Dana Foundation

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Dana Center Initiative for Neuroscience & Society, a multi-million-dollar partnership with UCLA, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, and Loyola University Chicago. By bringing new talent into the field and supporting public exchange, the Dana Center Initiative is a paradigm-shifting model advancing neuroscience innovation that reflects the values, needs, and wishes of the people it serves. Discover the transformative potential of the Dana Center Initiative: https://lnkd.in/eb2aTRwc #DanaxUCLAxCDU #DanaxLoyola #neuroscience #neurosociety #stem

Say hello to Devon! As director of the Dana Foundation’s Frontiers Program, Devon collaborates with the vice president of Neuroscience & Society and other Foundation staff to develop and implement the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy around multidirectional community engagement with neuroscience. Originally from the Midwest, Devon was born and raised in Indianapolis before making his way to Chicago and, ultimately, New York. Outside of work, he enjoys container gardening, strength training, “taking in a nerdy comedy show,” and playing D&D with friends.

Hear about the long-term goals for the Dana Center Initiative from Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo. Learn more about the Initiative here: https://lnkd.in/ewaXAgUT #DanaCenter #DanaCenterProgram #DanaFoundation #neuroscience #neurosociety #stem

Thank you to NPR and WBEZ Chicago for the invitation to speak about the Dana Center Initiative, with a special focus on the neuroscience and society education for middle and high schoolers in Chicago led by M William Rochlin and his excellent team at Loyola University Chicago. At the Dana Foundation, we believe that introducing ethical implications associated with neuroscience will inspire a deeper interest in STEM among these students, supporting the development of a science identity linked to understanding the societal impact of neuroscience research. You can listen to the segment here: https://lnkd.in/ghsnW6Zz #DanaxLoyola #neurosociety #stem #stemeducation

The Dana Foundation has partnered with Loyola University Chicago to launch a Dana Program, a student-focused, interdisciplinary “train the trainers” approach to neuroeducation in the Chicagoland community. The program aims to inspire future generations of neuroscientists by developing STEM interest among middle and high school students, providing community micro-grants, and hosting challenges in arts, business, and journalism to explore linkages between neuroscience and the community. Learn more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/ewaXAgUT #DanaxLoyola #neuroscience #neurosociety #stem #stemlearning #stemeducation #scied

Bill Rochlin, associate professor of developmental neurobiology, joined WBEZ Chicago to discuss Loyola University Chicago's new Dana Foundation program that provides neuroscience training and access for middle school and high school students in Chicago. 🎧: https://bit.ly/3vWHUrX

Implantable brain-computer interfaces are commonly designed for improved access to communication or for people with physical disabilities. But despite their tremendous therapeutic potential, progress has lagged. Read how an interdisciplinary team of exceptional leaders came together to drive action. #braincomputerinterface #neurotech #neuroethics #neurosociety

Tune in today (4/23) to NPR station WBEZ Chicago’s radio show Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons from 1:20pm to 1:40pm ET to hear Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo and Loyola University Chicago Associate Professor of Developmental Neurobiology Bill Rochlin discuss their new Dana Initiative partnership to establish a student-focused, community-engaged, interdisciplinary approach to neuro training and education within the Chicagoland community. Listen live here WBEZ.org/live or catch it later on NPR One https://one.npr.org/, or Apple, Spotify, or Rocketcast podcasts.   #DanaxLoyola #DanaCenterProject #STEM

Curious about how universities are chosen for the Dana Center Initiative? Dana Foundation VP Khara Ramos explains. To learn more about the Dana Center Initiative, read our press release: https://lnkd.in/ewaXAgUT #neurosociety #DanaCenter #stem #neuroscience

The first Dana Center for Neuroscience & Society is located at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), home to one of four Historically Black Medical Schools in the country. Together, the Dana Center will bring together scholars from neuroscience, social sciences, education, policy, and the humanities to work with local clinician-scholars and community partners in South Los Angeles to reimagine the relationship between neuroscience and the public. Learn more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/ewaXAgUT #DanaxUCLAcCDU #neuroscience #neurosociety #stem #brainresearch