Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain

About Us

Our mission is to understand the brain and to apply that knowledge to improve human health and well-being.

We blend engineering ingenuity with scientific exploration, accelerating our fundamental understanding of the brain and positioning the McGovern Institute as a transformative leader in the field.

From gene therapies to bionic limbs, our innovations become actionable solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Astrocyte diversity across space and time

A new atlas charts the diversity of an influential cell type in the brains of mice and marmosets.

Polina Anikeeva

Polina Anikeeva works at the intersection of materials science, electronics, and neurobiology to improve our understanding of brain-body communication.

Our Researchers

Our faculty consists of leading researchers with cutting-edge expertise and complementary approaches to understanding the brain.

Research Areas

Focus Areas

Disorder Areas