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Thanks to the support of Chrissy Luo and Tianqiao Chen, the Chen Institute at Caltech brings together innovative and collaborative researchers who share the common goal of improving the well-being of humanity through the study of the brain.
Join us on December 3–4, 2026, for the Chen Institute 10th Anniversary Symposium. The symposium will open with a keynote address from Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian, followed by a full day of presentations from leading neuroscientists.
Our annual kick-off BBQ will take place on Thursday, October 1 at 5:00PM in the upper Zen Garden, on the north side of the Chen Neuroscience Research Building. The event is open to Caltech faculty, postdocs, graduate students and staff. Register in the link above.
The latest Caltech neuroscience publications from Chen Institute affiliated faculty are available here.
The Caltech Science Exchange has launched a new neuroscience section. This new resource breaks down key neuroscience concepts through engaging and accessible explainers.
We are delighted to introduce our newest cohort of Chen Graduate Fellows.

