Our Research
Embedded within MIT and Harvard University in the Cambridge/Boston life sciences ecosystem, the Yang Tan Collective accelerates collaboration in basic science, research, and engineering to realize translative strategies and technologies that achieve a healthy mind in a healthy body and improve human well-being at a global scale.
Brain-Body Center
The center creates novel tools to explore the multidirectional, multilevel interplay between the brain and other body organ systems with the goal of advancing therapies and predictive diagnostics to achieve healthy minds in healthy bodies.
Center for Autism Research
The center seeks to distinguish biomarkers of autism spectrum disorders; understand these disorders at the molecular, cellular, and circuit levels across a variety of models and humans; and identify novel targets to accelerate private-sector development of new autism therapy options.
Center for Bionics
The center pioneers bionic interventions for conditions affecting body and mind; develops neural and mechanical interfaces; integrates these into novel platforms; runs clinical trials to accelerate private-sector deployment; expands equitable access to prosthetic and bionic technologies globally.
Center for Molecular Therapeutics in Neuroscience
The center aims to change how we treat brain disorders by developing innovative molecular tools that precisely target dysfunctional genetic, molecular, and circuit pathways.
Global Engineering and Research (GEAR) Center
The center strategically identifies compelling challenges and associated scientific knowledge gaps in resource-constrained communities, then addresses them through academic innovation to create and translate transformative technologies.
Integrative Computational Neuroscience (ICoN) Center
The center pioneers computational models of brain function unifying biological data from molecules, circuits, and behavior. It provides an exceptional learning and research environment for young scientists and engineers to gain foundations in theoretical and computational neuroscience.
