Molecular and Cellular

Picower Institute scientists probe the role of genes, proteins and molecules in the physiology and action of neurons and glia, including how synaptic connections change. To learn more about these or other areas of inquiry, select them under Research Topics and you'll find relevant Picower people, discoveries and events.

Kay Tye receives NIH Pioneer Award

October 5, 2017
Awards
The award will be used to map the neural circuitry of social interactions and develop a mathematical model for complex group behaviors.
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The neural circuits of linked brain waves

September 27, 2017
Research Findings
Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit that generates brain waves carrying spatial information
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Blocking a key enzyme may reverse memory loss

August 8, 2017
Research Findings
MIT study suggests a new approach to developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
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Four MIT faculty elected 2016 AAAS Fellows

November 21, 2016
Awards
Green, Ketterle, Nedivi, and Shrobe are among those recognized for their efforts toward advancing science.
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Kwanghun Chung receives NIH New Innovator Award

October 13, 2016
Awards
Award will support the development of technologies that can enable a better understanding of complex biological systems.
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Decoding hidden dreams

August 30, 2016
Research Findings
Neuroscientists decrypt the sleeping brain to reveal hidden memories.
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Neuroscience of Democracy Symposium

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

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

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

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

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

Colloquium on the Brain and Cognition with Christopher Harvey, PhD, Harvard University

March 19
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

Aging Brain Seminar with Kang Shen, PhD, Stanford University

December 8
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

43 Vassar St
Picower Seminar Room (46-3310)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Event Type: Aging Brain Seminars
Availability: Public Event

Colloquium on the Brain and Cognition with Gloria Choi, PhD, MIT

October 23
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
From: https://picower.mit.edu/research-topics/molecular-and-cellular