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New Research from the Ragon and Broad Unveils the Protective Role of CD4+ T Cells in Tuberculosis Reinfection

Sep 24, 2024 Research Highlights

Researchers from the Shalek Lab at the Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard, in collaboration with the Broad Institute, have uncovered key insights into how prior Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection primes the immune system for enhanced protection against reinfection. This study, published in Immunity on August 30, used a non-human primate model to demonstrate that […]

Todd Allen

Sep 17, 2024 Features

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ragon Institute faculty member Todd M. Allen, PhD, a pioneering researcher in T cell immunotherapy and HIV evolution and transmission. His groundbreaking work on HIV cure research has left an indelible mark on the field and has been an inspiration to many. In addition to his position at the Ragon, […]

New HIV Vaccine Design Shows Promise in Creating Protective Antibodies

Sep 3, 2024 Features

Researchers at the University of Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Batista Lab at the Ragon Institute, have developed a potential new approach for an HIV vaccine. The study, published in Science Immunology, focuses on creating a vaccine component that can stimulate the immune system to produce powerful antibodies against HIV. Titled “Germline-targeting HIV vaccination induces neutralizing antibodies to the CD4 […]

Groundbreaking Study on Lymph Node Excision Advances HIV Cure Research

Aug 28, 2024 Features

Researchers at the Ndhlovu Lab, part of the Ragon Institute and the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI), have completed a significant study on the safety and practicality of lymph node excisions for HIV cure research in South Africa. The study — led by Ragon faculty member Zaza Ndhlovu, PhD, and published in Frontiers in Immunology — provides […]

“A Two-Way Opportunity” — An Interview with Youry Kim, A Visiting Doherty Institute Exchange Fellow from Australia

Aug 20, 2024 Features

Kim discusses her journey to the Ragon Institute and her aspirations for the future Exchange programs and global collaboration play a vital role in advancing scientific research, allowing researchers to share knowledge, resources, and expertise across borders — a philosophy the Ragon Institute is deeply committed to. For Youry Kim, PhD, the Ragon offered an […]

A common fatty acid may help restore healthy vaginal bacteria after infection

Aug 19, 2024 Features

Treatments using oleic acid, a naturally occurring oil used in cells, could improve treatment of  recurrent bacterial vaginosis infections. More than half of women globally experience bacterial vaginosis (BV) — an imbalance of naturally occurring microbes in the female genital tract — at least once in their life. The condition can cause painful symptoms and […]

FORBES – This Secretive Billionaire Thinks He Can Cure HIV. Here’s Why.

Aug 8, 2024 Features

The Ragon Institute is delighted to have been featured in this Forbes profile of Phillip Ragon, who helped create the Ragon Institute and whose commitment to advancing medical research drives our mission forward. We are proud to share his story and the impact of his legacy on global health (Subscription required): https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/08/07/this-secretive-billionaire-thinks-he-can-cure-hiv-heres-why/

Alex Shalek Appointed Director of IMES at MIT

Jul 30, 2024 Features

We are thrilled to announce that Ragon faculty member Alex Shalek, PhD, has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) at MIT, effective August 1, 2024. Shalek joined the Ragon Institute a decade ago, playing a pivotal role in advancing our mission. His innovative work spans genomics, […]

Ragon Postdoc Awarded Prestigious NIH K99 Pathway to Independence Award

Jul 25, 2024 Awards

The Ragon Institute is proud to recognize Upasana Das Adhikari, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Kwon Lab, who has been awarded the prestigious K99 Pathway to Independence Award by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This highly competitive award identifies trainees with strong potential to become independent scientists and supports them through this critical […]

Ragon Partnering with Bright Horizons to Offer Child Care Center at New Headquarters

Jul 18, 2024

We are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of the Ragon Child Care Center at our new building at 600 Main Street. Operated by Bright Horizons, the Ragon Child Care Center will offer early childhood education and care right at the heart of our community. With programs tailored for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, this center […]

Evavold Presents at RCCHU Seminar

Jul 16, 2024 Features

On July 9, Ragon faculty member and Early Independence Fellow Charles Evavold, PhD, participated in a special seminar as part of the Science Seminar Series @RCCHU titled “Synthetic Biology Strategies for Human Health: From Yeasts to Immune Cells.” Hosted by the Real Colegio Complutense at Harvard (RCCHU) and Harvard Medical School, this seminar explored innovative […]