| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo |
| Type | Non-profit institute |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Supporting fundamental brain research and development |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, California |
Region | United States, China |
| Methods | Endowments and educational programs |
| Fields | Neuroscience |
Executive director | David Tan[1] |
| Affiliations | Zhou Liangfu Foundation, Caltech, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Mental Health Center |
| Endowment (2016) | $1 billion |
| Website | cheninstitute |
 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (March 2024) |
The Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute (also referred to as the Chen Institute or TCCI) is a non-profit institute founded by husband and wife Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo with the aim of supporting study into the human brain. In 2016 the couple committed US$1 billion to support the institute's work,[2] which focuses on research in three core areas – brain discovery, brain treatment and brain development. Towards that end, the institute supports interdisciplinary research concerning neuroscience, particularly research on brain mechanics, perception,[3] and the impact of perception on behavior and well-being.[4]
- ^ "Our Team", Chen Institute
- ^ "How a mind-controlled robotic arm paved the way for Caltech's new neuroscience institute", Los Angeles Times, December 6, 2016
- ^ "Focus Vision Cornerstone Partnerships" - Chen Institute
- ^ "The Mysterious Case of the Missing Internet Billionaire" - Bloomberg - Yoolim Lee - August 15, 2017