Discover Brigham

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Organized by the Brigham Research Institute since 2012, Discover Brigham showcases cutting-edge science, features our exemplary investigators, and allows research to shine bright on this exciting and much anticipated day each year. 

The projects, ideas, and innovations at this annual event bring to life current and diverse topics that resonate with individuals around the world.

This year, a new video series invites the public to learn about the impact of research, discovery and innovation at the Brigham.

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Discovering Brigham with Dr. Robert Higgins

In Discovering Brigham, Brigham and Women’s Hospital President Dr. Robert S.D. Higgins and leaders from across the Brigham research community engage in conversations about research projects and discoveries that are leading to more equitable, cutting-edge care for all patients.

The video series will highlight various high priority areas through a health equity lens and will end with a poster session in November 2022. 

Viewers can expect to learn more about how equity and the urgent needs of patients drive research, discovery and innovation at the Brigham. 

Neuroscience​

To find out more about the innovative work being done at the Brigham, watch our Discovering Brigham video with special guests Dr. Tracy Batchelor, Chair, Department of Neurology and Dr. Humsa Venkatesh, Assistant Professor of Neurology as they explore neurology related research.

Video Leads

Haley Bridger
Chenzhe Cao
Alexandra Gallant
Chelsea Nickerson
Victoria Roberts
Sara Yohannes

Special Thanks

Dr. Tracy Batchelor, Chair, Department of Neurology

Dr. Robert S.D. Higgins, President, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Dr. Humsa Venkatesh, Assistant Professor of Neurology and the Venkatesh Laboratory

Supplemental Materials

 
 
 
 
  • Projects:
    • Sean Lawler, PhD: Development of brainpenetrating and tumorspecific fluorinated peptides as glioblastoma therapeutics
 
  • Projects:
    • Alexander Lin, PhD: pitched at a recent opioid Shark Tank event on fMRI glutamate for pain, a non-invasive neuro-metabolite quantification of pain-relief in cancer patients
 
 
 

Cardiovascular Medicine

To find out more about the innovative work being done at the Brigham, watch our Discovering Brigham video with special guests Dr. John Keaney, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine and Dr. Muthiah Vaduganathan, Instructor in Medicine as they explore cardiovascular related research.

Video Leads

Haley Bridger
Liz Cullen
Alexandra Gallant
Victoria Roberts
Will Tonelli
Sara Yohannes

Special Thanks

Dr. John Keaney, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine

Dr. Scott Solomon, Director of Clinical Trials Outcomes Center

Dr. Muthiah Vaduganathan, Instructor in Medicine

Thoracic Surgery

To find out more about the innovative work being done at the Brigham, watch our Discovering Brigham video with special guests Dr. Raphael Bueno, Chief, Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Dr. Blair Marshall, Associate Professor of Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Dr. Paula Ugalde, Associate Surgeon, Thoracic Surgery as they explore thoracic surgery related research. 

Video Leads

Haley Bridger
Alexandra Gallant
Tina Gelsomino
Kelsey Moum
Victoria Roberts
Anu Swaminathan
Sara Yohannes

Special Thanks

Dr. Raphael Bueno, Chief, Division of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery 

Dr. Blair Marshall, Associate Professor of Surgery, Thoracic Surgery 

Dr. Paula Ugalde, Associate Surgeon, Thoracic Surgery 

Presented By
  • Brigham Research Institute
  • Office for Strategic Communications
 
In Partnership With
  • Brigham Office of the President
  • Brigham Care Redesign Incubator Start Up Program
  • Brigham Digital Innovation Hub
  • Brigham Research Administration
  • Brigham Research Education
  • Center for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Office for Research Careers
 
Additional Support By
  • Brigham Development Office
  • MGB Marketing Office
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