What Makes Us Human?

Meet twelve McGovern researchers whose work is revealing a remarkable picture of the human experience.
FABIO CATANIA (Computational Neuroscientist, Ghosh + Breazeal Labs)
designs computational models and adaptive technologies to help minimally verbal autistic individuals communicate with the world.
MIRANDA DAWSON (Bioengineer, Jasanoff Lab)
develops molecular tools to image the brain and study how it changes during the cycle of addiction
NICKI DRISCOLL (Biomedical Engineer, Anikeeva Lab)
builds soft, flexible probes to interface with the brain and understand the dynamics that give rise to addiction.
MICHAEL FERNANDEZ (Mechanical Engineer, Herr Lab)
develops prosthetic devices that translate thoughts into intentional, biologically-inspired movement.
ANNA IVANOVA (Cognitive Scientist, Fedorenko Lab)
uses computational models and brain imaging to study the relationship between language and thought.
JOSEPH KREITZ (Bioengineer, Zhang Lab)
engineers molecular syringes to deliver therapeutic cargo into human cells.
EVA LENDARO (Neuroscientist, Wang Lab)
investigates the neural circuits underlying chronic pain, including phantom limb pain.
ERIC MARTINEZ (Lawyer, Saxe + GIbson Labs)
studies how the human brain understands and interprets the law.
BRYAN MEDINA (Computational Neuroscientist, Fiete + McDermott Labs)
uses computational models to study how people remember the sounds they hear.
SETAYESH RADKANI (Cognitive Neuroscientist, Jazayeri +uses Saxe Labs)
uses the tools of cognitive neuroscience and machine learning to study the social and moral mind.
QUIQUE TOLOZA (Physicist, Harnett Lab)
studies the properties of individual neurons and how their complex computations give rise to the mind.
NANCY TSAI (Cognitive Scientist, Gabrieli Lab)
studies how stress influences brain function and develops technologies to promote mental well-being.
Credits: Julie Pryor (producer) + Giro Studio (video) Jake Pryor (animation) + JR Narrows (sound)

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Incredible no one of you talk and address the questions of What is to be HUMANE? A CONSCIOUS HUMANE BEING, I WONDER WHY?... WHAT ARE YOU HERE FOR?