Neurology
From Gene Discovery to Patient Impact: A Conversation with Susan A. Slaugenhaupt, PhD
Susan A. Slaugenhaupt, PhD, investigator at Mass General Brigham and president of the American Society for Human Genetics, reflects on more than 30 years of genetics research, from identifying genes linked to rare diseases to advancing new therapies for patients. She discusses breakthroughs in genomics, the future of precision medicine, and how patients and families continue to inspire her work.
Read MoreWhat a 2,700-mile bike ride taught a Mass General Brigham researcher about health access in rural America
Mass General Brigham postdoctoral researcher George Usmanov, PhD, completed the 2,700-mile Tour Divide bike race and gained firsthand insight into the healthcare challenges facing rural communities. His experiences are helping inform research on brain health, digital health tools, and improving access to care in underserved areas.
Read MoreResearchers Unplugged: Meet Julia Billups, PhD, a Researcher Studying How Brain Fats May Shape Parkinson’s Disease
Meet the brain researcher who loves outings with her dog and husband and participating in her church community.
Read MoreNew Wearable Robotics Showcase the Power of Life-Changing Research at Mass General Brigham
Researchers at Mass General Brigham are developing wearable robotics that could help people with ALS, stroke and other disabilities regain independence.
Read MoreMeet Some of the Mass General Brigham Scientists Driving Neuroscience Forward
The Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute is at the forefront of advancing research to better understand brain health and improve patient care.
Read MoreAI Analysis of Patient Voice Recordings Could Help Catch Alzheimer’s Disease at its Earliest—and Most Treatable—Stages
It’s often said that the eyes are the window to the soul. Could language-the words we speak and how we speak them-be a window into brain health and risk of cognitive decline?
Read MoreConnecting Mind and Machine: How The Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute Is Helping Restore Independence Through iBCI Innovation
An implantable brain-computer interface (iBCI) allows a person to control an external computer or device using only their intent to move or speak.
Read MoreTanuja Chitnis Continues to Make Strides for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Chitnis is using a unique blend of clinical trials, genomic studies and personalized medicine to improve care for patients with multiple sclerosis at all ages.
Read MoreFive Things to Know: How a Shift From Treatment to Prevention Could Reduce the Impact of Neurological Diseases
An new approach approach that prioritizes maintaining lifelong brain health could prevent the onset of stroke, dementia and other diseases.
Read MoreImage Shows How Nasal Foralumab Reduces Brain Inflammation in Patient with Alzheimer’s Disease
Visualizing brain inflammation is a groundbreaking technique that researchers can use to accelerate drug development for neurological diseases.
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