Part of the prestigious Max Planck Society based in Germany, MPFI is its first and only institute in North America. Situated in the growing biosciences cluster in scenic Palm Beach County in South Florida, MPFI provides a vibrant, collaborative environment where scientists are provided generous ongoing support to conduct high impact research at the cutting edge. The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience seeks to provide a new understanding of the origins, development, and function of the nervous system and its capacity to produce perception, thought, language, memory, emotion, and action.
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience的外部链接
One Max Planck Way
US，Florida，Jupiter，33458
Local fourth graders got a big STEM surprise as Nobel Prize-winning researcher Stefan Hell joined their class, along with MPFI Scientific Director Lin Tian, PhD. We hope these talented "future scientists" enjoyed the day - thank you to The Benjamin School for hosting our #AskMax team! https://lnkd.in/ef9-SYkZ
Honor excellence by nominating an early-career, independent neuroscientist who has made significant contributions to the scientific community through collaboration, creativity, and curiosity-driven research. www.mpfi.org/pgyia
Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for precision and problem-solving? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise makes an impact? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to play a key role in our Finance & Accounting team. MPFI offers competitive compensation, excellent health insurance, generous time off, retirement benefits, and more. Join our team, and be an important part of our mission to advance our understanding of the brain and inspire the scientists of tomorrow. Apply at https://lnkd.in/duXJ7xP3
We're delighted to welcome Dr. Rafael Yuste from Columbia University to MPFI as part of our Seminar Series. His lab works to couple large-scale high-resolution imaging methods with in vivo experiments to understand the building blocks of neural circuits. Thank you so much for sharing your science with our MPFI community.
Congratulations to our friends and colleagues at Florida Atlantic University on achieving an R1 “Very High Research Activity University”?designation?from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We are proud to work with you on neuroscience education and shaping the next generation of researchers. #excellenceinSTEM #neuroscience #brainhealth
Florida Atlantic University has reached the pinnacle of research excellence, earning the prestigious #R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education – the most prestigious research accolade in the country! This milestone reflects Florida Atlantic University's unwavering commitment to research excellence, innovation, and academic advancement, strengthening our ability to attract world-class faculty, top-tier students, competitive funding opportunities, and global partnerships. Join us in celebrating this transformative achievement and the possibilities it brings for discovery and impact. Learn more at www.fau.edu/research/r1/. #ResearchExcellence #HigherEducation
?? Save your seat for Science Meets Music! ?? ? Join us Feb. 19, for a discussion with Dr. Stefan Hell about “Optical Microscopy: The Resolution Revolution,” and music by pianist?Ilya Yakushev.??? Science Meets Music is generously sponsored by the Hon. David Fischer and Mrs. Jennifer Fischer. The event is free to attend, and registration is required. ?? Sign up now: https://mpfi.org/smm0219/ -Date: Wednesday, February 19 -Time: 6:15 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) -Location: Benjamin Upper School
The best and brightest high school minds in neuroscience were out in full force to compete in our 2025 Max Brain Challenge this past weekend. Congratulations to our winners: ?? Grey Matter Gang – American Heritage School – Palm Beach Campus ?? HAM for Neurology – A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts ?? The Dendrite Duelers – A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Huge congratulations to all teams for showcasing their neuroscience knowledge and teamwork! And a special shoutout to Jupiter High School, winner of the $1,000 STEM raffle! Thank you to the J&S Family Fund for their generous sponsorship of this event. Read more about this fun event here: https://buff.ly/4hRE4Tc
Join us in welcoming Dr. Morgan Sheng, Neurobiology Professor from the Broad Institute, to MPFI's Seminar Series. His research at the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research delves into genetic models of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. We appreciate his insights shared with our community. #Neuroscience #ScientificTalks
Scientists at Max Planck Florida Institute and FIAS - Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies have discovered how early visual experiences significantly reshape neural networks responsible for visual processing. These changes are essential for establishing reliable visual perception. https://buff.ly/4jHt4JI
?? Exciting news for STEM education! MPFI announces that Donald and Penny Pray and the Stiles Nicholson Foundation have pledged to match all donations to the Ask Max STEM Education Program—up to $50,000! This matching opportunity will double the impact of every gift, allowing MPFI to expand its reach and provide even more hands-on neuroscience experiences to students in South Florida. Last year, over 7,000 students participated in the program, and we’re on track to reach 10,000+ in 2024-2025. ?? Now is the time to support STEM education! Join us in shaping the next generation of innovators and researchers. ?? Donate today: https://buff.ly/40wG9gc #STEMEducation #Neuroscience #FutureScientists #ScienceInnovation #AskMax #MPFI