Poitras Center for Psychiatric Disorders Research
New gift expands mental illness studies at Poitras Center for Psychiatric Disorders Research
A commitment from longtime supporters Patricia and James Poitras ’63 initiates multidisciplinary efforts to understand and treat complex psychiatric disorders.
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The Poitras Center for Psychiatric Disorders Research was founded at the McGovern Institute in 2007 through a commitment from Patricia and James Poitras ‘63 to address the root causes of psychiatric disorders and accelerate the development of novel treatments. The center supports research not only at the McGovern Institute but throughout MIT, including collaborative projects with other institutions such as the Broad Institute, McLean Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and other clinical research centers.
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Psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression are among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Their biological basis is still largely unknown, and the Poitras Center supports the following visionary research directions to address this urgent need.