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Tufts Medicine announced today that Perrie O'Tierney-Ginn, PhD, has been named the permanent Executive Director of the Mother Infant Research Institute (MIRI) at Tufts Medical Center. She had served as the Interim Executive Director of MIRI since September 2021.

Dr. Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn receives Liley Lectureship at 2023 PAS Meeting.

A comprehensive review study has found that Medicaid and commercial insurance coverage policies for Biogen Alzheimer’s disease drug, Aduhelm, showed large inconsistencies based on plan and geography.

Tufts MC's Predictive Analytics and Comparative Effectiveness (PACE) Center the Recipient of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Grant.

MIRI PI Dr. Michael House mentored Dr. Jean Hostage, who received the Best Maternal Fetal Medicine Presentation To a Person in Training award.

MIRI PI Dr. Yen receives TISUA Award.

The vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is comprised of arteries, veins and vessels that carry blood throughout the body.

Fernanda Alvarado, PhD, MIRI post-doc, completes CTSI Blue Star Investigator Certificate Program.

Boston Magazine has honored 154 Tufts Medical Center physicians as 2022 Boston “Top Doctors.”

Tufts Medical Center completed the first Bionic Eye Implant in New England. Christine now has some light back in her previously dark life. Learn more.

In order to further strengthen the connection between the MIRI and investigators involved in complementary work across Tufts Medicine and Tufts University, MIRI created the role of "Associate PI."

Elizabeth Yen receives the WiMS mentorship seed award.

New partnership will lead to expanded neurological care and services in the Merrimack Valley

While there are different types of varicose veins, there are also different methods for treating them — each unique the patient’s situation and lifestyle.

A national clinical trial led by Tufts Children’s Hospital researchers has found that both targeted genome sequencing and whole genome sequencing may help diagnose genetic abnormalities in neonates and infants. However, the technology and interpretations of results continue to have significant limitations that require further research and understanding.

Andy Alvarez almost lost this life, but with the speed and precision of the Vascular team he is back on his feet.

Arthur Caputi was determined to find the best clinical team to care for this condition.

Boston Magazine has honored 157 Tufts Medical Center physicians as 2021 Boston “Top Doctors.”

The Reid R. Sacco Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program at Tufts Medical Center was created 7 years ago and the team has shared the creation and model of care in a recent publication.

Dr. Elizabeth Yen, a neonatologist at Tufts Medical Center, has joined as PI. Dr. Yen’s lab conducts non-invasive salivary transcriptomic and brain magnetic imaging studies to understand the impact of the prenatal opioid exposure on the developing brain.