Disorders

Picower Institute scientists investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying complex disorders of the brain that affect emotion and cognition. To learn more about research in these or other areas, select them under "Research Topics" and you'll find relevant Picower people, discoveries and events.

March 22, 2017

Research Findings

Surprisingly, the neurons are located in a brain region thought to be linked with fear.

December 7, 2016

Research Findings

Noninvasive technique reduces beta amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

December 2, 2016

Awards

Picower Institute director awarded for her research on brain development, neurological disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease.

November 15, 2016

Awards

Picower Neuroscientist recognized for her work on emotional circuitry of the brain.

November 9, 2016

Research Findings

Study finds a complex series of molecular, cellular, circuit and network-level changes contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's.

August 3, 2016

Awards

Neuroscientist recognized by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for project on neural circuits for anxiety control.

January 28, 2016

Research findings

Immune molecules in infected mothers tied to brain and behavior abnormalities in offspring.

November 4

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

43 Vassar Street
Singleton Auditorium (46-3002, Third Floor of MIT Building 46)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Event Type: Symposia

Availability: Public Event

October 28

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

43 Vassar St
Singleton Auditorium (46-3002, Third Floor of MIT Building 46)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Event Type: The Picower Lectures

Availability: Public Event

May 19

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

43 Vassar Street
3rd Floor, Singleton Auditorium (46-3002)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Event Type: Symposia

Availability: Public Event

May 7

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

43 Vassar Street
Singleton Auditorium (46-3002, Third Floor of MIT Building 46)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Event Type: Colloquium

Availability: Public Event

April 30

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

43 Vassar Street
Singleton Auditorium (46-3002, Third Floor of MIT Building 46)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Event Type: Colloquium

Availability: Public Event

Scientists identify brain circuit that drives pleasure-inducing behavior

Unique visual stimulation may be new treatment for Alzheimer’s

Li-Huei Tsai receives Society for Neuroscience Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award

Kay Tye Receives the Society for Neuroscience Young Investigator Award

Creating therapies for Alzheimer's disease by targeting neural circuits

Kay Tye receives Freedman Prize for Exceptional Basic Research

How severe maternal inflammation can lead to autism-like behavior

The Picower Institute Fall 2026 Symposium

The 2026 Picower Lecture with Richard L. Huganir, PhD, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neuroscience of Democracy Symposium

Colloquium on the Brain and Cognition with Larry Zipursky, PhD, UCLA

Colloquium on the Brain and Cognition with Priya Rajasethupathy, PhD, The Rockefeller University