Harvard Gazette Highlights Duraisingh Lab’s Translational Science
A recent Harvard Gazette article spotlights Harvard’s efforts to accelerate the translation of laboratory discoveries into real-world medical solutions. The piece highlights several research teams working to shorten the timeline from basic science breakthroughs to new treatments, diagnostics, and interventions for patients.
Among the featured examples is the Duraisingh Lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Led by Dr. Manoj Duraisingh, the lab’s cutting-edge research on malaria and other parasitic diseases is showcased for its innovative approach—combining genetics, cell biology, and collaboration across disciplines and institutions to develop new strategies for combating infectious diseases.
The article also features advances in cancer research and precision medicine, underscoring the importance of collaboration, training, and university investment in building bridges between lab and clinic.
For a full look at how the Duraisingh Lab and others are transforming scientific discoveries into better health outcomes, read the Harvard Gazette article “Speeding discoveries from lab to patients“.
