Posts by Michael E. Zalis, MD
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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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Curbing Healthcare's Contributions to Climate Change
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers describe ways in which radiology departments can mitigate their own contributions to climate change, including high electricity use by MRI and CT technologies. Ultimately, such contributions can also play a part in adverse, climate-related health outcomes.
Biography
Michael E. Zalis, MD, is a cardiovascular and interventional radiologist in the Department of Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital and director of the Mass General Brigham Radiology Center for Sustainability.
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.