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Meet the Chens

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.

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Chen Institute 10th Anniversary Symposium

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.

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2026 BrainWAVE Fellows

Meet our 2026 BrainWAVE Fellows! This summer these talented students will conduct hands-on neuroscience research in labs across Caltech.

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Neuroscience Publications

The latest Caltech neuroscience publications from Chen Institute affiliated faculty are available here.

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Caltech Science Exchange

The Caltech Science Exchange has launched a new neuroscience section. This new resource breaks down key neuroscience concepts through engaging and accessible explainers.

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Chen Senior Postdoctoral Fellows

We are delighted to announce our latest cohort of Chen Senior Postdoctoral Fellows

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