Fueling Discovery

 

The Allen Institute for Brain Science is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit medical research organization dedicated to performing innovative basic research on the brain and distributing its discoveries to researchers around the world. Through its efforts, the Institute aims to advance a new understanding of brain diseases and disorders.

 

The Institute takes on projects at the leading edge of science – far-reaching projects at the intersection of biology and technology. The resulting data and tools constitute free, publicly available resources that fuel innovation and discovery for countless researchers and organizations.

 

Launched in 2003 with a seed contribution from philanthropist Paul G. Allen, the Institute seeks federal and state funds, along with private contributions and foundation awards, as part of an ongoing public-private partnership to sustain the organization.


ARA now available

Allen Reference Atlas now available

NEWS

04-08-08
ALS THERAPY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE SIGNS COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLEN INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN SCIENCE
Long-term arrangement between two leading non-profit research institutes designed to validate drug targets for the fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects 30,000 Americans...
Press Release: (PDF/40 KB)

04-02-08
AUTISM SPEAKS SPEARHEADS COLLABORATIVE GRANT WITH THE ALLEN INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN SCIENCE AND LEADING AUTISM EXPERT TO ANALYZE FRONTAL LOBE MICROSTRUCTURE IN AUTISM
Research May Provide Insight into the Biological Causes of Autism...
Press Release: (PDF/48 KB)

03-17-08
INCF AND THE ALLEN INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN SCIENCE COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE ALLEN BRAIN ATLAS SERVICE IN EUROPE
Mirror site established for the free Allen Brain Atlas – Mouse Brain project...
Press Release: (PDF/47 KB)

03-13-08
ALLEN INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN SCIENCE LAUNCHES THREE NEW LANDMARK ATLAS PROJECTS FOCUSING ON THE HUMAN BRAIN, DEVELOPING BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD
The Allen Institute for Brain Science announced today that it is undertaking three major projects designed to accelerate brain, and spinal cord research, and help scientists worldwide gain new insight into numerous diseases and disorders...
Press Release: (PDF/50 KB)

12-19-07
ALLEN INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN SCIENCE LAUNCHES NEW OPEN RESOURCES FOR SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
The Allen Institute for Brain Science today announced the launch of new open resources and tools for researchers, all freely available online...
Press Release: (PDF/124 KB)

 

PRESS COVERAGE

11-29-06
Gene Map of Brain Offers Hope for Alzheimer's, Autism
NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Web Transcript : (www.pbs.org)

11-06
Fantastic Voyage
Seattle Magazine
Article : (PDF/3 MB)

Highlighted Careers RA III Mouse Genetic
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