Celebrating 20 Years of KIBM

Posted on January 10th, 2025

The Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind (KIBM) at UC San Diego (UCSD) was established in 2004 to advance understanding of the origins, evolution and mechanisms of human cognition.

Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems in a Societal Context

Posted on January 10th, 2025

Since 2022, The Kavli Foundation has explored open questions and supported research through its initiative in Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems.

Sculpted Light in the Brain

Posted on January 10th, 2025

The Kavli Foundation announces three new Kavli Exploration Awards, as an outcome of collaborative research proposals that emerged from the international conference, Sculpted Light in the Brain.

Grateful for All Who Advance Science for Societal Good

Posted on January 10th, 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, there is a lot to reflect on when it comes to the Dana Foundation’s journey toward enhancing the positive impact of neuroscience on society.

New Priority Areas and Opportunities for Funding in 2025

Posted on January 10th, 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, the Dana Foundation is proud of the grants we have funded over the past few years under our Neuroscience & Society mission.

Empowering Brains, Empowering Lives

Posted on January 10th, 2025

For hundreds of older adults in Washington State, the Brain Health Learning Network (BHLN) has been a lifeline to knowledge, empowerment, and connection.

2024 Science Highlights from the NIH Director’s Blog

Posted on January 10th, 2025

This year on the NIH Director’s Blog, we covered a wide range of NIH-supported research from across our institutes and centers.

Aging may change some brain cells more than others

Posted on January 10th, 2025

NIH-funded mouse study provides roadmap for how aging may alter brain cell genetic activity.

Watch: Fellows-to-Faculty Award Supports Early-Career Scientists and their Research Vision

Posted on December 19th, 2024

The Simons Foundation’s Fellows-to-Faculty Award program supports talented early-career scientists and their research visions as they transition into tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions.

How Evolution Shaped the Brain’s Understanding of Numbers

Posted on December 12th, 2024

Human number cognition may be rooted in the putamen, a deep brain structure traditionally associated with movement rather than abstract thought.