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news
MIT scientist helps build Covid-19 resource to address shortage of face masks
April 3, 2020
MIT scientist helps build Covid-19 resource to address shortage of face masks
by
Sabbi Lall | McGovern Institute for Brain Research
When the Covid-19 crisis hit the United States this March, MIT neuroscientist Jill Crittenden wanted to help.
How dopamine drives brain activity
April 1, 2020
How dopamine drives brain activity
by
Anne Trafton | MIT News Office
Using a specialized magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sensor, MIT neuroscientists have discovered how dopamine released deep within the brain influences both nearby and distant brain regions.
Engineers 3D print soft, rubbery brain implants
March 30, 2020
Engineers 3D print soft, rubbery brain implants
by
Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office
The brain is one of our most vulnerable organs, as soft as the softest tofu.
Ed Boyden wins prestigious Wilhelm Exner Medal
March 18, 2020
Ed Boyden wins prestigious Wilhelm Exner Medal
by
Sabbi Lall | McGovern Institute for Brain Research
The Austrian Association of Entrepreneurs has announced that Edward S. Boyden, the Y.
School of Science announces 2020 Infinite Mile Awards
March 16, 2020
School of Science announces 2020 Infinite Mile Awards
by
School of Science
The MIT School of Science has announced the 2020 winners of the Infinite Mile Award.
events
CANCELLED: Hans-Lukas Teuber Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony
Apr
Thu
9
April 9, 2020
CANCELLED: Hans-Lukas Teuber Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Speaker(s):
Dedre Gentner, PhD
TBD
Apr
Mon
13
Development of a CRISPR/Cas-based gene therapy for Angelman syndrome
Apr
Wed
15
April 15, 2020
Development of a CRISPR/Cas-based gene therapy for Angelman syndrome
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Speaker(s):
Mark Zylka, Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CANCELLED: Margaret Bidwell Memorial Lecture: Synapses lost and found: Developmental critical periods and Alzheimer’s disease
Apr
Thu
16
April 16, 2020
CANCELLED: Margaret Bidwell Memorial Lecture: Synapses lost and found: Developmental critical periods and Alzheimer’s disease
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Speaker(s):
Bill Newsome, PhD
Patriots' Day - MIT Holiday Closing
Apr
Mon
20