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📣 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
#neurosociety #teenbrain #neuroscience #educationalresource #brainscience
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
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
#neuroscience #neurosociety #neuroethics #mentalhealth #brainhealth
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/
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbHmZnsalk
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.
#neurosociety #neuroethics #neurotech #neuroscience #mentalhealth
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
At the inaugural Society for Philosophy and Neuroscience (SPAN) meeting, several areas of neuro-philosophical work were explored, demonstrating how research and dialogue between neuroscientists and philosophers can guide our approach to complex scientific, ethical, legal, and civic challenges.
Read some of the takeaways from Dana Fellow Mia Thomaidou. https://dana.org/article/a-neuro-philosophical-approach-to-understanding-the-brain/
The Neurotech Justice Summit on June 20 will examine the meaning of “neurotech justice” and address the ethical, legal. social, and policy implications of emerging technologies. Hear from clinicians, legal scholars, ethicists, researchers, and community leaders.
This is the flagship convening of the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham, a Dana Center for Neuroscience & Society.
Register here: https://neurotechjustice.org/
Attending Neural Interfaces 2025? Catch "Building Bridges with Stakeholder Communities to Drive Neurotech Development.” Hosted by North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS).
Panel features former Dana Fellow Rachel Wurzman and Dana grantee Jen French.
💡 New research from the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham, a Dana Center, looks into the public perception of neurotechnologies targeting mood, memory, and motor-based brain conditions. By tracking public and patient attitudes over time and addressing concerns, developers can refine neurotechnologies to meet the needs of society.
Read the full report: https://www.cell.com/device/fulltext/S2666-9986(25)00117-6?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2666998625001176%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
#neurotech #neurotechnology #neuroethics #brainresearch #neurosociety
In @thetransmitter, neuroethicist Karen Rommelfanger shares a framework to help neuroscience researchers navigate new ethical issues in decoding brain activity and growing human brain cells.
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/
The Dana NextGen team recently visited UC Berkeley to check out the “Designing Tech Solutions for Youth Mental Health” course—a 16-week Challenge Lab where undergraduates teamed up across disciplines to tackle real-world mental health issues.
https://dana.org/article/designing-with-purpose-student-innovation-to-support-youth-mental-health/
On this day in 2002, the Dana Foundation sponsored a landmark meeting that helped launch the field of neuroethics. Since then, Dana has supported the International Neuroethics Society, promoted public dialogue, and helped integrate ethics into neuroscience education and training. Read our story: https://dana.org/article/the-dana-foundation-architects-of-neuroethics/
How can we ensure neurotechnology serves everyone—fairly and responsibly?
The Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM) is training the next generation of neuroscience and society leaders working across medicine, law, ethics, research, and technology. Two of NJAM’s co-directors share how their program is building a more just neurotech future—with training tracks for students and professionals.
ICYMI: Our latest NeuroSociety Stories episode features sociologist and MIT professor Oliver Rollins.
Rollins is a part of the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham, a Dana Center, where he works to ensure that emerging neurotechnologies are developed and applied in ways that are ethically grounded and socially just.
Learn more about his background and work.
#neurosociety #neurolaw #neuroethics #neurotech
https://dana.org/article/how-neuroscience-is-shaping-justice/
Attend a Congressional Briefing highlighting key accomplishments, research priorities, and real-world applications that are transforming our understanding of brain function and addiction science for Americans.
📅 May 7, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET
📍 The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoP9Q6SxC3kQLSG5FPyNAwR5HnUdSM39hgdbiD99PPzWc3rw/viewform
#neurosociety #addiction #brainresearch #neuroscience #brainscience #policy
Watch the latest episode of NeuroSociety Stories with sociologist and MIT professor Oliver Rollins.
Drawing from years of research at the intersection of science, law, and social justice, Rollins sheds light on how scientific discoveries are not only reshaping legal thinking, but also challenging how we define concepts like culpability, responsibility, and rehabilitation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5GuDcYAh8&t
#neurosociety #neurojustice #neurolaw #neuroethics #neurotech
The Chicago Council on Science and Technology piloted event-based models to explore what brain health means to Chicago communities and to help bridge the disconnect between science and society.
Using a human-centered approach to engage and benefit local residents, the collaboration organized three in-person events focused on brain health.
Discover more about these events and this model.
#brainhealth #neurosociety #neuroscience #publicengagement
https://dana.org/article/a-community-based-approach-to-science-outreach/
Join us for a congressional briefing highlighting key accomplishments, research priorities, and real-world applications that are transforming our understanding of brain function and addiction science for Americans.
📆 May 7, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET
📍 The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC
#neurosociety #addiction #brainresearch
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoP9Q6SxC3kQLSG5FPyNAwR5HnUdSM39hgdbiD99PPzWc3rw/viewform
In her latest President’s Perspective, Caroline Montojo reflects on recent advances in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), ethical considerations to ensure neurotechnologies evolve in ways that are safe and rooted in the needs of all people, and the Foundation’s collaboration with the Implantable BCI Collaborative Community.
https://dana.org/article/advancing-neurotechnology-responsibly-the-power-of-collaboration/
Some of us are headed to Munich next week for Neuroethics 2025, hosted by the International Neuroethics Society. We’re looking forward to further exploring neuroethics at the intersection of the brain and artificial intelligence, and to connecting with others there. #neuroethics2025 #neuroethics #neurosociety
The UCLA-CDU Dana Center for Neuroscience and Society has been paving the way for a new kind of scientific partnership, one where new visions for relevant neuroscience research could be led by the public. Learn about three of its collaborations with the Los Angeles community to address real-world challenges.
https://lifesciences.ucla.edu/2025/03/ucla-cdu-dana-center-seed-grant-2025/
Read the winning articles from the Loyola University Chicago Program for Neuroscience and Society’s journalism competition. Loyola undergrads report on topics related to addiction, neuromarketing, and depression. The second round of the Neuroscience Journalism Competition is open now, through May 15. Students at universities nationwide are invited to submit!
#neurosociety #scicomm #neuroscience #neuroethics
https://dana.org/article/empowering-student-journalism-on-neuroscience/
According to a 2022 survey conducted by Research!America and funded by the Dana Foundation, Americans place brain health and mental health high on their list of most important health issues. Yet, two-thirds report having little to no knowledge about brain health research and best practices to keep their brains healthy. Neuroscientists and neurologists offer their advice in a new article by CNBC.
#neurosociety #brainhealth #mentalheath
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/27/5-best-practices-for-keeping-your-brain-healthy-and-sharp.html
In her latest President’s Perspective, Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo discusses the Foundation’s efforts to improve patient care and strengthen public understanding of the brain by investing in educational programs for clinicians and mental health professionals.