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New Phase of Microbiome Research

November 23, 2020 | Our pilot funding awardee discusses his work interrogating the microbiome to find answers about disease.

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Five Questions with David Friedman

November 12, 2020 | The medical director of clinical research at Massachusetts Eye and Ear discusses his innovative work to treat glaucoma and his recent pilot award from Harvard Catalyst.

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Erica Kenney sitting at table in her home facing her computer and wearing headphones teaching via Zoom.

Five Questions with Erica Kenney

October 27, 2020 | Our pilot grant awardee discusses her research on preventing childhood obesity.

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Five Questions with Fatima Cody Stanford

October 13, 2020 | Our pilot funding awardee discusses her research in obesity medicine.

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Five Questions with Caroline Mitchell

September 29, 2020 | Our "Microbiome in Human Health and Disease" pilot funding awardee discusses her research in fertility.

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Five Questions with Victor Neel

September 15, 2020 | Our "Microbiome in Human Health and Disease" pilot funding awardee discusses his innovative research in wound healing.

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Five Questions with Garrett Fitzmaurice

September 2, 2020 | Biostatistical consultations are in demand as new COVID-19 research advances. Our Biostatistics program lead discusses the essential role biostatistics plays in research and the increase in demand for consultations as new COVID-19 research advances.

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Study Points to Health Disparities Among Former NFL Players

August 26, 2020 | Black, other nonwhite athletes report more pain, physical impairment, mood disorders and cognitive problems than white peers.

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