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Human Genome Project

30 years ago, in October 1990, the Human Genome Project officially began! The Human Genome Project changed the way we study biology and medicine, and ultimately led to the creation of the Broad. In celebration of the anniversary, we asked Broad community members who have been with us from the start to share some memories from the days of the Human Genome Project.

Black and LatinX URP Report

In 2019 and 2020, Broad undertook a report focused on the experiences of Black and Latinx Broadies. For this study, we gathered institutional data and conducted a series of confidential interviews, focus groups, and open discussions with Broadies. Read the full report here.

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NeuroGAP-Psychosis is increasing the diversity of psychiatric genetics data and chipping away at the roots of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. Learn more about the effort that's bringing scientists from Africa and the US together to enroll 35,000 people across Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda to study the genetics of mental illness.

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Learn about TestBoston, a new direct-to-patient COVID-19 surveillance study launched by Broad and Brigham and Women's Hospital, in which researchers will facilitate at-home viral and antibody testing for 10,000 people.

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Read the latest updates and information about Broad's COVID-19 response.

The Broad Institute is a Working Mother 100 Best Company for fourth consecutive year

For the fourth year in a row, Working Mother magazine has recognized the Broad Institute as one of its 100 Best Companies for leadership in creating progressive programs in the areas of advancement of women, mentoring, flexibility, childcare, and paid parental leave.

How mentors shaped a data scientist’s career path towards industry and translational research

Former Broad summer researcher Javier Pineda talks about the long-term impact scientific mentors can have on undergraduate students.

DIALing up the IDEA strategy: Interventions for impact

Read the second post in Insights, a new blog from Frances Brooks Taplett, Broad’s Chief People Officer, where she discusses what she's learned from Broad's recent Diversity and Inclusion Assessment for Learning (DIAL) survey.

#WhyIScience Q&A: How I code to make a difference

Computer scientist Marianie Simeon talks about how she loves using her coding skills to help people and her efforts to bring together the Black community at Broad.

Broad pilots childcare center so Broadies can focus on work

The center, with regular COVID-19 testing of parents and staff, gives Broadies balancing work and childcare responsibilities an option while schools and some summer camps remain closed.

DNAtrium gallery prototypes in 415 Main

Beginning on August 6, 2020 prototypes of the new DNAtrium will be on display in the 415 Main lobby.

Confronting racism

On Sunday, May 31, amid worldwide protests against racial injustice, Eric Lander sent a note to the Broad community.

#WhyIScience Q&A: A software engineer tells her story of moving from finance to biomedical research

Eno-Abasi Augustine-Akpan talks about her career shift and her passion for mentoring young girls of color in science.

Aviv Regev to join Genentech in August

After 14 years at the Broad Institute, Aviv Regev will take up an extraordinary opportunity to influence biomedicine in August 2020. She has accepted the position of Executive Vice President of Genentech Research and Early Development, one of the most influential roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

EHS Ergonomics for Remote workers

This presentation was recorded in April 2020.

Topics include overall ergonomics and tips specifically for working at home.

Sustainability during coronavirus

Sustainability@Broad has compiled this list of recommendations to reduce your environmental impact while flattening the curve.

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