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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.
Twenty-five years after its founding, the McGovern Institute is shaping brain science and improving human lives at a global scale
The institute celebrates its discoveries in the areas of basic neuroscience, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, brain-body connections, and therapeutics.
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.
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