The Phil and Penny Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience

The Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience envisions a world in which our brains remain fit and healthy as we age.
We are harnessing the collective genius of science and breaking free of established dogma to extend the healthy lifespan of the human brain — building the foundations for a world in which the word “dementia” is forgotten.
Learn More
There are no open positions at this time.
See more job opportunities at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Stay tuned for updates
Upcoming Events
Latest News
Jan 27 2023 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Interdisciplinary Postdocs and Brain Resilience Scholars will advance knowledge of brain health and aging.
Dec 19 2022 Wu Tsai Neuro
New insights into the drivers of aging are emerging from research using an automated system for care and monitoring of hundreds of short-lived fish developed in the Wu Tsai Neuroscience Institute’s Sandbox Laboratory.
Dec 8 2022 Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience
The Phil and Penny Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural 2022 Innovation and Catalyst Grants. These 17 groundbreaking research projects will receive a total of $15.5 million to pursue fresh ideas in the science of healthy brain aging and...