The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 20 years of continuous partnership with Yale University and their Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair. Yale University’s goal is to expand and share knowledge both locally and internationally through creative innovation and cultural and scientific preservation, with the Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair exemplifying these values by advancing groundbreaking research in brain health and treatments. The program was established for the purpose of developing new knowledge on the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and to readily translate the findings into effective therapies. This program hopes to advance medicine in the areas of Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and other diseases related to the brain and spinal cord. Research has revealed a significant number of potential targets for drugs that are aimed at slowing or even preventing these disorders.

The team at Yale University is made up of researchers who study the basic aspects of neuronal cell biology, as well as researchers who focus on neuronal disease. By integrating the two, they foster a cohesive and high-performing environment that facilitates significant discoveries and advancements. Further, access to state-of-the-art technologies, including an imaging facility that allows the capture of neurons in extreme detail, helps CNNR researchers to drive discoveries toward a goal of regeneration and repair. Yale University has engaged researchers who are deeply committed to their transformative work. Their consistent achievements across various fields underscore their dedication to excellence in education, research, and innovation.