📣 Calling all teachers and parents of teenagers! The Teen Brain Bootcamp from Knowable Magazine is now enrolling. Understand how teens think, learn, and grow—with insights from leading researchers—in this upcoming, free email course.

The course launches July 15. Sign up here: https://knowmag.org/teen-brain-bootcamp

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NeuroSociety Stories, a video series from the Dana Foundation, brings you engaging conversations with leading thinkers at the intersection of neuroscience and society.

Hear from our grantees, partners, and other thought leaders as they share stories of innovation, discovery, and real-world impact. Each episode dives into how neuroscience connects with areas like ethics, law, social science, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP1fktTMLQW9Ewru84aBIPTSCI13k0If

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Kafui Dzirasa, a pioneering neuroscientist and engineer advancing our understanding of brain activity to transform mental health treatment was honored by the Dana Foundation on June 12 as one of two inaugural recipients of the Neuroscience & Society Champion Awards.

Read our Q&A with Dzirasa as he reflects on his career, mentorship, and creating meaningful change in people’s lives, their communities, and throughout the world.

https://dana.org/article/kafui-dzirasa-innovating-neuroscience-for-equity-and-mental-health-impact/

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Kafui Dzirasa: Innovating Neuroscience for Equity and Mental Health Impact

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The National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and American Brain Coalition (ABC) are co-hosting a high-impact event that highlights the power of public-private partnerships and celebrates decades of progress in brain science. Join them on Wednesday, June 25, in-person or online.

More details can be found here:https://www.americanbraincoalition.org/page/PPPNINDSNonprofitForum

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Tomorrow, June 24, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is celebrating 75 years with a special congressional briefing and reception. This event will spotlight the scientific advancements made possible by NINDS over the past 75 years—from foundational discoveries in brain function to life-changing therapies for neurological diseases.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDttWdlAgcABaQJYV6uKhlnLyqMWdnrlzY_dqSETBK29JVIw/viewform

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Celebrating 75 Years of Scientific Discovery and Innovation: NINDS 75th Anniversary Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Briefing & Reception

Event Timing: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 3:30-5:00pm ET Event Address: Longworth House Office Building Room 1539, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Snacks and refreshments will be provided

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Watch the latest Congressional Neuroscience Caucus briefing spotlighting how the NIH BRAIN Initiative is transforming our understanding of addiction and brain-related illnesses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdDlPGyNxAE

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2025 ABC BRAIN Briefing

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Karen Rommelfanger, a pioneer at the intersection of neuroscience, ethics, and global society, was honored by the Dana Foundation as one of two inaugural recipients of the Neuroscience & Society Champions Awards.

Read our Q&A with Rommelfanger as she reflects on her career, inspirations, and her approach to building bridges within science and society.

https://dana.org/article/karen-rommelfanger-a-neuroscience-society-champion-of-ethics-and-inclusion/

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Karen Rommelfanger: A Neuroscience & Society Champion of Ethics and Inclusion

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We honor the Dana Foundation’s remarkable 75 year journey from its founding in 1950 by Charles A. Dana to the present day—a journey rooted in a deep commitment to improving human health and education, and now focused on a bold vision at the intersection of neuroscience and society. #neurosociety
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Celebrating 75 Years of the Dana Foundation

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Congratulations to the Dana Foundation's inaugural Neuroscience & Society Champion Award recipients: Karen Rommelfanger and Kafui Dzirasa! 🎉

Read the announcement and learn more about their exceptional work.

https://dana.org/article/dana-foundation-recognizes-two-neuroscience-society-champions-with-inaugural-awards/

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Dana Foundation Recognizes Two Neuroscience & Society Champions with Inaugural Awards

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This year marks the Dana Foundation’s 75th anniversary! Watch a brief overview of our journey from early collaborations and achievements in education and cancer research, to our longstanding commitment to neuroscience. #neurosociety #neuroscience #philanthropy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHJtA9CRYTw

Dana Foundation: Advancing Health and Education for a Brighter Future

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