Creating the World’s First CRISPR Medicine, for Sickle Cell Disease February 20, 2025 How a genetic insight paired with gene editing technology led to a life-changing new therapy
Surgeons Perform Second Pig Kidney Transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital February 7, 2025 Surgery moves field closer to alleviating organ shortages, saving lives
Mobilizing Voters and Shaping Policy for Better Health October 15, 2024 HMS physicians and students promote civic engagement to improve patient care and outcomes
In a First, Genetically Edited Pig Kidney Is Transplanted Into Human March 21, 2024 Procedure marks milestone in quest to provide more organs to patients in need
Brain Injury Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease September 21, 2023 Screening and early interventions for those most at risk could help limit harm
HMS Physician-Scientist Named WHO Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health July 20, 2023 Vanessa Kerry says building resilient health systems is key to reducing harm from climate crisis
Advancing Mother–Child Health Globally May 31, 2023 Pediatrician-researcher forges partnerships to gather data, implement solutions
New Insights into ALS March 13, 2023 Study suggests inflammatory proteins in innate immune system may damage neurons, lead to ALS
Blood Pressure Drug Benefit February 23, 2023 Study shows promising treatment for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer
TB Drug vs. COVID? August 15, 2022 Study looks at BCG vaccine, COVID protection for people with type 1 diabetes
Detecting Brain Cancer July 22, 2022 Investigational test may more accurately diagnose gliomas, monitor tumor progression
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy June 29, 2022 Study sheds light on most effective COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy