Ragon Institute receives major gift to expand research into autoimmune diseases
Immunology research at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard has advanced an HIV vaccine into the clinic, and will diversify thanks to a major gift from Phillip T. and Susan M. Ragon.
Sept. 19, 2019 • ~9 min
Women in STEM: Valentina Ndolo
Valentina Ndolo is a Gates Cambridge Scholar in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, where she is a PhD student developing mathematical models to identify areas of Uganda most at risk of anthrax. In 2016, she founded the STEMing Africa Initiative to advocate for the active inclusion of African women in STEM by supporting talented female graduates to secure scholarships for advanced degrees at leading universities worldwide.
Aug. 1, 2019 • ~4 min
Harvard’s Barry Bloom and Juliette Kayyem discuss measles outbreak
Harvard public health and public safety experts recommended public education, elimination of nonmedical vaccination exemptions for schoolkids, and potentially more severe penalties as a way to get parents to comply with measles vaccination guidelines.
June 11, 2019 • ~24 min
Food and drinks industry uses non-profit organisation to campaign against public health policies, study finds
A new study shows how a non-profit research organisation has been deployed by its backers from major food and beverage corporations to push industry-favourable positions to policymakers and international bodies under the guise of neutral scientific endeavour.
June 3, 2019 • ~7 min
Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese, study suggests
Children who regularly walk or cycle to school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who travel by car or public transport, a new study suggests.
May 20, 2019 • ~4 min
Center for Environmental Health Sciences selects 2018 poster winners | MIT News
Annual poster session showcases recent work on biological effects of exposure to environmental agents.
April 20, 2018 • ~4 min
Jasmin Joseph: “I love the idea of making an impact on global health” | MIT News
MIT senior and varsity softball co-captain brings positivity and determination to life-saving biology research.
April 9, 2018 • ~8 min
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