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title: "Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research"
date: 2026-09-22
source: https://news.mit.edu/2026/poitras-center-to-fuel-early-careers-50-young-scientists-psychiatric-disorders-research-0922
description: "Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research."
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# Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research

Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.

*Published: 2026-09-22*