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Photo by Graham Ramsay

From Focus:
Precursor Pinpointed that Generates Heart Cells
Two independent studies, from the labs of Kenneth Chien (above) and Stuart Orkin, report that a single type of “master” cell in developing mice can morph into the two or three major kinds of heart cell—cardiac myocytes, smooth muscle cells, and, in one study, endothelial cells. The findings fuel hope that scientists may one day be able to identify these stemlike cardiac cells in humans for patching or replacing damaged heart tissue.

Upcoming

The Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center/Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s 20th Annual Scientific Poster Symposium

Wednesday, January 10
9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Spotlight

Photo by Jeff Thiebauth/Photo by Paul Batista, MGH Photo Dept.

Jordan and Kay Professorships Announced
Among the recent endowed chairs to be celebrated are the Jordan professorship, for advancing stem cell biology, and the Kay family professorship, which supports medical oncology.

Student Scene

The Education of a Physician-manager
Jason Sanders argues that approaching health care as an economic sector and not solely as a patient-by-patient profession might aid physicians in shaping the trends in health care delivery.

Lab Works

A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research.

StudenTalk

Personal takes on issues inside and outside the classroom.