CNI is a new program which seeks to remove barriers to empowered participation in neuroscience for all people both as consumers and active co-creators. It rests on the following pillars:

• Democracy: It’s your brain and your publicly-funded brain science!
• Translation: Neuroscience can powerfully inform thinking on community issues.
• Neurodiversity: There are many ways to have a healthy brain.

Planned activities include:

• Educational partnerships: We will expand “Brain Days” programming to engage youth from marginalized communities in learning about their brains and bodies.
• Ask a neuroscientist: We will create accessible materials based on community and partner needs and curiosity.
• Community participatory research: We will create research projects with communities, practitioners and policy makers to better understand complex issues and better the lives of our community members.

Partner with us! 

CNI is looking for community partners, funders, and neuroscientists interested in breaking down barriers and applying neuroscience to pressing social problems. We want to hear from you!

Project contact: Marlen Gonzalez, mzg5@cornell.edu