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We’re delighted to share that neuroscientist and Trinity College President Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Ph.D., has joined the Dana Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Berger-Sweeney brings deep expertise in academic leadership, neuroscience research—particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, and board governance. We're excited to welcome her perspective and contributions in support of our mission!

https://dana.org/article/joanne-berger-sweeney-joins-dana-foundation-board-of-directors/

#DanaFoundation #philanthropy #neurosociety

On this day 75 years ago, the Dana Foundation was officially established by Charles A. Dana and Eleanor Naylor Dana, setting a course for a philanthropic commitment to health and education. Learn about the Foundation’s history and the evolution of our work in our anniversary timeline. https://dana.org/75th-anniversary-timeline/

#onthisday #philanthropy #neurosociety #DanaFoundation

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Hewitt to the Dana Foundation Board of Directors. Hewitt brings extensive experience in finance, overseeing the investment strategy of private foundations for many years, and will be an invaluable asset to us as we advances our mission to support neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people.

Read the full announcement: https://dana.org/article/dana-foundation-appoints-elizabeth-hewitt-to-board-of-directors/

#DanaFoundation #philanthropy #neurosociety

Philanthropy can play a crucial role in bridging science, ethics, and policy. Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo explains in her latest President's Perspective.

#neuroscience #neurosociety
#DanaFoundation #SciencePhilanthropyAlliance #neuroethics #publicpolicy #presidentsperspective

https://dana.org/article/philanthropys-role-in-bridging-science-ethics-and-policy/

How can other universities and organizations use the Dana Center Initiative model in their own communities? Hear from Dana Foundation VP Khara Ramos.

Learn more about the Dana Center Initiative. #DanaCenter #DanaCenterProgram #DanaFoundation #neuroscience #neurosociety #STEM

https://dana.org/article/the-dana-foundation-launches-multi-million-dollar-initiative-to-align-neuroscience-to-societal-needs/

The Dana Foundation is accepting Letters of Interest for pilot projects in Neuroscience & Society. Applicants may request up to $150,000 in funding for projects over a period of up to 18 months. Apply by May 24 for consideration during our fall decision-making cycle. https://dana.givingdata.com/portal/campaign/DanaFoundationLOI2024

#neurosociety #neuroscience
#rfp #fundingopportunity #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #philanthropy #publicengagement #stemeducation #neuroeducation #sciencefunding #nextgenleaders

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Washington have launched a free lecture series, led by Dr. Eric H. Chudler, for older adults about various aspects of brain health, with support from the Dana Foundation. Complementary resources are available online for continued learning. Learn more at https://dana.org/article/new-brain-health-learning-network-from-the-university-of-washington/
#neurosociety #brainhealth #neuroscience #scienceeducation #brainscience #mentalhealth #brainresearch #DanaFoundation

Evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das sits down with Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo to discuss science education inside and outside the classroom. Watch the second #NeuroSocietyStories episode now. #publicengagement #scienceeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #braineducation #scienceeducators #scied
https://youtu.be/3L2EC-7PBx8?si=oFf36iDP5gt3o13V

Evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das sits down with Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo to discuss science education inside and outside the classroom. Watch the second #NeuroSocietyStories episode now. #publicengagement #scienceeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #braineducation #scienceeducators #scied
https://youtu.be/3L2EC-7PBx8?si=oFf36iDP5gt3o13V

Evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das sits down with Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo to discuss science education inside and outside the classroom. Watch the second #NeuroSocietyStories episode now. #publicengagement #scienceeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #braineducation #scienceeducators #scied
https://youtu.be/3L2EC-7PBx8?si=oFf36iDP5gt3o13V

Evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das sits down with Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo to discuss science education inside and outside the classroom. Watch the second #NeuroSocietyStories episode now. #publicengagement #scienceeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #braineducation #scienceeducators #scied
https://youtu.be/3L2EC-7PBx8?si=oFf36iDP5gt3o13V

Evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das sits down with Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo to discuss science education inside and outside the classroom. Watch the second #NeuroSocietyStories episode now. #publicengagement #scienceeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #braineducation #scienceeducators #scied
https://youtu.be/3L2EC-7PBx8?si=oFf36iDP5gt3o13V

Watch the second episode of #NeuroSocietyStories featuring evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das! Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo chats with Jayatri (who led the development of The Franklin Institute’s award-winning exhibit on neuroscience and psychology) about public engagement, issues in science education, and lifelong learning outside the classroom. #stemeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #scienceeducation #braineducation https://dana.org/article/beyond-the-basics-in-science-education-neurosociety-stories-with-jayatri-das/

Watch the second episode of #NeuroSocietyStories featuring evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das! Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo chats with Jayatri (who led the development of The Franklin Institute’s award-winning exhibit on neuroscience and psychology) about public engagement, issues in science education, and lifelong learning outside the classroom. #stemeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #scienceeducation #braineducation https://dana.org/article/beyond-the-basics-in-science-education-neurosociety-stories-with-jayatri-das/

Watch the second episode of #NeuroSocietyStories featuring evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das! Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo chats with Jayatri (who led the development of The Franklin Institute’s award-winning exhibit on neuroscience and psychology) about public engagement, issues in science education, and lifelong learning outside the classroom. #stemeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #scienceeducation #braineducation https://dana.org/article/beyond-the-basics-in-science-education-neurosociety-stories-with-jayatri-das/

Watch the second episode of #NeuroSocietyStories featuring evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das! Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo chats with Jayatri (who led the development of The Franklin Institute’s award-winning exhibit on neuroscience and psychology) about public engagement, issues in science education, and lifelong learning outside the classroom. #stemeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #scienceeducation #braineducation https://dana.org/article/beyond-the-basics-in-science-education-neurosociety-stories-with-jayatri-das/

Watch the second episode of #NeuroSocietyStories featuring evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das! Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo chats with Jayatri (who led the development of The Franklin Institute’s award-winning exhibit on neuroscience and psychology) about public engagement, issues in science education, and lifelong learning outside the classroom. #stemeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #scienceeducation #braineducation https://dana.org/article/beyond-the-basics-in-science-education-neurosociety-stories-with-jayatri-das/

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo welcomes you to Brain Awareness Week! During this week everyone is encouraged to take some time to learn about the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #brainsceince #stem #scicomm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBMlCCHkfMM

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo welcomes you to Brain Awareness Week! During this week everyone is encouraged to take some time to learn about the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #brainsceince #stem #scicomm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBMlCCHkfMM

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo welcomes you to Brain Awareness Week! During this week everyone is encouraged to take some time to learn about the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #brainsceince #stem #scicomm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBMlCCHkfMM

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo welcomes you to Brain Awareness Week! During this week everyone is encouraged to take some time to learn about the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #brainsceince #stem #scicomm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBMlCCHkfMM

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo welcomes you to Brain Awareness Week! During this week everyone is encouraged to take some time to learn about the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #brainsceince #stem #scicomm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBMlCCHkfMM

It’s officially Brain Awareness Week! 🧠 Join us in celebrating the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Brain Awareness Week events are happening all over the world, so be sure to follow along using #BrainAwarenessWeek and #BrainWeek! Learn more at dana.org/brain-awareness-week.
#BAW2024 #DanaFoundation #FENS #IBRO #publicengagement #neuroscience #brainscience #stem #scicomm

Attending or hosting a Brain Awareness Week event? Use #BrainAwarenessWeek and #BrainWeek and tag us when you share your photos so we can find them! #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #brainscience #STEM #stemeducation #neuroscience #scicomm

