Laureate Institute for Brain Research

The Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) is a non-profit clinical neuroscience research center located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dedicated to identifying the causes of and developing novel treatments for mental health disorders. Founded in 2009 and supported by the William K. Warren Foundation, the institute integrates multidisciplinary approaches including advanced neuroimaging, bioinformatics, and clinical assessments. LIBR's research primarily focuses on major depressive disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse, with a specific emphasis on the brain's circuit-based mechanisms. The institute is notable for its work in developing personalized therapeutic interventions such as real-time fMRI neurofeedback and floatation therapy. By bridging the gap between basic neuroscience and clinical practice, LIBR aims to reduce the global burden of psychiatric illness.