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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain
About Us
Our mission is to understand the brain and to apply that knowledge to improve human health and well-being.
We blend engineering ingenuity with scientific exploration, accelerating our fundamental understanding of the brain and positioning the McGovern Institute as a transformative leader in the field.
From gene therapies to bionic limbs, our innovations become actionable solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Twenty-five years after its founding, the McGovern Institute is shaping brain science and improving human lives at a global scale
The institute celebrates its discoveries in the areas of basic neuroscience, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, brain-body connections, and therapeutics.
Josh McDermott
Josh McDermott operates at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and engineering to study how people hear and interpret sound.
Our Researchers
Our faculty consists of leading researchers with cutting-edge expertise and complementary approaches to understanding the brain.
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