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Harvard Medical School Professor Wins Science Award
Harvard Medical School Professor George M. Church was named the recipient of The Franklin Institute’s 2011 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science yesterday for his contributions to genomic science, according to a press release.
Stem Cell Study Opens Doors
In a breakthrough that could lead to a more efficient way of generating therapeutic cell lines, Harvard and MIT researchers have recently discovered the critical role of a set of genetic elements, known as large intergenic noncoding RNAs, in cellular reprogramming.
Study Finds Tool Kit Prevents Falls
The use of a patient-tailored fall prevention program has reduced the number of older patients who experience falls in hospitals, according to a study conducted by Harvard Medical School instructor Patricia C. Dykes.
Harvard Medical School Accepts $9M Gift
The Bertarelli Foundation—the philanthropic arm of the Swiss biotech company Serono—announced at a press conference last Friday its $9 million gift to Harvard Medical School, which will be used to establish a program fostering collaboration in neuroscience between American and Swiss researchers.
Diets High in Saturated Fats Can Lower Sperm Count, Researchers Say
As if the risk of heart disease was not enough, men now have another incentive to monitor their fat intake with the release this week of a Harvard Medical School study that found that high levels of saturated fats could damage their sperm.
Harvard Medical School Launches $30M Primary Care Center
Harvard Medical School announced today the launch of a new Center for Primary Care, funded by a $30 million anonymous gift, that will serve as the focal point of the Medical School’s campaign to devote attention to primary care.
Harvard Enters into Research Collaboration with Pharmaceutical Company
Harvard enters into new research collaboration with Sanofi-Aventis, a pharmaceutical company that will provide grants to fund projects proposed by Harvard researchers.
HMS Expands, Adapts Immunology Program
Harvard Medical School will expand and reorganize its immunology program with a new multifaceted initiative.
Natural Tanning May Inhibit Skin Cancer
A Harvard study published last week describes a way to stimulate a natural tanning process that reduces the risk of skin cancer, or melanoma.
Harvard Stem Cell Study Retracted
A high-profile Harvard stem cell study published earlier this year was recently retracted from the journal Nature.
Internal Changes at Harvard Medical School Departments
Harvard Medical School has eliminated its pathology department and moved two growing departments to other real estate on campus amid pressure to accommodate the space needs of expanding departments, according to a recent letter sent to faculty by Medical School Dean Jeffrey S. Flier.
Study: Cellular Defects in Energy-making Key to Parkinson's
Researchers could be closer to more effectively preventing and treating Parkinson’s disease after a Harvard-led study discovered that defects in ...
From Illinois to Harvard
Quincy House Master and HMS Professor Lee Gehrke speaks to students in his house last night about his life path that started in rural Illinois, about his work with Dengue Virus, and his time at Harvard.
Art Heist Victims Sue Sheriff
A former Harvard Medical School physician and his business partner who said they had $80 million worth of artwork stolen last year from their California home filed a lawsuit last week against the Sheriff’s Department of Monterey County for defamation.
Harvard Medical School Researchers Discover New Method of Creating Adult Stem Cells
Harvard Medical School researchers have outlined a more efficient, safer way to reprogram adult stem cells, a development that holds strong implications for the field and patient care.
Harvard Medical School Researchers Discover Molecule
Researchers at Harvard Medical School recently discovered a small molecule that may revolutionize the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob.
Racial Disparity Found in End-of-Life Discussions
Doctors have trouble communicating with terminally ill black cancer patients about their condition, according to a study released in the Archive of Internal Medicine by Harvard and Dana Farber Cancer Institute-affiliated researchers.
Cancer Screening Programs May Be Less Effective
Cancer screening programs might be less effective than previously thought, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Oslo Hospital in Norway.
Research Advances Immune Therapy
The function of cells that prevent the immune system from attacking the body’s own tissues—the cause of autoimmune disorders—has been ...
Sociability Could Be Key to Flu Prevention
With a novel identification strategy, health authorities may be able to identify potential flu outbreaks earlier by tracking more vulnerable individuals, Harvard researchers say.
HMS Seeks Work Limits
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will consider a petition filed in part by two HMS professors to lower the nationwide limit on the number of hours that medical residents can work each week.
Sleep Deprivation Affects Teen Appetites
Teenagers—especially girls—who regularly sleep less than eight hours a night tend to eat more fatty and sugary foods than those who maintain adequate sleep schedules, according to a study published in yesterday’s issue of the journal Sleep.
Harvard Medical School Restricts Faculty Ties to Industry
Harvard Medical School's 11,000 faculty will face stricter regulations governing their relationship with pharmaceutical and medical device-making companies starting January, under a new policy designed to prevent conflicts of interest with industry.
RECAP: New Rules for Harvard Medical School Faculty
What will Harvard Medical School's new conflict-of-interest policy mean for its faculty?
Will Smith To Produce Biopic on Harvard Prof
The scholarly expeditions undertaken by modern-day explorer and Harvard Foundation Director S. Allen Counter will be featured in a biopic produced by actor Will Smith.