Donor Story

$100 million gift establishes The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation

The largest gift in the Brigham’s history is furthering investigations of immune-mediated diseases, immune system aging, and cancers that are unresponsive to cancer immunotherapies.

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Gene Lay, MS, DVM (center), cuts the ribbon to dedicate The Gene Lay Institute with (left to right) Brigham President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Vijay Kuchroo, DVM, PhD, Arlene Sharpe, MD, PhD, and Ramnik Xavier, MD, PhD

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Research

TIMI Study Finds New Class of Anti-Clotting Drug Reduced Bleeding Events

About 1 in 3 people will develop atrial fibrillation, making it one of the most common cardiovascular conditions, but a study found a new class of anti-clotting drug reduced bleeding events compared with standard of care in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Health and Wellness

To Eliminate Inequities in Hypertension, Primary Care Program Looks Beyond Blood Pressure

For much of her life, Yolaida Medina, 57, struggled to be healthy. At her heaviest, she weighed 297 pounds, and for years she had dangerously high blood pressure, a condition known as hypertension.

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Research

Clinical Trial, Meta-Analysis Find Diabetes Drugs May Benefit All Heart Failure Patients

Researchers find new evidence that drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes may benefit a wide range of patients with heart failure.

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Donor Story

$10 million gift invests in neurosciences technology and research

The gift is bolstering the hospital’s NeuroTechnology Studio, a sophisticated suite of tools to advance knowledge of brain function and care for devastating brain diseases.

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Research

Help us beat heart disease

Despite advances in understanding and treatment, heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. In labs and clinics across the Brigham, our experts are working to change this reality.

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Donor Story

$17.5 million from Gould Trust creates research center for asthma, pulmonary disease

A late donor’s estate is generously supporting a range of research, patient care, and educational initiatives.

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Health and Wellness

Heart Attack Warning Signs

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms, and how you can help a loved one.

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Research

Study Shows Remote Patient Monitoring Improves Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

Study shows remote patient monitoring improves blood pressure and cholesterol.

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Patient Story

One Year After a Heart Transplant, Brigham Patient Sees a Brighter Future with His Loved Ones

David Hale struggled with a heart defect his whole life. After undergoing a life-saving heart transplant at the Brigham, he is now planning a future with his loved ones.

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Donor Story

Helix Donor Story: George Markos

For George and Jill, the Helix gave them the perfect opportunity to create a lasting tribute to their late parents.

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