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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.

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

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 announce our latest cohort of Chen Senior Postdoctoral Fellows