Dana Foundation President and CEO Caroline Montojo and Rita Allen Foundation President and CEO Elizabeth Christopherson share perspectives on Co-Creating a Boundary-Spanning Approach to Science Philanthropy Leadership in this co-authored article. #civicscience #neurosociety #philanthropy #leadership #presidentsperspective #ritaallenfoundation #danafoundation #neuroethics
https://dana.org/article/cross-disciplinary-inclusive-science-through-philanthropic-partnership/

The Dana Foundation is currently accepting Letters of Interest for pilot projects in Neuroscience & Society. Applicants may request up to $150,000 in funding for projects over a period of up to 18 months. For details and to apply: https://dana.givingdata.com/portal/campaign/DanaFoundationLOI2024 #neurosociety #neuroscience #rfp #fundingopportunity #grantmaking #DanaFoundation #philanthropy #publicengagement #stemeducation #neuroeducation #sciencefunding #nextgenleaders

Through its #BrainAwarenessWeek grants program, FENS has funded more than 550,000 Euro to 572 grantees in 17 years. Read about their impact in our new story.https://dana.org/article/elevating-the-impact-of-brain-awareness-week-in-europe/

#impactstory #DanaFoundation #communityoutreach #neurosociety #FENS #neuroscience #brainweek

The new year brings opportunities to set new goals. But how does our brain decide what we want to do? The next #DanaDiscoveryDialogues explores the neuroscience of #decisionmaking and how we sometimes fall for misinformation. Register here: https://on.dana.org/dana-discovery-dialogues-decision-making #DanaFoundation #neuroscience #neurosociety #misinformation #newyearsresolutions

2023 was an exciting year for the Dana Foundation and we are looking forward to furthering our work in 2024 to advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people. Read about this work and how others can help strengthen neuroscience and society in the latest President’s Perspective by our president and CEO, Caroline Montojo. https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #wordofthemonth #neuroscience #brainscience

2023 was an exciting year for the Dana Foundation and we are looking forward to furthering our work in 2024 to advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people. Read about this work and how others can help strengthen neuroscience and society in the latest President’s Perspective by our president and CEO, Caroline Montojo. https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #wordofthemonth #neuroscience #brainscience

2023 was an exciting year for the Dana Foundation and we are looking forward to furthering our work in 2024 to advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people. Read about this work and how others can help strengthen neuroscience and society in the latest President’s Perspective by our president and CEO, Caroline Montojo. https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #wordofthemonth #neuroscience #brainscience

2023 was an exciting year for the Dana Foundation and we are looking forward to furthering our work in 2024 to advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people. Read about this work and how others can help strengthen neuroscience and society in the latest President’s Perspective by our president and CEO, Caroline Montojo. https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #wordofthemonth #neuroscience #brainscience

2023 was an exciting year for the Dana Foundation and we are looking forward to furthering our work in 2024 to advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people. Read about this work and how others can help strengthen neuroscience and society in the latest President’s Perspective by our president and CEO, Caroline Montojo. https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #wordofthemonth #neuroscience #brainscience

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo reflects on the Foundation’s work this year to strengthen neuroscience’s positive impact on society, and looks ahead to 2024 and how others can join the effort. Read the President’s Perspective: https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #presidentsperspective #yearendreview #2023wrapup #neuroscience #philanthropy

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo reflects on the Foundation’s work this year to strengthen neuroscience’s positive impact on society, and looks ahead to 2024 and how others can join the effort. Read the President’s Perspective: https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #presidentsperspective #yearendreview #2023wrapup #neuroscience #philanthropy

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo reflects on the Foundation’s work this year to strengthen neuroscience’s positive impact on society, and looks ahead to 2024 and how others can join the effort. Read the President’s Perspective: https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #presidentsperspective #yearendreview #2023wrapup #neuroscience #philanthropy

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo reflects on the Foundation’s work this year to strengthen neuroscience’s positive impact on society, and looks ahead to 2024 and how others can join the effort. Read the President’s Perspective: https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #presidentsperspective #yearendreview #2023wrapup #neuroscience #philanthropy

