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The latest news and notes from the investigators supported by our philanthropy-driven MGH Research Scholars program.
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    MGH Research Scholar Named New Director of the CDC

    Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, Steve and Deborah Gorlin MGH Research Scholar, was named director of the CDC by President Joe Biden.

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    Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH

    Personalized Diet May Help Chronic Disease

    Andrew Chan, MD, MPH, a Stuart and Suzanne Steele MGH Research Scholar, discusses why a personalized diet may have long-term advantages over standard nutritional guidelines.

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    Andrew Chan, MD, MPH

    MGH Research Scholar Aims to Prevent Cleft Lips and Cleft Palate

    Eric Liao, MD, PhD, Laurie and Mason Tenaglia MGH Research Scholar 2018-2023, is investigating the genetic underpinnings of cleft lips and palates.

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    Eric Liao, MD, PhD

    Joung Named Inaugural Recipient of Endowed Chair

    Keith Joung, MD, PhD, Desmond and Ann Heathwood MGH Research Scholar 2016-2021, was recognized as the inaugural incumbent of the Robert B. Colvin Endowed Chair in Pathology, the first endowed chair for the department.

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    How A Small Fish Could Make a Big Difference in the Future of Cancer Research

    Researchers in the lab of David Langenau, PhD, MGH Research Scholar 2017-2022, have developed a new zebrafish model for cancer that could help match patients to the right treatments.

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    Saxena Featured on Mass General's Charged Podcast

    Richa Saxena, PhD, Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Rappaport MGH Research Scholar 2017-2022, discusses her research into the genetics of sleep and how it connects to disorders such as diabetes.

    How Immune Cells in Your Gut Could Affect the Speed of Your Metabolism

    A research team led by Filip Swirski, PhD, Patricia and Scott Eston MGH Research Scholar 2016-2021, identifed a way in which immune cells can impact your ability to lose weight.

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    This philanthropy-supported program provides crucial support for our investigators as they pursue promising but unproven new areas of research.

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