Proto Magazine is a national science and health publication produced by Massachusetts General Hospital in collaboration with Time Inc. It was first launched in 2005 and focuses on news in biomedicine and health care, covering basic and clinical research, medical policy, technology, and notable figures in the medical field. The magazine delivers in-depth articles, personal essays about patients' experiences, and interviews with leaders in science and medicine. Proto is targeted at physicians, researchers, policymakers, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in advances in science and healthcare. Its articles have been cited and reprinted in prominent outlets, and the magazine has won several publishing awards.