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo reflects on the Foundation’s work this year to strengthen neuroscience’s positive impact on society, and looks ahead to 2024 and how others can join the effort. Read the President’s Perspective: https://dana.org/article/reflections-on-our-journey-into-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #DanaFoundation #presidentsperspective #yearendreview #2023wrapup #neuroscience #philanthropy

How can neurodiversity impact creative access and expression? Join us November 29 for the Dana Discovery Dialogues and hear from and engage with our panel of experts. Register for this free and virtual event at https://on.dana.org/dana-discovery-dialogues-neurodiversity
#DanaFoundation #DanaDiscoveryDialogues #neurodiversity #wordofthemonth #neurosociety #scicomm #scicommers #neurodivergence

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo discusses the need for a paradigm shift in the training of neuroscience and society scholars and practitioners that includes interdisciplinary collaborations. https://dana.org/article/training-the-next-generation-of-neuroscientists/

#PresidentsPerspective #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #philanthropy #newsandinsights #messagefromtheceo #highered

The Dana Career Network in Neuroscience & Society was established to bridge the gap between neuroscience and fields beyond medicine, including neurolaw, neuroethics, neuromarketing, and many others. Read how the initiative provides resources for finding jobs and connecting with others in the field of neuroscience and society. https://dana.org/article/explore-the-dana-career-network-in-neuroscience-society/

#CareerNetwork #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroethics #neurolaw #scicomm #careerfair #neuroscience

The Dana Career Network in Neuroscience & Society was established to bridge the gap between neuroscience and fields beyond medicine, including neurolaw, neuroethics, neuromarketing, and many others. Read how the initiative provides resources for finding jobs and connecting with others in the field of neuroscience and society. https://dana.org/article/explore-the-dana-career-network-in-neuroscience-society/

#CareerNetwork #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroethics #neurolaw #scicomm #careerfair #neuroscience

The Dana Career Network in Neuroscience & Society was established to bridge the gap between neuroscience and fields beyond medicine, including neurolaw, neuroethics, neuromarketing, and many others. Read how the initiative provides resources for finding jobs and connecting with others in the field of neuroscience and society. https://dana.org/article/explore-the-dana-career-network-in-neuroscience-society/

#CareerNetwork #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroethics #neurolaw #scicomm #careerfair #neuroscience

The Dana Career Network in Neuroscience & Society was established to bridge the gap between neuroscience and fields beyond medicine, including neurolaw, neuroethics, neuromarketing, and many others. Read how the initiative provides resources for finding jobs and connecting with others in the field of neuroscience and society. https://dana.org/article/explore-the-dana-career-network-in-neuroscience-society/

#CareerNetwork #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroethics #neurolaw #scicomm #careerfair #neuroscience

The Dana Career Network in Neuroscience & Society was established to bridge the gap between neuroscience and fields beyond medicine, including neurolaw, neuroethics, neuromarketing, and many others. Read how the initiative provides resources for finding jobs and connecting with others in the field of neuroscience and society. https://dana.org/article/explore-the-dana-career-network-in-neuroscience-society/

#CareerNetwork #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroethics #neurolaw #scicomm #careerfair #neuroscience

Congratulations to our Board Member Husseini Manji and his colleagues for this achievement. We are delighted to have his expertise among our leadership! #neuroscience #DanaFoundation #leadership

https://nam.edu/charney-krystal-and-manji-receive-national-academy-of-medicines-sarnat-prize-for-discovery-of-rapid-antidepressant-effects-of-ketamine-and-the-development-of-spravato-esketamine/

We are delighted to welcome Paula A. Kerger and Husseini Manji to the Dana Foundation Board of Directors. Their combined expertise in media, education, neuroscience, and technology will enrich our interdisciplinary focus on neuroscience and society. #danafoundation #philanthropy #neurosociety

https://dana.org/article/dana-foundation-appoints-two-new-board-members/