Alvin Poussaint, Advocate for Black Mental Health and Social Justice, Dies February 26, 2025 Psychiatrist, civil rights activist worked for more than 50 years at Harvard Medical School
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
New Institute to Address Cancer, Immune, Inflammatory Diseases May 9, 2023 Historic $100 million gift given by biotech entrepreneur Gene Lay
Blood Pressure Drug Benefit February 23, 2023 Study shows promising treatment for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Med Ed Dean Announces Transition to New Role November 2, 2022 Beginning summer 2023, Hundert to serve as alumni liaison, fundraiser, maintaining faculty duties
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