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Research

How Buying Primary Care on the Free Market Adds to Doctor Shortages

Health care policy researcher discusses the pros and cons of concierge medicine

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A doctor in a white lab coat uses a stethoscope to listen to the back of a seated patient wearing a dark t-shirt, in a bright, modern medical office.
Education

Primary Care Educational Mission To Become Integrated Into MD Program

Aim is to better coordinate teaching, enable leadership and innovation

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Research Awards and Recognitions

2025 Warren Alpert Prize Honors Scientists Whose Discoveries Culminated in Novel HIV Treatment

Twice-a-year injection with lenacapavir can prevent HIV infection

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Research

Virology Lab Probes the Dark Matter of Viral Genomes

Shira Weingarten-Gabbay finds proteins that help immune system ward off viruses

4 min read
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Education

An Inside Look at Harvard Medical School’s Physician-Scientist Training

New course series connects core science classes with patient care

5 min read
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Research

Improving Creation of Microglia in a Dish for Brain Research

More efficient and authentic cell creation enables immune studies, drug development

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Top row: Untreated stem cells contain a protein (orange) marking its ability to mature into many different kinds of cells. Bottom row: Stem cells given a cocktail of transcription factors to coax them to become microglia-like cells express an array of proteins characteristic of human microglia. Images: Wyss Institute
Awards and Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions: April/May 2025

Honors received by HMS faculty, postdocs, staff, and students

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Education

Applying to Harvard Medical School? Here’s What To Expect if You Get In

Keys to becoming outstanding doctors, researchers, leaders, and innovators

6 min read
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Research

Why Federal Funding for Health Care Policy Research Matters

Nicole Maestas on how cuts threaten quality, sustainability of care

4 min read
A backlit photo showing health care providers walking up a hallway away from the camera. The unsettling lighting and motion blur convey a sense of unease.
Research

Fish With Legs and Sea Slug Thieves: Lessons From Unusual Organisms

Corey Allard studies the extremes and exceptions to uncover fundamental biological principles

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Education HMS Community

Harvard PhD Graduates To Propel Scientific Discovery at a Pivotal Moment

147 students in HMS-based programs receive doctoral degrees amid turbulent times for U.S. research

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Education HMS Community

Harvard Medical School, Dental School Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

MD and DMD graduates applaud accomplishments, prepare for challenges

4 min read
The entire medical and dental school class on the steps of a marble building.