McGovern at 25

In 2000, Patrick J. McGovern ’59 and Lore Harp McGovern made an extraordinary gift to establish the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT, driven by their deep curiosity about the human mind and their belief in the power of science to change lives. Their $350 million pledge began with a simple yet audacious vision: to understand the human brain in all its complexity and to leverage that understanding for the betterment of humanity.

Twenty-five years later, the McGovern Institute stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, continuing to shape our understanding of the brain and improve the quality of life for people worldwide. This video tells the story of the institute’s incredible journey—from the seed of an idea to the discoveries that have cemented the McGovern Institute as a transformative leader in the field of brain research.