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Clinical & Translational Research

George Gerber standing in front of whiteboard in classroom talking with a student.

Five Questions with Georg Gerber

April 24, 2020 | Our pilot grant awardee discusses his research as a microbiome computational biologist and how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting his work.

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Kylene Karnuth, left, a clinical lab scientist, and Robyn Kincaid, technical specialist, work with coronavirus samples as part of a University of Minnesota trial to see whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent or reduce the severity of covid-19. (Craig Lassig/Reuters)

Chaotic Search for Coronavirus Treatments Undermines Efforts, Experts Say

April 17, 2020 | Federal officials say they are devising plans for a wide-ranging partnership to organize research.

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Amy Lo helps an elderly woman walk down a hallway.

Five Questions With On-Yee Amy Lo

April 2, 2020 | KL2/CMeRIT awardee and former C/T Research Academy graduate On-Yee Amy Lo shares how Harvard Catalyst is helping advance her research and career.

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Main sign for the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Mass. outside its building entrance.

Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Some Research Labs to Shut Down, with Uncertain Futures for Scientific Projects

March 16, 2020 | Coronavirus causes academic laboratories across the U.S. to shut down and rethink work policies.

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Mike Super chats and laughs with female researcher in the lab

Five Questions With Mike Super

March 5, 2020 | Our Visiting Research Internship program mentor discusses his research at the Wyss Institute and the role of mentorship in supporting the next generation of translational researchers.

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Miriam Bredella and Seward Rutkove sitting in a communal space in chairs by a coffee table chatting

Five Questions with Miriam Bredella and Seward Rutkove

February 13, 2020 | Our co-directors of KL2/Catalyst Medical Research Investigator Training discuss the importance of mentorship and collaboration.

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Julia Sanchez, an eighth-grader at Lincoln K-8 School in Rochester, prepares a petri dish to be viewed under a microscope Tuesday at the school. The students are conducting a study to determine if vape oils have any effects on zebrafish.

Lincoln Students Test Effects of Vaping on Zebrafish

January 30, 2020 | Mayo Clinic InSciEd Out program teaches students in Minnesota how to test the effects of vaping on zebrafish.

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photo of Elsie Taveras

Five Questions With … Elsie Taveras

January 23, 2020 | Our co-faculty lead for child health discusses her research on obesity as part of our Community Engagement program.

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