Congratulations to clinical research coordinators Maria Lopes, B.A., and Joanna Cloutier, B.A., on their abstract being selected as one of the top submissions in the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s CVD Student SIG Flash Talk! The title of the abstract is “Remotely Delivered Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for SCAD Survivors: Findings of Read more…
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Hall and his team on their abstract being selected for a talk in the “Best of SIO” session in the upcoming Society for Integrative Oncology conference! This work was conducted by a cohesive team of mentors, CRCs, and interns from HPRIR.
Dr. Elyse Park discusses the emotional and relational challenges that often come after surviving cancer, and how survivors can move forward embracing health behaviors. Find it here: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/cancer-survivorship
Dr. Joanna Streck talks on University of Oxford’s podcast, “Let’s talk e-cigarettes,” discussing her new study looking at “the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of switching from combustible cigarettes to e-cigarettes in individuals in treatment for opioid use disorder.” The trial is called “Switching Individuals in Treatment for Opioid Use Read more…
HPRIR executive faculty member Daniel Hall, Ph.D., has excitedly been invited to share his presentation: “Living with Vasculitis: Managing uncertainty about pain, fatigue, and sleep” at the 2023 International Vasculitis Symposium! The conference will take place July 14-16th in Chicago, IL. Learn more about the conference and register here!
Congratulations to HPRIR faculty member, Efren Flores, M.D., on being named this year’s recipient of the Tufts University J. David Naparstek Community Mentor Award! This award is given to a public health professional who demonstrates a commitment to excellence through their work as a practioner and mentor.
HPRIR Director Elyse Park, Ph.D. and faculty members Joanna Streck, Ph.D. and Rachel Rosen, Ph.D.discuss substance use among individuals with cancer and describe different cognitive and behavioral strategies for managing substance use in this webinar conducted by the MGH Cancer Center! Watch the full webinar here:
The results of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society 2023 Election are in! Congratulations to HPRIR faculty member, Kelly Irwin, MD, on her appointment to President-Elect. Learn more about APOS and the position here.
MGH will be collaborating with the Vasculitis Foundation to host a series of presentations on vasculitis research, treatments, and related topics here at MGH. The event will also feature round-table discussions between patients, families, and healthcare professionals interested in vasculitis during a catered lunch. Please consider joining us for this Read more…