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Researchers uncover how HIV reservoir cells resist elimination by human immune responses

Jan 4, 2023 Features

Media Contacts: Emily Makowski, 617-468-8970, [email protected] Serena Bronda, 857-869-7828, [email protected] Key Takeaways Researchers used a new single-cell proteogenomic profiling technique, PheP-Seq, to characterize surface markers of HIV reservoir cells from blood and lymph node samples from persons living with HIV They found specific biomarkers in these cells associated with resistance to elimination by human immune […]

Researchers reveal how long-term antiretroviral therapy shapes viral reservoirs in HIV-positive individuals

Jan 2, 2023 Features

Media Contacts: Emily Makowski, 617-468-8970, [email protected] Serena Bronda, 857-869-7828, [email protected] Key Takeaways Researchers conducted a longitudinal analysis of HIV-1 reservoirs in people who have been on ART for approximately two decades. The findings suggest that long-term ART causes the immune system to select for latent HIV reservoirs that are in integrated in “block and lock” […]

Gaurav Gaiha Receives 2023 Howard M. Goodman Fellowship

Dec 14, 2022

Congratulations to Dr. Gaurav Gaiha, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Howard M. Goodman Fellowship! This award is given by Massachusetts General Hospital’s Executive Committee On Research (ECOR) to outstanding independent young scientists who have demonstrated the potential to rise to a leadership position in their chosen field. The Fellowship honors […]

Holding space for tough topics

Dec 9, 2022

“It is clear that Birnbaum’s passion for advising and for improving academia for people of all backgrounds have made a deep and lasting impact on the MIT community.” Ragon associate member Michael Birnbaum was recently honored by the Committed to Caring program at MIT, which recognizes faculty committed to inclusiveness who go above and beyond […]

Halloween Celebration

Nov 15, 2022 Ragon Culture

The Culture Committee and Ragon Crafters hosted a very festive event in our Tea Room for Halloween, with candy, cake, costumes, and small pumpkins to paint.

Five Questions With… Facundo Batista

Oct 31, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15. This month commemorates the history, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic people from or connected with Spanish-speaking regions, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, and much of the Caribbean and Central and South America. Here’s the last article in this year’s Q&A series, featuring Facundo Batista, […]

Brandon DeKosky Receives the 2022 James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award

Oct 26, 2022

Congratulations to Dr. Brandon DeKosky, the 2022 James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award recipient! This award is given annually by The Antibody Society to an early career researcher who has made important contributions to antibody science. DeKosky and his lab have developed a suite of high-throughput single-cell platforms for large-scale analyses of adaptive immunity. Key […]

Five Questions With… Wilfredo Garcia-Beltran

Oct 20, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15. This month commemorates the history, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic people from or connected with Spanish-speaking regions, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, and much of the Caribbean and Central and South America. During this month we spoke with Wilfredo Garcia-Beltran, MD, PhD, a clinician-scientist […]

Five Questions With… Franklin Lora

Oct 7, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15. This month commemorates the history, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic people from or connected with Spanish-speaking regions, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, and much of the Caribbean and Central and South America. Our next Q&A interviewee is Franklin Lora, Supply Support Associate and Day […]

Five Questions With… Suzanne Carpe Elías

Oct 6, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15. This month commemorates the history, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic people from or connected with Spanish-speaking regions, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, and much of the Caribbean and Central and South America. Our next Hispanic Heritage Q&A is with Suzanne Carpe Elías, a research […]

Five Questions With… Thor Sandstad

Sep 30, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15. This month commemorates the history, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic people from or connected with Spanish-speaking regions, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, and much of the Caribbean and Central and South America. For our Q&A interview series, we spoke with Thor Sandstad, Senior Facilities […]

Researchers Evaluate Protein- and mRNA-Based Immunization Strategies against HIV

Sep 29, 2022

Key Takeaways Researchers compared protein- and mRNA-based HIV immunogens in mice. mRNA-based immunization significantly increased activation and recruitment of broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) precursors. BOSTON – The development of a durable and effective HIV vaccine is still elusive after almost forty years of research, but a new study testing a germline-targeting vaccination strategy provides insights […]

Five Questions With… Emily Marte

Sep 28, 2022

During September 15–October 15, we commemorate the history, achievements, and contributions of Latin people from or connected with Spanish-speaking regions, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, the Caribbean, North, Central, and South America. Next up in our Latine Q&A interview series with Ragon employees is Emily Marte, a veterinary technician in Todd Allen’s lab. […]

Five Questions With… Andrea Garavito

Sep 26, 2022

Photo provided by Andrea Garavito National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15. This month commemorates the history, achievements, and contributions of people from or connected with Spanish-speaking regions, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, and much of the Caribbean and Central and South America. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage, we’re publishing a series […]