Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience Staff

As Associate Director, Natasha Hussain designs and develops new initiatives, and oversees program operations that support the mission of the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience. In her leadership role, Natasha facilitates community and research to advance discoveries that support human brain function, health, and longevity. Prior to joining the Knight Initiative, Natasha was the Scientific Director of the Johns Hopkins Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute focused on fostering transdisciplinary research among neuroscientists, engineers and data scientists.

Alina oversees the operations and research projects conducted under the Knight Initiative's Brain Resilience Laboratory. She is leading the initiative’s effort in creating a detailed molecular map of human brain aging and identifying physiological pathways of brain resilience.