Mass General Brigham Image-Guided Therapy: Shaping the Future of Surgery
Mass General Brigham is showcasing its Image‑Guided Therapy platform, anchored by a multimodality suite that offers immediate MRI, CT, ultrasound and fluoroscopy access. The facility, operational since 2011, aims to make surgeries, radiation oncology and interventional radiology more precise, efficient and minimally invasive. The program highlights several breakthroughs: molecular profiling and real‑time imaging for prostate biopsies, mass spectrometry‑driven functional mapping in neurosurgery, MRI‑guided breast‑conserving surgery that slashes positive‑margin rates, and the Amigo Suite navigation system that pinpoints sub‑centimeter lung nodules with adequate margins. Computational imaging teams have built algorithms and hardware to improve tumor localization, while tracking technologies compensate for tissue motion during therapy. Clinicians cite concrete outcomes—MRI‑guided breast procedures now require fewer repeat surgeries, and lung‑cancer resections achieve higher safety margins. The deep‑learning group powers AI‑driven decision support, and devices like 3D Slicer and Open IGT link imaging to real‑time instrument guidance, delivering unprecedented procedural precision. These advances position Mass General Brigham as a benchmark for precision medicine, promising lower complication rates, shorter hospital stays and scalable models for other health systems seeking to integrate advanced imaging into routine care.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diet | Mass General Brigham
The video explains that while disease‑modifying drugs are essential for multiple sclerosis (MS), dietary choices can also influence inflammation and symptom severity. It emphasizes that no single scientifically proven MS diet exists, but adopting anti‑inflammatory eating patterns—particularly a Mediterranean‑style regimen—offers...
The Power of One Team at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
The video announces the merger of Mass General Hospital and Brigham Women’s Hospital into the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, positioning the combined entity as a single, cohesive force against cancer. By uniting two top‑ranked academic medical centers, the organization...
Dr. Nino Chiocca Discusses Dynamics of a Top Cancer Team
Dr. Nino Chiocca praises his cancer center as a collaborative, world‑class environment where surgeons, oncologists and radiologists operate as a cohesive team of experts. He chose the institution for its renowned teaching and stayed for its strong research and ability...
Meet Jeremy T. Smith, MD, a Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon at Mass General Brigham
The video introduces Dr. Jeremy T. Smith, an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at Mass General Brigham, highlighting his comprehensive training—from general orthopedic residency to subspecialty fellowship—and his role in both clinical practice and academic leadership. Dr. Smith treats a broad...