June 24, 2025
National and international nominations are being sought for the 2026 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, which honors a physician-scientist who has moved science forward with achievements notable for innovation, creativity and the potential for clinical application. The Harrington Prize, which carries a $20,000...
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March 01, 2023
Newfound clarity on the longstanding “medical mystery” may lead to new line of drugs for oxygen delivery disorders, including peripheral artery disease, sickle cell disease, heart failure, and others Continue Reading
February 14, 2023
Thylacine Biotherapeutics Inc. entered into a license agreement with Columbia University for worldwide exclusive rights to develop and commercialize a novel antiviral peptide platform. Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. announced today the acquisition of topically-applied patidegib, a hedgehog signaling pathway blocker, for the treatment of Gorlin syndrome from PellePharm, Inc. Continue Reading
January 24, 2023
A team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), including Marc Wein, MD, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2018 Harrington Scholar-Innovator, might lead to a new, more convenient drug for preventing and treating osteoporosis. Continue Reading
January 12, 2023
Dr. Christiane Wrann of Massachusetts General Hospital selected for research aimed at using the novel exercise hormone irisin to treat Alzheimer’s disease Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Study led by University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University team details a small-molecule drug that lowers cholesterol by 70% in animal models Continue Reading
October 19, 2022
Grant award provides MD/PhD candidates with funding and expertise to translate promising scientific discoveries into medicines Continue Reading
August 08, 2022
Hope to Help Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa Continue Reading
August 02, 2022
New therapy seeks to protect from rare muscle-wasting disorder Continue Reading
July 25, 2022
Harrington Discovery Institute and the American Society for Clinical Investigation seek nominations to recognize an outstanding achievement by a physician-scientist Continue Reading