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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain
Our Mission
Our mission is to understand the brain and to apply that knowledge to improve human health and well-being. To accomplish these goals, we study the brain at many levels, across multiple disciplines, and we collaborate with academic, clinical, and industry partners around the world to challenge and probe the unknown.
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Researchers peer into the brain to learn how cognitive maps help us navigate the world.
![Polina Anikeeva in her lab.](https://mcgovern.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1920x1080-anikeeva2023.jpg)
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Polina Anikeeva
Polina Anikeeva works at the intersection of materials science, electronics, and neurobiology to improve our understanding of brain-body communication.
![Polina Anikeeva in her lab.](https://mcgovern.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1920x1080-anikeeva2023.jpg)
Our Researchers
Our faculty consists of leading researchers with cutting-edge expertise and complementary approaches to understanding the brain.
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