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How AI-Powered Digital Twins Could Transform Care for Heart Failure Patients

By Brian Burns | February 3, 2026

An illustrated concept of a digitally generated heart.

Digital twins can help doctors spot small changes early and predict when trouble is coming, transforming care from reactive to proactive.

Researchers Provide “First Look” Pitches of Cutting-Edge Research Projects Primed for Translation to Patient Care, at 2025 World Medical Innovation Forum (Podcast)

By Ryan Jaslow | October 21, 2025

Chris Coburn, Robert Kingston, Jeannie Lee and Kathryn Rexode on stage at the 2025 World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston

A group of 18 Mass General Brigham investigators delivered rapid fire pitches of research projects with the potential to transform healthcare.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Q&A featuring Manisha Bahl, MD, MPH

By Marcela Quintanilla-Dieck | October 28, 2022

Dr. Bahl is using artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) to improve the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer.

How Chest X-Rays Could Provide New Clues About Your Future Health Risks

By Brian Burns | August 8, 2019

While one person may not be able to analyze and process all that information, computers powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help.

Researchers Use Machine Learning to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Techniques

By Brian Burns | November 10, 2017

Imagine enduring a painful, expensive and scar-inducing surgery—only to find out afterwards that it wasn’t necessary. This is the situation for many women with high-risk breast lesions.

Wireless Sleep Monitoring System Could Make Sleep Studies Much Easier

By Brian Burns | October 23, 2017

Researchers from MIT and Mass General recently unveiled a wireless, portable system for monitoring individuals during sleep that could provide new insights into sleep disorders and reduce the need for time and cost-intensive overnight sleep studies in a clinical sleep lab.

HUBweek Art of Talking Science Competition Recap

By Brian Burns | October 16, 2017

A recap of our second annual Art of Talking Science Competition, which focused on AI and machine learning.

Artificial Intelligence Makes Waves in Healthcare

By Brian Burns | July 14, 2017

There’s so much more to artificial intelligence (AI) than what you’ve seen in sci-fi movies. In fact, advancements in machine learning could provide new opportunities for medical research and diagnosis.