Institute

"The Institute" was a psychiatric facility in operation in the Federation in the mid 24th century, which provided care for patients with mental abnormalities.

In 2374, Starfleet Lieutenant Karen Loews, M.D., was assigned to the Institute, and was responsible for the care of a number of patients who had undergone a genetic augmentation procedure called accelerated critical neural pathway formation, and were left with various psychological troubles as a result. Among these patients were Jack, Lauren, Patrick, and Sarina Douglas. 

When Doctor Elizabeth Lense was held for suspicion of having been genetically enhanced, Commander Phil Selden threatened to have her committed to the Institute. 


 * This facility was never given a proper name.