In Print

Photos by Graham Ramsay

From Focus:
Immune Scavengers Target Alzheimer’s Plaques
Microglia, the primary immune cells of the central nervous system, may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease according to new research from the labs of Joseph El Khoury (right) and Andrew Luster. The scientists found that blocking microglial migration accelerates Alzheimer-like pathology in a mouse model of the disease. The study adds to the debate over the role of microglia in the brain. While these cells are involved in pro-inflammatory, neurotoxic responses, these latest findings show that they also can be neuroprotective, at least in the earliest stages of disease.  

Upcoming

Presentation and Poster Session

67th Annual Soma Weiss Student Research Day

Thursday, April 19
1–4:30 p.m.

Speaker:
Patricia Donahoe

Spotlight

Photo by Graham Ramsay

Van Vactor Named Head of BBS
David Van Vactor, HMS professor of cell biology, has been named the new head of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences graduate program. He will be looking to create opportunities for interaction and synergy across the entire Harvard research community.

Student Scene

Photo by Graham Ramsay

Human Development: Why People Do the Things They Do
In the new second-year course Human Development, co-directed by Steven Schlozman (above) and Jonathan Alpert, students will learn about the normal stages of human growth, which will prepare them for the following study of psychopathology.

Science Progress

A new HMS site tracing paths to progress in health care through funding, science, and discovery.

Lab Works

A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research.

StudenTalk

Personal takes on issues inside and outside the classroom.