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Philanthropist Len Blavatnik returns to Harvard Medical School

At Harvard, the foundation also supports the Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator to identify promising early stage technologies, paving the way toward licensing and commercial development, and the Blavatnik Fellowship in Life Science Entrepreneurship, which offers HBS alumni the opportunity to create new ventures around promising life-science technologies while developing their leadership skills. Blavatnik said his father was a chemistry professor and head… Read More: Philanthropist Len Blavatnik returns to Harvard Medical School »

Harvard panel on mental health in the workplace

It’s about more than race and culture. To embrace diversity is to offer support to communities facing unfair stigmas, and one of the largest and least-discussed in the workplace are the millions struggling with mental health problems. Experts who served on this year’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Diversity Summer Panel think it’s time for… Read More: Harvard panel on mental health in the workplace »

Harvard scientist finds microbial contaminants in e-cigs

Popular electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products sold in the U.S. were contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, which examined 75 popular e-cigarette products — both single-use cartridges and refillable e-liquids — found that 27 percent contained traces of endotoxin, a microbial agent… Read More: Harvard scientist finds microbial contaminants in e-cigs »

Harvard researchers say soda increases risk of dying from heart disease, breast and colon cancer

Drinking soda, sports drinks and other sugary beverages increases the risk of dying from heart disease and some types of cancers, according to new research.