Massachusetts Eye and Ear

02/26/2026

Are you, or someone you know, interested in participating in the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS on August 30, 2026? Mass Eye and Ear has a few bibs still available.

By raising funds for Mass Eye and Ear, you're raising hope for a healthier future for those who experience debilitating conditions affecting sight, hearing, voice, balance, taste and smell, and cancers of the eye, head and neck.

Learn more and apply today: http://spklr.io/6181BjOif

02/25/2026

All the snow yesterday had us reflecting on the Blizzard of ’78, a moment remembered not just for the storm itself, but for how people showed up for one another. Many nurses worked double shifts for days straight, and physicians pitched in wherever help was needed, even making patients’ beds. When the power went out, roles didn’t matter; the whole hospital came together to keep the patients fed. Thank you to everyone, then and now, for helping us keep our hospital running!

02/19/2026

Congratulations to Sally Reiley, who has run more marathons with Mass Eye and Ear and raised more philanthropic support than any other runner in our 20-year history!

That’s 12 marathons and more than $350,000 raised—an incredible achievement. Thank you, Sally, for your dedication and impact.

We can’t wait to cheer her on again this year as she runs her 13th Boston Marathon with Team Eye and Ear.

Stay tuned for the next profile in our Team Eye and Ear series as we continue celebrating the people who make this program extraordinary.

02/19/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2030 who recently matched into the Harvard Ophthalmology Residency Program. We look forward to seeing you at Mass Eye and Ear!

02/12/2026

With support from donors Jill and Ed Kutchin, Mass Eye and Ear researchers are advancing innovative solutions for understanding why some children have delayed or are unable to develop language—giving patients like Gemma a chance for a better outcome.

Learn more about the groundbreaking work led by pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist Leila Mankarious, MD, and her team.

02/05/2026

Family, friends, mentors and colleagues gathered recently to celebrate the nine graduating interns of the Year Up United/Mass Eye and Ear partnership.

The interns were recognized for their talents, passion for learning, and commitment to growing in a new workplace. Graduating intern Sarah Marius shared what made this experience truly meaningful for her.

The partnership, which began in 2022, opens doors for young professionals pursuing careers in healthcare. There have been 60 interns who have participated in the program so far and nearly half have become full-time employees.

02/02/2026

As part of our commitment to help serve our community, a team from Mass Eye and Ear recently visited one of Hebrew SeniorLife’s senior housing locations to offer vision screenings and education for residents.

02/01/2026

Beginning Sunday, February 1, ongoing repairs along Cambridge Street near Mass Eye and Ear’s main campus will impact traffic in the area. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use public transportation when possible.

01/29/2026

Big news for anyone who experiences motion sickness: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first new prescription treatment in more than 40 years, which works by blocking a brain pathway that triggers the response to vomit.

Adrian Priesol, MD, balance and dizziness specialist, notes that while medications may help reduce symptoms, nondrug options can also play an important role.

The FDA approved the pill Nereus (tradipitant) as a new treatment for vomiting caused by motion sickness, with fewer side effects than older drugs.

01/27/2026

Congratulations to the Mass Eye and Ear physicians who were named “Top Doctors 2026” by Boston Magazine.

Please join us in congratulating the 1,000+ Mass General Brigham physicians who were named "Top Doctors 2026" by Boston Magazine. See the full list: http://spklr.io/6182871Oe

01/23/2026

Massachusetts has issued a storm warning from 9 am Sunday, January 25, through 8 pm Monday, January 26. Heavy snow is expected across much of Southern New England excluding Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Block Island.

Mass General Brigham hospital locations are always open and will remain operational throughout the snowstorm. Please stay safe and visit our website for additional weather-related updates: http://spklr.io/61878L081

01/16/2026

We're grateful to The Willie Fund for raising $100,000 in 2025 to support head and neck cancer research at Mass Eye and Ear. The Willie Fund has given $246,000 over the past four years in honor of Willie Finigan who passed away after a courageous battle with squamous cell carcinoma, a form of head and neck cancer. We're appreciative of his family for choosing to honor his memory by advancing research.