• Molecule may be key in pheromone processing
  A research team at the MGH and Harvard University has identified a molecule that may be key to the process by which the chemical signals called pheromones are turned into nerve impulses travelling to the brain in rodents.

• Nursing care celebrated at the MGH
  Over the past week, the MGH has celebrated the many accomplishments of the hospital's nursing staff with a series of seminars and events focusing on this year's Nurse Recognition Week theme — MGH Nurses: Leaders and Legends.

• MGH neighbor dedicates new building
  After seven years of construction, officials of the Shriners Burns Hospital marked the opening of its new nine-story building with a dedication ceremony May 1.

• Women in leadership at the MGH
  In 1972, Jane Claflin, then a longtime member of the Ladies Visiting Committee, became one of the first female members of the MGH's Board of Trustees. At that time, the board looked like many other boards in the country; most of the members were businessmen, most of them working outside of the medical field.

• MGH women faculty honored
  For the second year, the MGH Office for Women's Careers hosted a reception to honor women faculty for their accomplishments.

• Life beyond cancer treatment
  Gail Harris, television journalist and creator of Body & Soul, a new 13-week PBS series about holistic health and spirituality, moderated the third annual conference for cancer patients, survivors, their families, partners and friends May 8 at the MGH.

• Partners town meeting at the MGH
  Samuel O. Thier, MD, president and CEO of Partners, will discuss a variety of topics related to Partners and will answer employee questions at a Partners Town Meeting May 17, 10 to 11 am, in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

• Pappas Fellow named by MGH Brain Tumor Center
  Roberto Ciordia, MD, has been named the Stephen E. Pappas Fellow by the MGH Brain Tumor Center. The Pappas Fellowship provides a second year of advanced training in brain tumor research.

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