Professor Polina Anikeeva followed up her ultrathin brain probes with tools to study the gut-brain connection — and now leads an MIT research center investigating neural pathways throughout the body. “I wanted to work on something that didn’t exist,” she says.
Brain-driven prosthesis marks scientific advance for people with amputations // The Washington Post
A new surgical procedure and neuroprosthetic interface developed by MIT researchers allows people with amputations to control their prosthetic limbs with their brains.
In this installment of the “World at MIT” video series, Roberto Rigobon, the Society of Sloan Fellows Professor of Management, recounts growing up in Venezuela and how a programming competition in high school helped him realize his potential as an economist. Because MIT is so interdisciplinary, he says, “I have to explain my idea to a physicist, to an engineer, and a sociologist. Usually that will be a joke, you know, but in this case it’s actually real life.”
Name: Brianna Bader MIT affiliation: Human resources administrator in the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) Years at MIT: 2 Role and responsibilities at MIT: I recently transitioned from HR coordinator to HR administrator for IMES. I use creativity in finding appropriate appointment types to meet faculty needs. Additionally, I work … to support department operations and create a supportive and inclusive work environment. Favorite part of your job: I love learning about the research being done within IMES and being a part of that support team. Hobbies or interests: With a young daughter, time for hobbies can be scarce. I enjoy spending time with our chickens (10 hens and a rooster) and catching concerts when I can. Full interview via MIT School of Engineering→
