Posts by Roger Tootell, PhD
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Radiology Research in a Rapidly Changing World
As the world changes rapidly, the Department of Radiology at Mass General continues to explore the impact on human health of a variety of concerns — including the aging population in the U.S., the epidemic of loneliness, the climate crisis, and more — and how imaging can mitigate the detrimental effects of the changes.
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Uncovering the Relationship Between Loneliness and Poor Health Outcomes
In an ongoing project, Mass General researchers are studying the epidemic of worsening loneliness and social isolation and its relationship to poor health outcomes. They have identified a potential marker of loneliness, which could help understand the effects of loneliness on the body and even how to reverse them.
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Will Social Distancing Have a Lasting Impact on 'Personal Space'?
Researchers at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital are using virtual reality to study how 'personal space' requirements have changed as a result of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic—and the possible impact of these changes on social functioning.
Mass General Imaging
For over 100 years, the Department of Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital has pioneered imaging technology to improve human health. Today, our researchers develop powerful new ways to diagnose and treat many diseases. From the lab to the clinic, our community of radiologists and researchers brings advances directly to our patients.