Skip to main content

News & Highlights

Health

A needle, three vials of medicine and a small blue globe

COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Launches

July 31, 2020 | Our Connector program director, Lindsey Baden, plays key role in COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Read story
Double exposure of HR icons and HUD interface over cityscape background. Concept of international recruitment and internet connection. 3d rendering toned image

How Massachusetts Became First in Nation to Contact Trace

July 9, 2020 | Behind-the-scenes efforts at Harvard University lead to large-scale contact tracing in Massachusetts.

Read story
Maurizion Fava with MGH Depression and Clinical Research Program staff laughing at monthly meeting.

Five Questions with Maurizio Fava

May 15, 2020 | Our associate dean for clinical and translational research discusses his work treating depression and his thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare delivery.

Read story
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.

Read story
Photo showing two screens from a video call. One with Josh Gordon and one with Francis Collins on a navy background with NiH logo in the left bottom corner.

Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Grief During COVID-19

April 14, 2020 | Francis Collins, director of the NIH, and Joshua Gordon, director of NIH's Institute of Mental Health, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and strategies for coping with anxiety and stress.

Read story