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Tal Research Group, responsible for the Maestro study being run with the help of the CCTR, recently posted a preprint related to information discovered in another study currently headed by the lab. In a mouse model, the researchers observed persistent infection of the female reproductive tract up to 15 months post-inoculation, leading to uterine glandular cysts, endometrial hyperplasia, and vaginal epithelial changes. Additionally, analysis of electronic health records indicated that Lyme disease is associated with higher risks of menorrhagia, miscarriage, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis.

One of the notable success stories to emerge from a CCTR collaboration, REEV, has recently closed a $9.2 million funding round. The company is developing DREEVEN, an AI-powered robotic knee brace designed to reduce muscle fatigue and restore mobility for individuals with multiple sclerosis or those recovering from a stroke or spinal cord injury. REEV's collaboration with the CCTR was supported in part by a Sandbox Rolling Grant from MeHI, which enabled the company to address critical research questions.

At a recent networking event for Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) startup and sandbox partners, Tatiana Urman, MSN, participated in a panel discussion and spoke about the Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR).

Long-haul covid and chronic Lyme disease are surprisingly similar. In collaboration with the CCTR, MIT immunoengineer Mikki Tal is on the case.

Join the Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) and the MIT Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) on February 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the third event in the Mass Digital Health Sandbox Networking Series.

Join Prehealth Advising this IAP for a collection of events designed to help you explore your interest in careers at the intersection of medicine, healthcare, and research along with the chance to get involved in small-scale volunteer opportunities and clinical experiences.

Entrepreneurs, start ups, and state leaders gathered at the State House to focus on issues ranging from reproductive care to disease control, kicking off the latest Massachusetts eHealth Institute at MassTech (MeHI) Digital Health Challenge.

Join the Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) for the launch event for the Women's Health Challenge. The CCTR will be hosting a table at the event--stop by for info, demos, souvenirs, and more!

‘This is a solvable problem’: New Massachusetts studies, including one conducted in collaboration with the CCTR, aim to unlock the mysteries of chronic Lyme disease. A distinct ‘antibody signature’ could herald a new test to pinpoint who will recover. 

The new device, which can be incorporated into a bra, could allow more frequent monitoring of patients at high risk for breast cancer. The device's ultrasound technology was developed and tested in collaboration with the CCTR.