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The clinical facilities at the MS Center are designed specifically with the MS patient in mind. The MS Center has specialized exam rooms, an on-site infusion facility, and highly experienced personnel, including specially trained physicians, nurses and an on-site psychologist and social worker. A high field strength (7T) MRI scanner is available for clinical use. The Brigham MS Center is equipped to provide the best level of care for MS patients and is committed to continuous clinical and laboratory research, in an effort to discover a cure for multiple sclerosis. This web site is designed for both patients and health care professionals. 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