The Pillars of Mass General Neuroscience

Mass General Neuroscience brings together leaders in neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery and the Martinos Center to create essential therapies for patients. Clinical and research teams across the hospital work collaboratively and across specialties to improve patient health to solve brain diseases.

The chairs of neurology, psychiatry, and neurosurgery

Our Vision

Globally, the toll of brain and nervous system disorders exceeds that of any other class of diseases. What’s more, brain function influences our body’s response to virtually all diseases, and plays a vital role in the clinical course of all chronic diseases.

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Unparalleled Research Capabilities

Mass General is home to a vibrant, innovative, and caring neuroscience community. Across the hospital, over 2,000 specialists and researchers are dedicated to treating and curing brain and nervous system disorders.

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Neuroscience

Neurosurgery

A complete range of surgical services for the diagnosis, surgical treatment and rehabilitation of neurological disorders.

Neurology

Comprehensive consultative services, diagnostic testing and treatment for neurological conditions.

The chief of psychiatry, Maurizio Fava

Psychiatry

For 80 years we've provided the highest quality care to adults, children and adolescents.

Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

We are devoted to the development and application of advanced biomedical imaging technologies.

#1 Research Hospital in America

Mass General is the #1 research hospital in America, with a large percentage of that dedicated to nervous system related disorders.

1,200 + CLINICAL TRIALS

Mass General has 1,200 clinical trials taking place at any given time.

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NIH Neuroscience Funding at Mass General

Nearly one-third of Mass General's NIH funding goes towards neuroscience-based research.