Vision
We seek to gain an understanding of the human brain that will enable rebuilding neural circuitry and restoring function.
Mission
We work toward discovering fundamental principles of brain function and developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. We use molecular, biological and computational engineering techniques to understand, repair, replace, enhance and capitalize on the properties of neural systems.
Approach
Our division encompasses an interdisciplinary set of neuroscientists, computer scientists, biochemists and engineers. Our research interests span a wide range of experimental and theoretical approaches that include neuroimaging, neuronal computation and modeling, neuro-nanotechnology, neurophotonics, brain stimulation and neuromodulation, neuro-prostheses, brain-computer and brain-machine interfaces.
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Latest News
- Rebecca Knickmeyer lands $5.5m NIH grant to study genetics of early brain developmentMichigan State University’s Rebecca Knickmeyer is leading the largest-of-its-kind effort to understand the impact of genetics on early brain development and neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactivity …
- Bacteria are connected to how babies experience fearWhy do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research from Michigan State University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, part of the …
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- Creating diamond devices to detect Parkinson’s earlySpartan engineers have secured $3.4 million in grants to develop diamond implants that could let doctors diagnose and treat Parkinson’s disease earlier. Michigan State University’s Wen Li and Erin Purcell …
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- Riggins receives NIH Blueprint D-SPAN AwardBiomedical Engineering PhD candidate Ti’Air Riggins has been awarded the NIH Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience Award (F99/K00). This award supports graduate students from diverse backgrounds …
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- 2019-2020 Graduate Student Awardees AnnouncedThe 2019-2020 Graduate Student Award winners have been announced, with Biomedical Engineering students Cort Thompson and Victoria Toomajian recognized for their outstanding work. Cort Thompson, a second-year PhD student advised …
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