Making the Invisible Visible Dr. Michal Tal addressed HHS Secretary Kennedy and key stakeholders on the critical need for Systems Medicine and Novel Alternative Methods (NAMs) to diagnose and treat infection-associated chronic illnesses. On Dec. 15, Michal (Mikki) Tal, an immuno-engineer at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research, was invited to the U.S. Department of Health and…
CGR Director Linda Griffith was recently featured on NPR’s Science Friday podcast. In a compelling 20-minute segment titled, “Endometriosis Is Common. Why Is Getting Diagnosed So Hard?,” host Flora Lichtman asks Dr. Griffith to weigh in on the latest research and why this common condition remains so complex. They discuss critical topics, including: The latest science on the biology of endometriosis…
The MIT Center for Gynepathology Research (CGR) is built on a foundation of scientific innovation and dedicated collaboration, driven by individuals who turn deep personal knowledge of disease into impactful research. Dr. Katie Burns, an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati, is a powerful example of this guiding principle. Her recent work on immune…
The Fairbairn Menstruation Science Fund will advance groundbreaking research from Professor Linda Griffith (pictured) that will allow researchers to accelerate the understanding and treatment of often-neglected diseases that tend to be more common in women. (Photo: Gretchen Ertl) MIT Launches “Moonshot for Menstruation Science” MIT News Publication Date: July 18, 2025 The MIT Health and…
We are excited to invite you to a landmark event at MIT: “Menstruation Science: Unlocking the Secrets of the Hormone-Immunity Nexus” on April 9, 2025 (REGISTER). This event marks the official launch of Menstruation Science—a pioneering new field dedicated to unraveling the biological complexities of menstruation, gynecological health, immune system differences, and the far-reaching effects of sex hormones on human…
At the recent MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) event, Professor Linda Griffith, director of the Center for Gynepathology Research (CGR) at MIT, delivered a bold talk titled “Move Over, Mice!”—a call for innovation in women’s disease research. Griffith highlighted the urgent need for better diagnostic tools and treatments for conditions like endometriosis and infertility—areas that…