Startups take root in senior capstone class
Over the years, dozens of student products from Class 2.009 (Product Engineering Processes) have inspired startups.
Over the years, dozens of student products from Class 2.009 (Product Engineering Processes) have inspired startups.
At an exhibition marking two decades since a transformative gift from the Picower Foundation, current and alumni members described research at the forefront of neuroscience and beyond.
A machine-learning method finds patterns of health decline in ALS, informing future clinical trial designs and mechanism discovery. The technique also extends to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
By continuously monitoring a patient’s gait speed, the system can assess the condition’s severity between visits to the doctor’s office.
An MIT-developed device with the appearance of a Wi-Fi router uses a neural network to discern the presence and severity of one of the fastest-growing neurological diseases in the world.
Targeting these circuits could offer a new way to reverse motor dysfunction and depression in Parkinson’s patients.
K. Lisa Yang Brain-Body Center to investigate the brain’s complex relationship with other body systems.
MIT and Mass General Brigham researchers and physicians connect in person to bring AI into mainstream health care.
Professor Polina Anikeeva’s innovation in the treatment of neurological disorders highlights the interdisciplinary nature of her field.
How 3D-printed models of neuronal axons could accelerate development of new therapies to treat neurodegenerative disorders.
Two MIT faculty members earn funding from the G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation.
Tool developed at MIT simultaneously measures chemical and electrical brain signals, revealing unexpectedly complex relationship between brain signals.
Collaborative research center funded by Lisa Yang and Hock Tan ’75 blends engineering and neuroscience to advance molecular tools for treating brain disorders.
At MIT, senior Tarun Kamath has explored neuroscience and science policy, while helping his peers find ways to reduce stress.
Gifts to MIT and Harvard Medical School totaling $9 million will fund independent research on cannabinoid’s influence on brain health and behavior.