Seward Rutkove Laboratory
Located at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, our lab focuses on translational research for the development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics to help treat neuromuscular diseases and improve muscle and nerve health.
OUR MISSION
Much of our research involves the application of electrophysiological measures, imaging modalities, and innovative bioengineering approaches to diagnose and treat these disorders. These techniques include electrical impedance myography, quantitative ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and nerve and muscle excitability techniques. We are also interested in studying mechanisms of disease pathogenesis and testing new therapeutic agents that can improve function and health. Some of our longer term goals include developing novel, powerful biomarkers to assist with disease diagnosis, the assessment of progression, and the effect of therapy.