Neuroscience – Brain Mind Institute

Researchers in the EPFL Brain Mind Institute (BMI) develop and deploy technology to understand brain systems across scales from theory, to molecules, cells, circuits and behavior.
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The CryoNanoSIMS setup at EPFL. Credit: A. Meibom (EPFL)

A deep look into the progression of Parkinson's Disease

— Scientists at EPFL use cutting-edge imaging techniques to shed light on the progression of Parkinson's disease by studying how the main culprit, the protein alpha-synuclein, disrupts cellular metabolism.

Whole spinal cord visualization of regenerating projections. EPFL / .Neurorestore

Regeneration across complete spinal cord injuries reverses paralysis

— A complete spinal cord injury leads to irreversible paralysis. Scientists at .NeuroRestore report in Science that they have developed a gene therapy that was proven in mice to stimulate nerve regrowth across such injuries and guide nerves to reconnect to their natural targets below the injuries in order to restore motor function.

Professors MacKenzie and Alexander Mathis. Credit: Mackenzie and Alexander Mathis (EPFL)

Two EPFL winners of Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize

— Professors Mackenzie and Alexander Mathis at EPFL have won the 2023 Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize.

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Brain Mind Institute Events

Brain Mind Institute Seminars

Our monthly seminars convey the latest neuroscience research developments to our diverse community. Wednesdays 16:00-17:00.

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Brain Mind Institute Symposia & Workshops

International meetings at EPFL in diverse fields of neuroscience, neurocomputation and neurotechnology.

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Neuroscience Events

Discover the full range of neuroscience seminars, talks, progress reports, workshops and symposia.

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About the BMI

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BMI Research

Learn about the research in Brain Mind Institute laboratories

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Neuroscience Education

Learn about neuroscience Bachelor, Master and PhD studies at EPFL, as well as visiting research programs.

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Contact

Brain Mind Institute
Director: Prof. Brian McCabe
Administration: Egizia Carbone

EPFL SV BMI
Station 19
CH – 1015 Lausanne

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