Neurosurgery Department Research
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Email: mgbneurosurgery@mgb.org
Overview
The research laboratories in the Department of Neurosurgery conduct both basic science research and clinical research to explore a range of complex neurological diseases, such as brain tumors, spinal disorders, stroke, and epilepsy. The aim of our research is to investigate the underlying risks, treatment strategies, and outcomes associated with these diseases and translate new findings to design and optimize neurosurgical treatments for each of our patients. Our faculty and scientists apply state-of-the-art techniques and technologies in imaging, bioinformatics, and genetics to take on an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach in their research activities. Our Department works collaboratively on various research projects, as well as with other local, national and international partnering institutes. For more information about our research, please email <mgbneurosurgeryresearchadministration@mgb.org.>
Neurosurgery research labs
Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
https://zivwilliams.mgh.harvard.edu
Probing the mechanisms by which individual neurons communicate locally and across cortical areas and investigate new approaches for reconstituting the line of communication across areas disrupted within the CNS.
Neural Prosthetic Research Lab
https://friedlab.mgh.harvard.edu
Seeking to improve the effectiveness of CNS-based neural prosthetics by understanding how and why neurons respond to electric stimulation
Image Guided Neurosurgery Lab
https://golbylab.bwh.harvard.edu
Studying ways to enhance intraoperative guidance using new imaging technologies
Mapping & Engineering Neural Dynamics (MEND) Lab
Applying neural engineering and neuromodulation to understand the brain and treat neurological and psychiatric diseases.
Brain Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy Program
Bringing together research teams with a shared interest in understanding how the immune response to brain tumors works and how to develop new immunotherapies to improve patient lives.
Harvey Cushing Neuro-Oncology Labs
Developing novel genetic therapies for malignant brain tumors
Clinical Neurosurgery Research Group
Developmental Neurosurgery Lab
Neurotech Justice Accelerator at MGB
Spinal Cord Injury Research Lab
Surgical Molecular Imaging Lab
Translational Neuro-Oncology Lab
Fellowships and trainings
Shaping the future of neuroscience
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Brain tumor patient Simeon Moses, with Brian Nahed, MD, MSc, MGB Vice Chair of Education
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Patient Care
Where discovery meets care, for every patient
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The Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Brigham is on the forefront of neuroscience and tumor biology research – transforming insights from the lab into better care for our patient world wide.