About the Yang Tan collective at harvard

We leverage basic, translational, and clinical scientific talent across the Harvard Community to unite researchers whose combined expertise, passion, and vision are perfectly poised to drive interdisciplinary breakthroughs in neurobiology with the goal of improving human health.

The Yang Tan Collective at Harvard, created to accelerate progress in neurobiology research in human health and disease, was made possible by the vision and generosity of Hock E. Tan ’75 and K. Lisa Yang.

Facts About Our Centers

12
Faculty Researchers
10
Named Fellows
375
Publications

Our Founders

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Meet Sarah Meadows, our seasoned landscape architect with a passion for sustainable design. With a background in environmental science and years of experience, Sarah brings creativity and expertise to every project.

team member

K. Lisa Yang

Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research
K. Lisa Yang Brain Body Center

Yang’s strategic vision and unwavering commitment to advancing research and awareness in neurodevelopmental disorders led to the creation of two pioneering research centers at Harvard. Yang is a former investment banker with degrees from Columbia and Cornell, dedicated to creating a lasting impact through science and innovation.

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Heading our Urban Oasis projects is Alex Turner, a meticulous project manager with a keen eye for detail. Alex specializes in maximizing green spaces in urban environments, ensuring that every square foot is utilized for both aesthetic appeal and ecological functionality.

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Hock E. Tan

Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research
Tan is committed to driving scientific advancement through strategic partnerships and philanthropic support in biomedical research. Tan is the President and CEO of Broadcom Inc., a global leader in infrastructure technology.

"I want the people with autism to be recognized, and accepted, for their unique talents and differences, as individuals and in the workplace. I hope that through research we can understand the spectrum disorder and discover real-world therapies that improve quality of life for those who most need help."

K. Lisa Yang
Founder

News about our research

Landscape Design
Human Accelerated Regions: How They Make our Brains Uniquely Human

From the labs of Christopher A. Walsh and Michael E. Greenberg

Human Accelerated Regions: How They Make our Brains Uniquely Human

From the labs of Christopher A. Walsh and Michael E. Greenberg

Landscape Design
Gut-Brain Connection in Autism

From the labs of Gloria Choi and Jun Huh

Gut-Brain Connection in Autism

From the labs of Gloria Choi and Jun Huh

Landscape Design
Unraveling the Mystery of Touch

From the labs of David Ginty and Christopher Harvey.

Unraveling the Mystery of Touch

From the labs of David Ginty and Christopher Harvey.

Landscape Design
How Autism Risk Genes Converge

From the lab of Paola Arlotta and colleagues.

How Autism Risk Genes Converge

From the lab of Paola Arlotta and colleagues.

Landscape Design

Human Accelerated Regions: How They Make our Brains Uniquely Human

From the labs of Christopher A. Walsh and Michael E. Greenberg

Landscape Design

Gut-Brain Connection in Autism

From the labs of Gloria Choi and Jun Huh

Landscape Design

Unraveling the Mystery of Touch

From the labs of David Ginty and Christopher Harvey.

Landscape Design

How Autism Risk Genes Converge

From the lab of Paola Arlotta and colleagues.

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