevention.

Celebrating Fourth of July with Science

By gir0 | Events | 0 comment | 4 July, 2019 | 0

Fourth of July is a day for celebrating America’s independence, but is also a day for watching fireworks, which would not be possible without science! Read on to learn more about the chemistry of fireworks, their history and a few other interesting science fun facts.

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