Spotlighting Women’s Health Research
Brigham leaders are excited to see women’s health research receive more attention and investment than ever before.
Tag: research
Fall 2024
Tracking Social Connection
In a study, a smartwatch-based sensor could track the social connections and isolation level of the person wearing it.
Summer 2023
Brigham Scientists Developing a Brain Cancer Vaccine
A research team is using a new cell therapy approach to eliminate tumors and train the immune system to prevent cancers from recurring.
Neurology Care with Women in Mind
The Brigham is leading research and care to better understand and treat brain diseases in women.
Winter 2022
Bad Ideas from Great Minds
Historically revered thinkers spread false claims that racial differences reflect different biology, genetics, and even character.
How Bias Persists
Racially biased findings have permeated clinical research, even in recent decades.
Research Spurs Action for Equitable Heart Failure Care
A pilot project at the Brigham is educating clinicians on disparities in access to cardiology services.
Winter 2021
The Science of Stopping COVID-19
How Brigham infectious diseases experts led research to prevent, diagnose, and treat COVID-19.
Erasing Immunity
Brigham researchers explain why the measles vaccine is more important than we knew.
Nawal Nour, MD, MPH
The Brigham’s first Black department chair reflects on her life’s journeys and passions.
Containing Contagion
Stopping the spread of disease, misinformation, and science resistance
Reflections from the COVID-19 Front Line
How Brigham leaders and clinicians navigated the first surge of COVID-19.
Honed by Courage
The Brigham met the stresses and traumas of this pandemic with bravery, ingenuity, generosity, and compassion.
Fall 2019
Tales from the Crypt
Mummies scanned at the Brigham reveal clues about heart disease.
Scanning for Clues
Get a closer look as the imaging team studies 16th-century mummies for historic health insights.
Searching for Causes and New Treatments
Researchers at the Brigham are exploring cognition as a marker to improve treatment for mental illnesses.
Grow a Brain
How long does it take to grow a brain organoid in the lab?
Winter 2019
Discovering Causes of Hearing Loss
After their infant son lost hearing, medical researchers Sharon and Gary Curhan were determined to improve care for hearing disorders.
Bringing Evidence to Prescribing Conversations
These Brigham-based health educators cross the country to help physicians make better prescribing choices.
Great RxPectations
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Semiautomatic Rifles Contribute to More Gun Deaths, Injuries
Study fills in data gaps to inform gun policy debate.
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
Walter C. Willett, MD, DrPH, updates the bestselling Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating.
Niteesh Choudhry, MD, PhD
On the ‘know-do gap’ and the messiness of making healthy choices.
Summer 2018
Mapping the Micro-brain-ome
Laurie Cox, PhD, shares connections researchers are discovering between the gut and the brain.
Sweet Deal
Scientists are discovering the disease-fighting benefits of cocoa.
Sleeper Effect
Staying asleep can be harder as the years go by. Charles Czeisler, PhD, MD, and Elizabeth Klerman, MD, PhD, explain why.
Summer 2017
Inside Job
For patients with aggressive cancers and neurologic diseases, immunotherapies offer a new path forward.
Cracking the Genetics of Cardiovascular Disorders
Learn how BWH is speeding critical information and treatments to patients at risk for inheriting cardiovascular disorders.
Meet Stephen J. Elledge, PhD
Elledge and his colleagues discuss his work and contributions to science.
The Science of Inflammation
Meet researchers who are finding new avenues to precisely control inflammation.
Stephen J. Elledge, PhD
On his hopes and worries for science, his favorite music, and the fun of tricking cells into sharing their secrets.
‘Lab-in-a-patient’ Microdevices
A device smaller than a grain of rice delivers precise anti-cancer therapy.
A Personal Approach
BWFH Emergency Department program gives staff insight into patients’ experiences.
Studying Swimmers
A new device uses smartphones to screen for male infertility.
A Delicate Balance
Transplantation challenges and changes immune systems
Mastering Vigilance
Taming the rising tide of allergies
Powered by Stomach Acid
This electronic pill improves care and cuts risks linked to battery-powered alternatives.
Burning Questions
Two years ago, Meghan Gabel was a typical 21-year-old college student planning her dream trip: a semester abroad in London.
Winter 2016/17
A Glimpse Inside
Learn more about the Building for Transformative Medicine, one of the most advanced patient care and research facilities in USA.
Learning Their Stripes
These one-inch long zebrafish have helped researchers make important discoveries.
Jacqueline Slavik, PhD, MMSc
On the role of the Brigham Research Institute, her dream job, and what keeps her up at night.
Describe an Example of Translational Research That Inspires You
Translational research incorporates laboratory breakthroughs into patient care.
Infinite Discovery
How do researchers convert their lab discoveries into treatments and cures?