Michigan Neuroscience Institute

Our Mission

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute is a cross- campus institute that catalyzes interdisciplinary neuroscience research across labs, departments and schools at the University of Michigan. Our mission is to leverage advances across all fields of science and engineering to solve the mysteries of the brain, advance human health, and address society’s challenges.

News

March 28, 2025

Four MNI Members Honored as 2024 AAAS Fellows

Four esteemed members of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI), including the institute’s executive director, have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2024.

March 21, 2025

PODCAST: A.I. and Bioinformatics to Reveal Hidden Networks of the Brain

MNI Member Dr. Anne Draelos was interviewed featured in a podcast discussing who is using A.I. and bioinformatics to reveal the hidden networks of the brain, and exploring how gaining this understanding could improve lives. The podcast also gives a shout out to scientific collaboration within the university and MNI.

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March 13, 2025

Sex differences research is important!

The Journal Biology of Sex Differences published an editorial co-authored by MNI faculty Dr. Jill Becker addressing the current administration's drastic federal cuts and elimination of information resources, highlighting the importance of sex differences research. It is reprinted here in its entirety.