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Connecting Mind and Machine: How The Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute Is Helping Restore Independence Through iBCI Innovation 

By Nicoletta Valenzano, MPH | February 10, 2026
An illustrated concept of a brain-computer interface

An implantable brain-computer interface (iBCI) allows a person to control an external computer or device using only their intent to move or speak. 

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The MESH Incubator at Mass General Brigham: Using Technology to Address Challenges in Medical Innovation

By Ryan Jaslow | December 5, 2025
MESH incubator team

The research group has approached the use of artificial intelligence for medical innovation with enthusiasm, while still exercising caution.

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Five Animal Superpowers that Researchers are Working to Adapt for Human Health

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | May 15, 2025

Finding ways to help humans mimic some of these animal superpowers could help scientists solve some of medicine’s biggest mysteries.

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Making the Case for Adding the Kidney Emoji as an Educational Tool for Healthcare

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | June 10, 2022

Health advocates hope to gain approval for an anatomically correct kidney emoji that could be used to improve patient-provider communication.

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Humans of MGRI: Sarasa Tohyama, PhD

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | May 18, 2022

Dr. Tohyama is studying the brain mechanisms of patients with chronic pain and loves using her creativity to answer research questions.

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Humans of MGRI: Daniel Ruiz, MD

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | April 26, 2022

Dr. Ruiz is studying the interactions of the immune system with tumor cells in the brain and neck. He also loves dancing and bike riding.

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Where Are They Now (Part 2)? A Virtual Magic Wand Alumni Panel Recap

By Brian Burns | December 3, 2021

Program members recently heard from UCSF Health’s Adita Sharma, MD, about her efforts to develop eco-friendly personal protective equipment that will reduce the environmental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Where Are They Now? A Virtual Magic Wand Alumni Panel Recap

By Brian Burns | October 26, 2021

Participants in the Virtual Magic Wand Program had a chance to hear about the business experiences of three previous participants.

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The Big Picture: How Medical Emoji Could Improve Healthcare Communication

By Brian Burns | September 29, 2021

Patients and healthcare providers would benefit from a more comprehensive and curated set of medical emoji, say the authors of a new position paper.

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Three Lessons from the Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Conference 2021

By Brian Burns | August 30, 2021

Doctors are ideally positioned to identify and solve challenges in patient care, but need the support of industry to succeed.

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