Instagram Story Viewer

Join us in recognizing the nurses who have made a difference in your life by adding a message of appreciation to our virtual thank you card. National Nurses Week ends on May 12, so please add your message today! Link in bio.

For graduating medical student Yoseph Boku, an HMS lecture on sickle cell disease led to a mentorship that has shaped his career path.

He met Sharl Azar, HMS instructor and medical director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, during a lecture and came to him with research ideas on patient-focused problems.

“What was especially unique about Yoseph was that he was deeply and genuinely and compassionately dedicated to the questions he was asking me about this patient population,” Azar said. “And that was obvious from the very first conversations that we were having with each other.”

Sickle cell disease is the most common life-threatening blood disorder in the world. In the United States, it’s estimated to affect approximately 100,000 people, though the true number is likely higher due to underdiagnosis and limited awareness of the condition.

Together, they launched a research project to address challenges faced by patients with sickle cell who are incarcerated.

Their mentorship story shows what’s possible at HMS and its affiliated hospitals: a career that blends clinical care, research, health equity, and connection with the community.

“One thing that I've learned from Dr. Azar that I just couldn't have learned in a 90-minute lecture slide is actually going to the bedside with Dr. Azar and seeing how authentically he connects with his patients,” Boku said.

After graduation, Boku will begin his internal medicine residency at MGH.

Happy National Nurses Week! Help us thank Mass General Brigham’s incredible nurses who care for our community by adding a note to our virtual thank you card. Link in bio.

Happy National Nurses Week! Help us thank Mass General Brigham’s incredible nurses who care for our community by adding a note to our virtual thank you card. Link in bio.

Happy National Nurses Week! Help us thank Mass General Brigham’s incredible nurses who care for our community by adding a note to our virtual thank you card. Link in bio.

Wishing our friend Peter Cahill good luck as he embarks on his 13th annual bike ride from @MassGeneral to Montreal to raise awareness and funds for neurofibromatosis research and care at Mass General Brigham.

Peter and his wife, Andrea, established the Andrea Cahill Fund for NF2 Research after her diagnosis with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic condition known to cause tumors on the nerves, particularly in the skull and spine. Throughout her long journey with the disease, Andrea’s tenacity and spirit inspired countless others, and her memory lives on through Peter’s continued efforts, supporting the research of Scott Plotkin, MD, PhD, program director of Neuro-Oncology at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. @peter_cahill_author

Springtime at Mass General 🌷#MassGeneralMonday

The O’Brien-Romano family helps children with autism thrive in school through their philanthropic giving to strengthen educational support services at the Lurie Center for Autism. In the first weeks after their son Ben began kindergarten, Karen O’Brien and Gary Romano felt like they were living through a “crash.” The stress of seeing Ben struggle in his new school environment—and a sinking sense that it wouldn’t be temporary—brought their long-simmering worries to a boiling point.

Ten years later, today feels much brighter for Ben. He is thriving as a freshman in high school, with a voracious love of reading and a zeal for cross-country running. In addition to his hard work over the last decade, for Ben, the game-changers have been his parents’ love, patience and tireless advocacy, strong support at school and the wraparound, expert care he has received at the Lurie Center.

Karen and Gary are delighted and grateful for Ben’s success. Still, they can’t help thinking of how different things could have been for him—and are for so many children with autism. Out of care for families in the autism community struggling with access to information and inclusive learning, they have made significant contributions in recent years to strengthen the Lurie Center’s educational support services. Read more about their story at the link in our bio.

For Bailey, the bell signifies the end of her proton radiation treatment that she has been receiving at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute for her rare and aggressive brain cancer, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT). Surrounded by her parents, older brother, family, friends, and care team, Bailey marked an important milestone since her brain surgery and diagnosis in August 2025.

Throughout months of treatment, Bailey faced each day with courage and determination. Her family described her as “so resilient, brave, and strong this entire time. She never complained, she always stayed positive, and she learned as much as she could along the way. She always reassured us she was okay, and she stayed smiling and full of joy. Her bright, loving spirit touches everyone she meets, and she has never stopped looking ahead at how much she wants to do in life. We are so proud of our daughter. She never gave up. She never gave in. She continued to shine, even in the darkest days.”

In recognition of #WorldAutismMonth, we asked members of our team to reflect on this question: “What is one thing you’d like every family with autism to know?”

In recognition of #WorldAutismMonth, we asked members of our team to reflect on this question: “What is one thing you’d like every family with autism to know?”

In recognition of #WorldAutismMonth, we asked members of our team to reflect on this question: “What is one thing you’d like every family with autism to know?”

In recognition of #WorldAutismMonth, we asked members of our team to reflect on this question: “What is one thing you’d like every family with autism to know?”

In recognition of #WorldAutismMonth, we asked members of our team to reflect on this question: “What is one thing you’d like every family with autism to know?”

It's #VolunteerWeek! We're sending a big thank you to the 900+ people who volunteer at our hospital! Your contributions create meaningful change in our patients' lives every day.

It's #VolunteerWeek! We're sending a big thank you to the 900+ people who volunteer at our hospital! Your contributions create meaningful change in our patients' lives every day.

It's #VolunteerWeek! We're sending a big thank you to the 900+ people who volunteer at our hospital! Your contributions create meaningful change in our patients' lives every day.

It's #VolunteerWeek! We're sending a big thank you to the 900+ people who volunteer at our hospital! Your contributions create meaningful change in our patients' lives every day.

It's #VolunteerWeek! We're sending a big thank you to the 900+ people who volunteer at our hospital! Your contributions create meaningful change in our patients' lives every day.

It's #VolunteerWeek! We're sending a big thank you to the 900+ people who volunteer at our hospital! Your contributions create meaningful change in our patients' lives every day.

It's #VolunteerWeek! We're sending a big thank you to the 900+ people who volunteer at our hospital! Your contributions create meaningful change in our patients' lives every day.

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

Yesterday, over 30,000 people took on 26.2 miles in the 130th Boston Marathon — more than 400 of those runners raced in support of causes across Mass General Brigham, collectively raising $5.94M in service to our patients. We’re so proud of all the runners and deeply grateful to all the volunteers and teams who made the day a success!

After being diagnosed with a rare form of Thyroid Cancer at 19 years old - on her first day of Sophomore year at Harvard - Grace Taylor this year just completed her first ever marathon! It was a long journey to get to this point (treatments, therapy, sacrifices, and losses) but through it all she still manages to think she is the luckiest person in the world.

#boston #bostonmarathon #harvard #trending #running

📍Mile 20 of the Boston Marathon, without a trending audio 💙💛🦄✨📣🎉🩵