We’re unlocking the mysteries of lifelong brain resilience

Through bold and innovative approaches, we’re decoding how brains stay healthy as we age and driving a future free from dementia.

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Knight Initiative - Rosenkranz Aging Symposium
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Gift advances research into brain resilience and aging
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New ideas in aging and resilience research launched by Rosenkranz Foundation and Knight Initiative
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Announcing the 2026 Neurosciences Postdoctoral Scholars
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Watching a lifetime in motion reveals the architecture of aging
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Q&A: Probing electrical signals to understand Alzheimer’s disease
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Our collaborative approach to brain resilience research is unlike any institution in the world.

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Brain Resilience Lab

Our research lab blends the innovation of a startup with the academic rigor and support of Stanford University, driving breakthroughs in healthy brain aging.
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Grants & Training Programs

Uniting scientists across disciplines to catalyze bold advances in the science of neurodegeneration, aging, and resilience.
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Resource Hub

Leveraging advanced tools in sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and proteomics, we’re building a global library of brain aging datasets, empowering researchers to drive their own studies and advance collective knowledge on brain resilience.
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Brain Omics Central

Offering access to advanced omics technologies, including sequencing, spatial, and proteomics, alongside a growing brain tissue repository.

Upcoming Events
Join us to learn about exciting developments in brain resilience research.

Symposium Knight Initiative - Rosenkranz Aging Symposium

Nov 6 2026, 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Seminar Jian Xiong and Fei Deng

Dec 7 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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