📣 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
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/
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
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
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
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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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/
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.
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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
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