Glucose, a form of sugar, is the primary source of energy for every cell in the body. Because the brain is so rich in nerve cells, or neurons, it is the most energy-demanding organ, using one-half of ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and computational biology are revolutionizing biomedical innovation and its impact on health care. Two assistant professors of biomedical informatics in the Blavatnik ...

CRAFT-MD was designed to be one such more realistic gauge.

Trainees and program leaders describe their experiences with diversity, Harvard-affiliated training programs and life in Boston It’s a place where dedicated educators mentor aspiring physicians and ...

Ludwig van Beethoven suffered profound hearing loss but continued to compose music. Researchers believe he was able to do so because he could sense the vibrations of musical instruments and “hear” ...

This year, researchers in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School continued to illuminate biological phenomena, deepen understanding of disease mechanisms, inform the development of new ...

Our educational programs advance Harvard Medical School's core mission to alleviate human suffering by nurturing a diverse group of leaders and future leaders in both clinical care and biomedical ...

For Alexandre Gouveia, MD, the decision to pursue the Master of Medical Sciences in Medical Education program at Harvard Medical School (HMS) was not just about furthering his career—it was also about ...

Established in 1782, the School has produced generations of physicians whose life's work is to care for patients with skill, compassion and integrity. HMS graduates also embrace opportunities to have ...

Using personalized rather than standard reference points for the routine blood test known as a complete blood count (CBC) could improve assessments of patient health and diagnosis of diseases in ...

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . It’s the hap-happiest season of all.” So says a classic song of the holiday season. But is it? The end-of-year holidays are certainly a happy time for ...