Mark Thomas Harnett

Mark Thomas Harnett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences at MIT, holding dual roles as an Investigator at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research and Graduate Officer for Brain & Cognitive Sciences. He joined MIT in 2015 and was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2023. His research focuses on synaptic function and neural circuit dynamics, leveraging advanced imaging and electrophysiological techniques.

Dr. Harnett earned his B.A. in Biology from Reed College (Portland, Oregon) and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to MIT, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Virginia. He is affiliated with the McGovern Institute, a leading center for brain research, and oversees graduate education in his department.

While no specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text, his academic trajectory reflects sustained contributions to neuroscience. His laboratory likely explores topics such as synaptic plasticity and neural network mechanisms, though detailed publications or student advisees are not disclosed here.