The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory is a leading neuroscience research center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology dedicated to understanding the mechanisms of learning and memory, and to developing new treatments for brain disorders. The institute brings together researchers from diverse fields to explore how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information, with a focus on translating basic discoveries into clinical applications.
Recent Breakthroughs from the Picower Institute
- Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success – June 25, 2026
- Myriam Heiman named director of The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory – June 10, 2026
- The rules neurons follow to make sense of what we see – May 21, 2026
- Rethinking how our brains use categories to make sense of the world – May 7, 2026
- Rett syndrome study highlights potential for personalized treatments – May 4, 2026
- How neurons sense bacteria in the gut – April 30, 2026
- With navigating nematodes, scientists map out how brains implement behaviors – April 16, 2026
- Leading with rigor, kindness, and care – March 27, 2026
- After 16 years leading Picower Institute, Li-Huei Tsai will sharpen focus on research, teaching – March 20, 2026
- Three anesthesia drugs all have the same effect in the brain, MIT researchers find – March 17, 2026
- Scientists discover genetics behind leaky brain blood vessels in Rett syndrome – March 13, 2026
- Fragile X study uncovers brain wave biomarker bridging humans and mice – February 20, 2026
- MIT faculty, alumni named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows – February 19, 2026
- AI algorithm enables tracking of vital white matter pathways – February 10, 2026
- How a unique class of neurons may set the table for brain development – February 2, 2026
These studies highlight the institute’s commitment to advancing our understanding of the brain and developing new therapies for neurological and psychiatric conditions.