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Rice's Baker Institute unveils Neuro-Policy Program, $1M gift to advance Texas "brain capital"

Rice University News and Media Relations

Avery Ruxer Franklin

Overview

With a $1 million gift to Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, the newly established Neuro-Policy Program is advancing approaches to address brain health challenges and drive economic opportunity. At the forefront is Harris Eyre, MD, PhD, senior fellow in brain health at the Baker Institute and collaborator with Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas. Dr. Eyre is dedicated to creating a global Brain Capital strategy, emphasizing the importance of cognitive, social, and emotional brain resources in shaping flourishing communities and resilient economies.The Neuro-Policy Program aims to leverage neuroscience, public health, and economics to combat the escalating toll of neurodegenerative and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer's disease. Projects include a Texas Brain Capital Dashboard and legislative task forces in collaboration with the Center for BrainHealth, positioning Texas as a leader in brain health innovation.Read the full article at Rice University News

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