2020 (Introduction)

For a couple of months, 2020 was looking to be a year like any other in the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging—that is, a year with continued success in performing cutting-edge research and with uninterrupted growth across the board. But as with most institutions, and indeed most people, everything changed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the many challenges, though, Center researchers and staff continued the important work of advancing healthcare through the development and application of biomedical imaging technologies. At the same time, members of the Martinos community found ways—often very creative ways—to help others through a period too often defined by struggle and loss. Following is the story of their immeasurable contributions.