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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.

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How one brain circuit encodes memories of both places and events

A new computational model explains how neurons linked to spatial navigation can also help store episodic memories.

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

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