The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies^® (BRAIN) Initiative

Revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain

Brain with selection highlighted in blue

Image Courtesy of Andrew Janson, University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (Show Us Your BRAINs! Photo & Video Contest 2019)

The Kavli Prize

The BRAIN Initiative congratulates BRAIN contributors Dr. Nancy Kanwisher, Dr. Winrich Freiwald, and Dr. Doris Tsao, co-recipients of the 2024 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience.

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Photo and Video Contest

The winners of the 2024 photo and video contest have been announced!

Art meets science in this year's colorful and creative submissions.

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Director's Corner

NIH BRAIN Initiative Director Dr. John Ngai discusses the impact of BRAIN-funded research and the importance of innovation and technology in revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain. In his Director's Corner, you'll find insights on BRAIN-funded studies, news stories of interest, and multimedia highlights.

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