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Genetic risk prediction for 10 chronic diseases moves closer to the clinic

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:05:31 EST

As part of a nationwide collaboration, Broad Clinical Labs researchers have optimized 10 polygenic scores for use in clinical research as part of a study on how to implement genetic risk prediction for patients.

Early Antiviral Response in the Nose May Determine the Course of COVID-19

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:50:39 EST

Researchers studied cells collected by nasal swabs at the moment of diagnosis for both mild and severe COVID-19 patients

UNH Expert Offers Historical Comment on Boston's First Black Woman Mayor

University of New Hampshire — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:50:38 EST

Babson Hosts Babson Sustainability and Energy Club's Annual Sustainability Forum

Babson College — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:50:55 EST

The 13th Annual Babson Sustainability Forum will take place on Babson College's Wellesley campus, March 29, 2019, 8 am to 6 pm. The Babson Sustainability and Energy Club's annual forum, with the theme Embracing The Future's Goals, will host talks and elite panel discussions covering the broad umbrella of sustainability, featuring industries from agriculture and food, fashion, financing, and clean tech and energy.

Dana-Farber Opens Center for the Prevention of Progression Clinic

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:30:07 EST

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute opens Center for the Prevention of Progression clinic to focus on precursor conditions in blood cancers

BIDMC's Research & Health �鶹��ý Digest - February 2019 Edition

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:05:14 EST

A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.

Babson College's Miami Women Innovating Now (Win) Lab(r) To Host Startup Finale Event

Babson College — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:05:55 EST

Babson College's Miami Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab(r)--a venture accelerator specifically for women entrepreneurs--will host its finale event for the 2018-2019 cohort on March 12, 2019.

Everything You Need to Know About the Flu

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:05:52 EST

Sharon Wright, MD, MPH, BIDMC's Director of Infection Control/Hospital Epidemiology, shares everything you need to know about the flu - from how to prepare before you get sick and when to call a doctor.

Pregnancy and the Environment

Beth Israel Lahey Health — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:05:50 EST

Blair Wylie, MD, MPH, Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at BIDMC, provides answers to commonly asked questions about potentially harmful exposures that might impact a pregnancy.

Sara Hendren Named Inaugural Anne Mcniff Tatlock Fellow in Multidisciplinary Studies at Vassar College

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:05:30 EST

Sara Hendren an artist, designer and researcher in residence at Olin College has been named the inaugural Anne McNiff Tatlock Fellow in multidisciplinary studies at Vassar College. The flexible residency is designed to help strengthen and deepen the engagement of faculty within Vassar's multidisciplinary programs.

North Korea expert on second summit in Vietnam

Wellesley College — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:00:24 EST

Overlapping surgeries safe overall, study finds, but researchers urge extra caution in cardiac procedures, high-risk patients

Harvard Medical School — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:00:00 EST

Overlapping surgeries, in which more than one procedure is performed by the same surgeon working in different operating rooms, have raised concerns about potential adverse outcomes. A new analysis shows that most overlapping surgeries are safe, with no greater risk for complications or patient death. Slight elevation in mortality and complications were found among high-risk patients and those undergoing coronary-artery bypass surgeries. Overlapping surgeries had greater procedure duration than nonoverlapping surgeries.

Babson College Offers Global Symposia for Entrepreneurship Educators in Dubai

Babson College — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:05:08 EST

Babson College offered the latest edition of its Global Symposia for Entrepreneurship Educators (SEE) in Dubai February 18-21, 2019.

"Scaling Your Startup: Mastering the Four Stages from Idea to $10 Billion" Authored by Babson College Lecturer Peter S. Cohan

Babson College — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:05:56 EST

Babson College Management Lecturer Peter S. Cohan has authored Scaling Your Startup: Mastering the Four Stages from Idea to $10 Billion.

Vigorous Exercise, Fasting, Hormones Improve Elimination of Toxic, Misfolded, Unnecessary Proteins in Mouse and Human Cells

Harvard Medical School — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:05:02 EST

A new study shows vigorous exercise and fasting improve the ability of human and mouse cells to remove misfolded, toxic, unnecessary proteins Hormones, including adrenaline and glucagon--released during food deprivation and intense physical activity--boost cells' capacity to dispose of defective proteins The findings reveal a previously unknown mechanism that activates the cells' protein-disposal machinery, allowing them to adapt their protein content to shifting demands and new conditions The findings set the stage for development of therapies that activate the cells' protein-disposal system and optimize the body's natural defenses

Crocodile face off

Harvard University — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:05:02 EST

The story that's often told about crocodiles is that they're among the most perfectly adapted creatures on the planet - living fossils that have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years.

Babson College 2019 Black Affinity Network Conference Features Pioneering Entertainment & Media Professionals

Babson College — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:30:34 EST

The Babson College 2019 Black Affinity Network Conference, hosted by the world's top-ranked college for the study of entrepreneurship, focuses this year on the unique contributions and achievements of black professionals across music, film, radio, television and more, featuring some of the media and entertainment industry's pioneering professionals.

Drug combination may become new standard treatment for advanced kidney cancer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:10:00 EST

A combination of two drugs - one of them an immunotherapy agent - could become a new standard, first-line treatment for patients with metastatic kidney cancer, says an investigator from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, reporting results from a phase 3 clinical trial.

99 Percent of Babson College's Undergraduate Class of 2018 Are Employed or in Graduate School

Babson College — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:05:09 EST

Ninety-nine percent of Babson College's most recent undergraduate alumni are employed or continuing their education, according to statistics from the Class of 2018 six months after graduation*. Salaries are on the rise, too. The average starting salary for Babson's Class of 2018 was $57,580.

Katrina Fludd Named Babson College Black Affinity Network President

Babson College — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:05:12 EST

Katrina Fludd '08, MS'10 the new president of the Babson College Black Affinity Network (BAN), and she is bringing her entrepreneurial approach to diversity and inclusion to lead the network into Babson's second century and beyond.