Master plan for the master cell: Stem cell potential unites Harvard scientists
For all its promise to cure several diseases and repair injuries once thought to be only “treatable,” stem cell research has been woefully fragmented on the world stage, as pockets of researchers from around the world continue to forge ahead in potentially groundbreaking research, but without a central hub for sharing and disseminating information. To answer the call, Harvard has announced an ambitious plan to break new scientific ground, raise needed non-governmental funds, and connect stem cell researchers.

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LMU students propose new structure for pre-clinical curriculum
An ambitious design for the pre-clinical years addresses the art and science of being a physician, and also makes room for the human element of medicine.

Fourth Asan-HMI symposium highlights nanotechnology
Experts convene in Korea to envision drug design and delivery, diagnostics and therapies, tissue engineering, and genomics.

Chance encounter presents HMI and WHARF with a new opportunity to enhance HIV/AIDS awareness in India

Collaboration with university in Iraq is first project of new Center for Healthcare Planning and Quality

Second Specialty Practi-Med to focus on musculoskeletal health concerns

Novartis CME program on cardiology is a success—second event planned

DHCC construction guided by novel review process

Popular BeST Resident program gets rave reviews from surgical residents

Ten years, for a change: Reflections on a decade at the Harvard Macy Institute
The Institute’s director, Elizabeth Armstrong, talks about helping physicians become better educators and leaders, and finds a personal reward or two in ten years of building a community of practice.

Upcoming courses
and events
Harvard Macy Institute Alumni Reception, Dinner, and Social
AAMC Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
November 7, 2004

Tenth Anniversary Harvard Macy Institute Symposium
April 7-10, 2005, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Program for Physician-Educators
Jan. 9-19 and
May 15-20, 2005
Boston, MA

Program for Leaders in Healthcare Education
June 12-17, 2005
Boston, MA

Low carb vs. low fat
Harvard Health Letter

In the swing: Golf and your health
Harvard Men's Health Watch

Wake-up call for better sleep
Harvard Heart Letter

Which comes first, language or thought?
Harvard Gazette

Study finds near-term infants at risk for significant health problems
Massachusetts General Hospital

Wide variations in human genome unexpectedly found
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Study yields insights into precancerous condition
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center