Shane R. Bouchard
Latest Articles
Scientists Find Promising Breast Cancer Therapy
A new combination of drug therapies may prove effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer in human patients, according to a recent study published by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Baylor College of Medicine.
HBS Topped by Stanford in US News Rankings
Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business topped Harvard Business School in U.S. News and World Report’s recently released rankings of the best business schools.
Museum Director Departs
In a modest corner office tucked away behind the galleries of the Harvard Museum of Natural History, executive director Elisabeth A. Werby ’72 is getting ready to pack her boxes and leave Harvard next Wednesday.
Study Finds New Stem Cells Effective
Two new studies by Harvard stem cell labs have shown that human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are the equivalent of human embryonic stem cells for the purpose of reconstructing certain key types of cells, including neurons.
Running, Fueling the Distance
Benjamin I. Rapoport, a student in the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, has developed a new model that allows marathon runners to calculate fueling requirements based upon their aerobic capacity and target pace.
Beijing Improves Air Quality, Harvard Study Finds
Air quality in northern China has improved as a result of government policies leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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.
Latest Media
Map of Manhunt for Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect
After two bombings killed three and injured over 176 on April 15, police chased two suspects across Cambridge and Watertown starting around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. After one suspect was shot during a shoot-out in Watertown in the early morning hours on Friday, police worked together with FBI, National Guard, and other units to find the second suspect. The search concentrated on Watertown, and investigators eventually closed in on the suspect in a Watertown backyard.
Map of Manhunt for Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect
After two bombings killed three and injured over 176 on April 15, police chased two suspects across Cambridge and Watertown starting around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. After one suspect was shot during a shoot-out in Watertown in the early morning hours on Friday, police worked together with FBI, National Guard, and other units to find the second suspect. The search concentrated on Watertown, and investigators eventually closed in on the suspect in a Watertown backyard.
The folklore and mythology concentration saw two of its seven junior concentrators make PBK's "Junior 24," while large concentrations like government and economics saw just one concentrator apiece make the list.
For the first time in recent years, Statistics 104 has become the most popular class at Harvard with 642 students, beating Economics 10 by 15 students. Other popular courses include Sociology 190 and Computer Science 51.
