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Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) discussed how fast vaccine development can proceed when there is a true global emergency and sufficient resources.

Antifragility On Steroids: Embracing Disruption As The New Norm.

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During a year when many hospitals in the U.S. were overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, other kinds of medical care dropped off sharply. In a recent study, BIDMC researchers found that deaths from two kinds of heart disease increased in several states in the months after the pandemic began relative to 2019.

Missed Doctor Visits Have Created Covid’s Shadow Health Crisis.

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Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) answered questions about the COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed in a collaboration between Johnson & Johnson and BIDMC.

Dr. Dan Barouch, the director of Beth Israel's Center for Virology and Vaccine Research who led design efforts for the vaccine alongside Johnson & Johnson, answers questions around the new vaccine.

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Last year, the Singing Surgeons, Elvis Francois, MD (Orthopedics, BIDMC) and Dr. William Robinson released an EP of inspirational cover songs to raise money for COVID relief. Now, they have recorded new music to raise awareness for American Heart Month.

The Singing Surgeons Are Making Music Again – This Time For Heart Health Awareness.

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Researchers think that combining two vaccines could strengthen immune responses by harnessing the best features of each. Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) noted it’s possible that responses might be better than what either vaccine can achieve on its own but that remains to be proven experimentally for COVID-19.

Combining different coronavirus shots could speed immunization campaigns — and even boost immune response.

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This op-ed by Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD (Infectious Disease, BIDMC) and Kathryn Stephenson, MD, MPH (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) for US News & World Report, presented the debate about reopening K-12 schools for full in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and argued how waiting until it’s “safe enough” is clearly defined, the benchmark may be elusive – and remain just around the corner for the foreseeable future.

Opening schools with zero risk may not be possible for a long while. So how long will we let our kids suffer and fall behind?

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Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) discussed the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, developed in collaboration with BIDMC.

When your chance for a COVID-19 shot comes...

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A study by researchers at BIDMC provided new evidence that critically ill patients with COVID-19 who were treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) had better odds of survival than those who were not treated with ECMO.

Improving survival rates for patients with severe COVID...

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As new variants of the coronavirus make headlines, experts warn that they could fuel another surge in the pandemic. Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) shared concerns that the variants from South Africa and Brazil contain mutations that make them able to fully or partially evade antibodies.

The experts are sounding warnings about coronavirus...

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Kevin Tabb, MD shares that COVID-19 has prompted new cooperation among rival hospitals

COVID-19 has prompted new cooperation among...

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Alexa Kimball, MD, MPH (President & CEO, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at BIDMC) shared her experience administering the COVID-19 vaccine to her colleagues.

'I Can Dare To Hope': What It Felt Like To Spend A Day...

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Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) reflected on the one-year anniversary of the first coronavirus case in Massachusetts and his labs efforts towards developing a vaccine against the virus that started over a year ago, on January 10, 2020.

Local Researcher Behind Johnson & Johnson Vaccine...

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Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) spoke to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s trial results, the potential for improved results after a second dose, and his thoughts about the ever-changing pandemic.

Newest vaccine emerges amid a ‘more complicated pandemic’

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Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) who partnered with Johnson & Johnson to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, joined WGBH’s Jim Braude to discuss the single shot vaccine candidate.

Where Does Johnson & Johnson’s Single Shot Vaccine Fit In The COVID-19 Fight?

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Local restaurants have started experimenting with CSR subscription meals during the COVID pandemic. For Eileen Reynolds, MD (Internal Medicine, BIDMC), who loves to cook but works long hours, the subscriptions have been a joy and something to look forward to.

It’s like a CSA share, but for restaurants. And it’s working.

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As Massachusetts moves to Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan today, the mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Fenway Park will have its grand opening today as well. The site, operated by CIC Health with BIDMC as the medical director, opened with a soft launch on Friday to vaccinate health care workers, and Edward Ullman, MD (Emergency Medicine, BIDMC) discussed how incredible this opportunity is.

Fenway Park Concourse Turned Into COVID-19 Vaccine Site

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Scientists are studying new and more contagious COVID-19 variants, and their potential impact on vaccines. Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) noted that new variants are not a surprise as viruses do change over time.

Early studies show vaccines are less effective against a South African variant.

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J&J single-shot vaccine, developed by Barouch’s lab, announced 85% effective against severe COVID-19 disease

Johnson & Johnson vaccine 'highly effective'...

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As Massachusetts hopes of vaccinating almost everyone by the end of the summer, Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) noted that the shortages could continue for a while.

Biden is ramping up the vaccine supply, but questions remain about state’s ability to give shots

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The Fenway COVID-19 vaccination site officially launches on Monday with plans to vaccinate as many as 1,250 people every day. The state’s largest hospital networks, including BILH, are telling older patients affiliated with them that they will be offered a coronavirus vaccine.

Two Hot Dogs And A Shot, Please! From Fenway Park To Hospitals, More Vaccinations Get Under Way

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